CAR January 2022

Greetings CAR readers. As the saying goes, it takes a village … And for us to produce 35 pages of Performance Shootout magic and the countless hours of digital content that went with it, a supremely talented collective of photographers, videographers, assistants, data loggers, designers, writers and drivers (including one fearless racing driver) had to pull together like never before. A big thanks must go to our sponsors and event partners: Moov Fuel and Lubricants/Caltex Havoline, Continental Tyre South Africa and Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth (sorry for making so much noise each morning in your parking lot). I must also express my gratitude to representatives from Continental – Ryan, Lance and David – who joined us on the trip and got to see the inner workings of Shootout, warts and…

SUBTLE EVOLUTION, NEW FOUNDATIONS Stylistically, JLR has chosen an evolutionary approach in the design of its new Range Rover; retaining the classic two-box profile, high sides and classic split tailgate while incorporating modern touches such as the black-panel taillamp array. Underpinned by the firm’s new MLA platform, the new car will be offered in both short-and long-wheelbase variants. The latter’s 3 197 mm wheelbase surpassing that of the previous car and accommodating an additional row of seats with optional iPad-sized screens for the rear. EXTRASENSORY SUSPENSION Air suspension is nothing new to the Range Rover – the first model was fitted with it in 1992 – but the new car takes the system to a new degree with its pre-emptive suspension arrangement. The fully independent air-sprung setup is overseen by the eHorizon module…

An all-new Mercedes-AMG SL has been unveiled to replace the previous-generation model, as well as the AMG GT, which has effectively been retired for now, and the storied 2+2 soft-top roadster has been placed under the exclusive auspices of the firm’s AMG performance brand. With the new R232-generation AMG SL, the manufacturer wanted the icon to return to the roots of the W198 while keeping things modern and the technology up to date. Hence the inclusion of 4Matic+ all-wheel drive, all-new active air suspension and a host of modern touches both inside and out. TWIN-TURBO POWER As part of this twin-prong approach, the latest roadster will be available with just two powertrain options. The base-level SL55 – if you can call it that – will adopt the AMG twin-turbocharged 4,0-litre V8 with a…

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No, a cat didn’t run across the keyboard. Toyota’s new and first stand-alone EV will be called the bZ4X. It is the first of 15 all-electric Toyotas planned to launch by 2025. Using the e-TNGA platform co-developed with Subaru, the moniker stands for “Beyond Zero”, as the firm begins a new chapter of zero-emission electric vehicles that will be sold alongside its petrol, hybrid and hydrogen powertrains. Where available, there will be a choice of front-and four-wheel drive: the former uses a single motor with 147 kW, resulting in a zero to 100 km/h sprint of 8,4 seconds. The AWD alternative features a motor on each axle for a total output of 158 kW, shaving seven-tenths of a second off the 100 km/h sprint. Toyota maintains the 71,4 kWh battery…

Ray_Leathern Panerai Submersible S BRABUS Black Ops Edition $55 000* (±R825 000) The Italian luxury watchmaker Panerai has unveiled a special edition timepiece and will produce just 100 examples. This new addition to Panerai’s catalogue is the fruit of a collaboration with the German luxury vehicle tuning company Brabus. The three-year development project resulted in the final Panerai Submersible S Brabus Black Ops edition. This timepiece is custom made for each owner and brings together both brands’ passion for marine and fine technology. Design The tailor-made timepiece boasts a striking design for a genuine stylish diving watch. It’s encased in the finest material; a 47mm carbontech composite with the Brabus’s signature gunmetal grey, black and red colour shade. The piece is made up of 341 components including an automatic skeletonised movement with a tungsten micro-motor…