Cover stories

FEATURE: Mini turns 60. We celebrate the birthday of this iconic brand by looking at the highlights both internationally and on the local motoring scene.
TECH FEATURE: The science of grip. A vehicle’s motive and cornering forces are generated at the tyres’ contact patches. We attended the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport launch at Spain’s Ascari Circuit to learn more.
DRIVE: Jaguar F-Pace SVR. JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations’ answer to the Mercedes-AMG GLC63 and upcoming BMW X3 M arrives … a little later than advertised.
TEST: BMW 320d Steptronic vs. Mercedes-Benz C220d. What drama will unfold as a new protagonist from House Munich takes on the lead knight from House Stuttgart?
CONSUMER FEATURE: Protecting your 4x4. When the going gets tough, only your ego should take a beating. We investigate ways to shield your 4x4.

Also in this issue

FEATURE: Reviving no. 770100. In December 2018, BMW South Africa embarked on a milestone restoration. We were there to witness the first steps in this project.
TEST: Renault Koleos 2,5 Dynamique 4WD CVT vs. Bolder, better built and ready to take its segment by storm, the new Toyota RAV4 first has to see off an unconventional new rival.
SPEED: Track: Renault Mégane RS280 Cup. With a more focused chassis and a manual transmission, can the Cup improve on the Lux’s time?
TEST: Toyota Corolla Hatch 1,2T Xs. The Auris is no more but don’t despair. Its replacement is an impressive midsize challenger.
DRIVE: BMW M850i Convertible xDrive Steptronic. Removing the roof from a grand coupé usually has its consequences. How has BMW’s impressive 8 Series platform coped with the crop?

Original article from Car