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May 14, 2026

Carjackings are not going anywhere

The latest crime statistics covering the last two quarters both…

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Sam says it’s not your average white van

Sam says it’s not your average white van

Samantha Greathead / May 14, 2026

Geely E5 Apex Plus launches

Geely E5 Apex Plus launches

MasterTorque / May 12, 2026

Sam says efficiency has never looked this good

Sam says efficiency has never looked this good

Samantha Greathead / May 7, 2026

Electric and customisable iCAUR V23

Electric and customisable iCAUR V23

Samantha Greathead / May 5, 2026

Jetour T-Series to be produced in SA

Jetour T-Series to be produced in SA

Samantha Greathead / May 5, 2026

JAECOO J5 HEV 3rd in efficiency test

JAECOO J5 HEV 3rd in efficiency test

Samantha Greathead / May 4, 2026

Sam says it’s impossible not to stare

Sam says it’s impossible not to stare

Samantha Greathead / April 30, 2026

JAC T8 launches

JAC T8 launches

Samantha Greathead / April 28, 2026

Chery Tiggo V unveiled at Auto China

Chery Tiggo V unveiled at Auto China

Samantha Greathead / April 28, 2026

All-new seventh-generation Outback

All-new seventh-generation Outback

Samantha Greathead / April 24, 2026

Sam says for where the tar ends and gravel begins

Sam says for where the tar ends and gravel begins

Samantha Greathead / April 23, 2026

Renault Triber Express: solution for business mobility

Renault Triber Express: solution for business mobility

Samantha Greathead / April 21, 2026

Kia Tasman arrives

Kia Tasman arrives

Samantha Greathead / April 21, 2026

All-new JMC Vigus

All-new JMC Vigus

Samantha Greathead / April 20, 2026

Geely E2 launches

Geely E2 launches

Samantha Greathead / April 17, 2026

Jetour T-series goes PHEV

Jetour T-series goes PHEV

MasterTorque / April 16, 2026

OMODA C5 SHS launches

OMODA C5 SHS launches

MasterTorque / April 9, 2026

Launch Review: Mitsubishi Destinator

Launch Review: Mitsubishi Destinator

Samantha Greathead / April 2, 2026

Citroën launches the all-new Basalt

Citroën launches the all-new Basalt

Samantha Greathead / March 25, 2026

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Samantha Greathead / March 25, 2026

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Sam's Score of the all new BMW i5 M60 xDrive

Performance

Acceleration - 442 kW of power and the torque is 820 Nm

Handling

Firm, confident and trustworthy but heavier than the 520d

Style

New iconic light kidney grille adds to powerful stance

Top five powerful facts

01 Battery capacity: 81.2 kWh
02 Max. output 442 kW
03 0 to 100 km/ in 3.8 seconds*
04 Integrated drive units on front and rear axles make up an electric all-wheel drive
05 1-speed automatic

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AFP opens the floor

AFP opens the floor

Samantha Greathead / May 14, 2026

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Half a decade at Simola for MasterDrive

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Half a decade at Simola for MasterDrive

Samantha Greathead / May 6, 2026

Dual appointment to the helm at MasterDrive

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Dual appointment to the helm at MasterDrive

Samantha Greathead / April 23, 2026

MasterTorque annual edition 2026 is here

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MasterTorque annual edition 2026 is here

Samantha Greathead / April 22, 2026

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A stark reminder on drunk driving

A stark reminder on drunk driving

Samantha Greathead / December 30, 2025

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