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THE 2023 Formula E World Championship kicks off this weekend in Mexico City, and season nine of the allelectric series brings huge changes with it. In a category that has always majored on unpredictability, the combination of new Gen 3 cars that are faster but trickier to drive than their predecessors, a fresh tyre supplier, … Read more

IT must be hard for car manufacturers when they come to replace a successful model. Admittedly, Kia’s first-generation Niro wasn’t exactly the biggest-selling vehicle in the world, yet it had its dedicated followers, drawn in by the wide choice of powertrains – hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric – offered across the range. But as … Read more

THERE’S a new range-topper for the Citroen C3 Aircross line-up, called the Rip Curl. It’s not the first time the Australian surfing brand has given its name to a French five-door model; along with previous versions of the C3 Aircross and the firstgeneration C4 Cactus, the name found its way onto a Mk3 Renault Clio … Read more

FEW areas of the market are moving as quickly as electric vehicles, with software tweaks often playing a big role in adjusting how each car behaves and performs. So it’s hardly surprising that the Porsche Taycan has continued to evolve since it made its debut in 2019. However, we’re not talking about a full facelift … Read more

WHEN we first tried Toyota’s new pumped-up city car, the Aygo X, it was in top-of-the-range ‘Exclusive’ trim, but now there’s a new model crowning the line-up in the form of this Air Edition version. It’s based on the mid-range Edge when it comes to the level of kit, but (as the name suggests) the … Read more

WITH the introduction of the Urus Performante, you might wonder why anyone would take a second look at the more conservative Urus S. No other car company has a reputation like Lamborghini for wild designs and an intoxicating driving experience, and the Urus S could seem a bit contradictory at first glance. It’s the replacement … Read more

A GOOD all-rounder isn’t particularly hard to come by these days. There are lots of cars that serve their intended purpose, confidently and unobtrusively going about their business while making the lives of their owners easier. The previous-generation Mercedes GLC was one such car. Quiet, comfortable, even pretty efficient, it was inoffensive to look at … Read more

This is the adventurous version of CFMoto’s remarkably good 700CL-X Heritage – the machine that convinced hardened Bike sceptics that a Chinese motorcycle could compete with the best without a bargain price being an excuse. The 700CL-X ADV has the same underpinnings as the base model so there’s no reason to expect any less from … Read more