The Car Guide

Sporting an all-electric powertrain producing up to 860 kW, Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the new GT 4-Door Coupé.  Image: Mercedes-Benz In June 2025, Mercedes-AMG whipped the wraps off the Concept AMG GT XX , a design study with which the German marque previewed a future high-performance four-door model…likely the next AMG GT 4-Door Coupé. Essentially the series-production version of the “pioneering” concept, the Affalterbach automaker has officially unveiled the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupé. The AMG GT 4-Door Coupé was revealed in two guises: GT 55 and GT 63. Both models are equipped with three of the firm’s so-called axial flux motors, which produce combined system outputs of 600 kW/1 800 N.m in the GT 55 and 860 kW/2 000 N.m in the GT 63. Power is delivered to the road via an all-wheel drivetrain. In AMGFORCE S+ driver’s setting, the powertrain produces an augmented V8 soundtrack and features simulated gear shifts. Mercedes-AMG says these figures allow the GT 55 to complete the 0-100 km...

Toyota SA has revealed pricing for the bZ4X, the Japanese automaker’s first all-electric model in SA. See pricing and specs below… Image: Toyota Following revealing local pricing for the highly-anticipated new Land Cruiser FJ , which we’ve sampled for an exclusive first SA drive, and sixth-generation RAV4 – the former and latter scheduled to launch in SA soon – Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has confirmed pricing for the bZ4X all-electric crossover/SUV. The first Toyota-badged battery-electric vehicle (BEV) offered in SA, the bZ4X is exclusively available with a dual electric-motor powertrain – producing combined power and torque outputs of 255 kW and 439 N.m – in our market. According to the Japanese automaker, these figures allow the 2 110 kg (claimed) all-wheel-drive BEV to complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds. The top speed is rated at 160 km/h. The bZ4X’s e-motors are fed by a 73.1 kWh battery pack, which serves up a claimed 480 km operatin...

Few vehicles get the tongues wagging like the Suzuki Jimny, and while not perfect, it excels at what it does – perfectly! We explore Suzuki’s characterful 4×4 as a used buy… Image: CAR magazine The current-generation Suzuki Jimny is a fascinating automotive paradox. When the JB74 generation arrived in South Africa in 2018, it triggered a manic waitlist, transforming overnight from a niche rough-‘n-tough compact SUV into a boutique fashion statement. However, buying a Jimny based solely on its retro-chic styling is a mistake, because beneath the charming, boxy facade lies an uncompromising, old-school ladder-frame chassis with rigid live axles designed to conquer the toughest terrain. While the subsequent introduction of the much-anticipated five-door variant in 2023 addressed practicality shortfalls, the Jimny remains a highly specific tool. Also Read:  Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip Road Test A rundown on the Suzuki Jimny The Jimny’s exterior design is...

Citroën has announced its entry into the local light commercial vehicle segment, with the automaker introducing the C3 Hola panel van to our market. See pricing and specs below… Image: Citroën Citroën’s local arm has entered the South African light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment with the introduction of the C3 Hola panel van, which is based on its entry-level C3 hatchback that was introduced to the SA market in May 2023. According to Stellantis, this comes as a response to a “fast-growing” need for sub-half-tonne vehicles. The C3 Hola panel van replaces the second row of seats with a fully enclosed payload bay – the latter offering a 386 kg capacity – integrated bulkhead and secure load tie-down points. The interior is fitted with a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen, replete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7.0-inch digital instrumentation cluster, air conditioning, and a multifunction steering wheel. Safety features include six airbags, as well as ABS with ...

BMW Group has whipped the wraps off the Vision BMW Alpina concept, a one-of-one design study showcasing the architectural language that will define future BMW Alpina models. Image: BMW Alpina Following the acquisition of the Alpina brand by BMW Group in January 2026, the Bavarian brand has revealed the Vision BMW Alpina concept at the 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Inspired by the German automaker’s heritage, and centred around the principles of speed and comfort, the one-off concept previews BMW Alpina’s design language for future models. The Vision BMW Alpina concept’s fastback profile measures 5 200 mm in length. The shark nose front facia is characterised by a new interpretation of the firm’s signature kidney grille, replete with illuminated surround. The latter item is flanked by slim LED headlamps with daytime-running lights and clear-cut illuminated crystals  The lower front apron features polished metal ‘Alpina’ lettering. At the rear, ‘Alpina’ let...

Ferrari has revealed the latest model from its One-Off programme. Based on the F8 Spider, meet the HC25… Image: Ferrari Ferrari has whipped the wraps off the HC25, a specially built model from the Italian automaker’s One-Off series – the latter forming part of the Maranello manufacturer’s Special Projects programme. Based on the F8 Spider, the HC25 employs a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 529 kW and 770 N.m of torque, available from 7 000 and 3 250 r/min, respectively. The mid-rear-mounted powertrain revs up to an 8 000 r/min redline. Power is exclusively delivered to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. According to Ferrari, the HC25’s outputs allow for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 2.9 seconds, before breaching the 200 km/h marker 5.3 seconds later, at 8.2 seconds. The top speed is rated at 340 km/h. Bringing this one-of-a-kind Ferrari to a standstill is a set of 398 mm front/360 mm rear brake discs. The HC25 is finished in Moo...