The Car Guide

Mini South Africa has expanded its John Cooper Works (JCW) model lineup with the introduction of the Daredevil edition derivatives. See pricing and specs below… Image: Mini Equipped with the Daredevil edition package, the Mini Cooper JCW 3-Door hatch gains a Chilli Red rear spoiler extension and AC Schnitzer rear diffuser and exhaust. JCW front, side and rear winglets are also present. This model rolls on 18-inch Rallye Spoke alloy wheels. The latter items can also be found on the Daredevil edition Cooper JCW Convertible. The JCW Countryman Daredevil edition features a high-gloss black roof spoiler. The all-electric JCW Daredevil edition models (Cooper Electric and Aceman) are distinguished by unique red-and-black roof trim. All Daredevil edition models are dressed in Midnight Black exterior paintwork and feature red racing stripes. A chequered red-and-black pattern has been applied to the wing mirrors. Also read: Mini Cooper JCW test figures Mini JCW Daredevil edition price in ...

A 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is expected to fetch over R70 million at a Bring a Trailer auction. Image: Bring a Trailer A 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is currently up for auction in the US. Only 1 270 units were built over a four-year production run from 2003. The Carrera GT incorporates a carbon fibre-reinforced plastic monocoque and subframe, and features carbon-fibre body panels and a colour-coded removable roof. This example is finished Fayence Yellow. The Carrera GT employs a mid-rear-mounted 5.7-litre V10 producing 451 kW and 590 N.m of torque – the former and latter available from 8 000 and 5 750 r/min, respectively. A six-speed manual transmission delivers power to the rear wheels through a limited-slip diff. This Carrera GT is also fitted with an aftermarket GRP exhaust system. The drive belts were replaced in 2021, with a new battery fitted four years later. Wrapping around 19-inch front/20-inch rear forged magnesium wheels, this Carrera GT’s Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2...

GWM has unveiled the Haval H10, the new flagship product in the Chinese automaker’s Haval SUV portfolio. Image: GWM Based on GWM’s ‘Guiyuan’ unibody platform, the Haval H10 is available in five- and six-seater configurations. The five-seater measures 5 138 mm in length, 2 050 mm in width, and 1 970 mm in height; making it larger than the Ford Everest, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Land Rover Defender in all directions. The wheelbase spans a substantial 3 000 mm. To accommodate a third row of seats, the six-seater H10 is longer, at 5 299 mm. The width, height, and wheelbase remains unchanged from the five-seater. The ground clearance is rated at 220 mm. The H10 employs GWM’s second-generation Hi4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The PHEV setup comprises a 1.5-litre turbcharged four-cylinder internal combustion engine (ICE) and dual electric motors, sited on the front and rear axles, respectively. The ICE component of the PHEV arrangement produces 123 kW/243 N.m. The fore and aft el...

Expected to fetch up to R18 million, a ‘Tailor Made’ example of Ferrari’s all-electric Luce is set to go under the hammer at the 2026 Monterey Auction Week.  Image: RM Sotheby’s The first production model of Ferrari’s wildly-debated all-electric Luce has been reserved for auction at the 2026 Monterey Auction Week, hosted by RM Sotheby’s . Finished in “Tailor Made” specification, the car has been valued at an excess of $1 100 000, or around R18 123 875. Proceeds from the auctions will go towards various Ferrari Foundation charities. Developed specifically for “Chassis 0”, the car’s Madreperla Semi-Gloss exterior paint finish aims to produce “evolving green and violet iridescent reflections depending on the angle of the light”. The wheels, bespoke brake callipers, and the Prancing Horse logo are set against an optical white background complete the look. Also read:   10 things to know about the Ferrari Luce Another Tailor ...

Boasting 350 kW, the BYD Shark 6 Performance has arrived in South Africa.  See pricing and specs below… Image: BYD In April 2026, BYD announced the Shark 6 Performance, a more powerful version of the Chinese automaker’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) double-cab bakkie. However, at the time, the Shenzhen brand had yet to confirm whether the new flagship model will make its way to South Africa. Well, it’s now here, with BYD’s local arm revealing pricing and specs. The Shark 6 Performance employs BYD’s latest DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) Super Hybrid system, which comprises a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and a duo of electric motors sited at the front and rear, respectively. As a reminder, the Shark 6 Premium’s dual electric motors are coupled with a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. The Shark 6 Performance produces combined power and torque outputs of 350 kW and 700 N.m – increases of 29 kW and 50 N.m over the “standard” Shark 6, which we evalu...

The VW ID. Cross compact SUV has made its official global debut. We detail the T-Cross’ all-electric sibling… Image: Volkswagen Shared with the ID. Polo , the ID. Cross is based on VW’s EV-focused MEB+ platform. The ID. Cross measures 4 153 mm in length, 1 795 mm in width, and 1 581 mm in height — dimensions comparable to the T-Cross. However, the ID. Cross’ wheelbase is longer than its internal combustion (ICE) sibling’s, at 2 601 vs 2 551 mm. Despite being similar in size as the T-Cross, VW says the ID. Cross offers more space for occupants and luggage. Front and rear headroom are rated at 1 044 and 973 mm, respectively. VW claims a boot capacity of 475 litres – an increase of 20 litres over the T-Cross – which expands to 1 345 litres for utility purposes when folding down the rear seatbacks. Sited below the bonnet, the ID. Cross’ front luggage compartment offers an additional 25 litres of packing space. The ID. Cross’ interior plays host to VW’s 10.25-inch...