1 EDITOR’ S LETTER The coming brake emissions challenge
3. THE PHOENIX The automobile of the future
6-7. INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT Chery’ s African ambitions include Rosslyn R & D
10-11. INDUSTRY NEWS Huge Hilux investment in KZN is Toyota’ s biggest yet
14-15. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT What is the real state of South African automotive SEZs?
16. AUTOMOTIVE PAINT INSIGHT Custom paint proves invaluable for Land Rover’ s Classic division
18-19 EV WORKSHOP INSIGHT The true costs of EV repairs? We have the numbers
22. DIESEL FILTER INSIGHTS For South African bakkie owners, pre-filter upgrades are a need
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24. CLEARING THE AIR Snorkels seem simple, but workshop fitment makes a difference
28-29. CUSTOM CAPE AUTOMAKERS Based in Cape Town, with global reach, CAV has a new model
30 F1 INSIGHT The winners and losers in F1’ s new engine era
32-33. NEW MODELS Toyota’ s baby Cruiser, Foton’ s Vigus, Geely’ s PHEV, and Isuzu’ s latest D-Max
34. F1 HISTORY From Silverstone to Spa
36 TOWBAR & ATTACHMENT INDUSTRY More South Africans own bakkies than ever. They need trustworthy towbar fitment
38-39 TEAM EFFICIENCY / ABR MOTORSPORT Zoning-in at Zwartkops Top of the Hill event with our race team.
40 ELECTRIFYING BRAKE BREAKTHROUGH Brembo believes it has found the future of true fluid-free braking.
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42. LUBRICATION INDUSTRY INSIGHT Base oil prices are surging and lubricant blenders are under pressure
44-45 THE RISING QUALITY TAX Recalls are surging in frequency, with AI not improving OEM build quality
46 AFTERMARKET EXHAUST INSIGHT Ceramic exhaust coatings are a real need for bakkies and luxury 4x4 SUVs
48-49 GERMANY AUTO INDUSTRY Why the world’ s most influential legacy auto industry needs a hard reset
50 CHINA R & D INSIGHT Understanding Shenzhen speed and why it matters for R & D
52-53 THE GEAR-BOKS PODCAST Discover a South African auto enthusiast podcast with a difference
54 TYRE PRODUCT INSIGHT New General Grabber Cross A / S is for crossover SUVs that gravel travel
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55 SALES INSIGHT What is driving South Africa’ s surging new vehicle sales?
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