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By Staff Writer October is Transport Month in South Africa, a time to reflect on how we use our roads and what we can do to make them safer. As
By Aurelia Mbokazi The first time I looked at the new Toyota RAV4, one thought came to mind: Toyota is flexing. It felt as though someone had said, “Listen, we
By Aurelia Mbokazi Like the next person, I love a bargain. Knowing I have paid less than expected gives me a thrill. In my circles, I am that woman who
By Aurelia Mbokazi It is safe to say South Africans are bakkie crazy, and JMC knows it. Winning over buyers who swear by their long-trusted legacy brands: Toyota, Ford and
By Aurelia Mbokazi When I learned that Nissan had sold its Rosslyn plant to the Chery Group, I felt a tinge of sadness. I wondered whether this was the end
By Mabuyane Mabuza Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), otherwise known as buses, are proving themselves as alternatives for large families. Instead of buying an SUV, an MPV can do the same job.
By Mabuyane Mabuza Ama2000 will not believe me when I tell them that, during the good old days, the most fiercely contested segment of the car market was the compact
By Aurelia Mbokazi For Viaan Jardine, Head of Niche Markets, Hyper Segments and Customer Value Propositions at WesBank, a vehicle is never just a way to get from one place
By Aurelia Mbokazi For almost two decades, Toyota South Africa Motors has marked Women’s Month by bringing together women who contribute to the country’s motoring industry. The annual Women in
By Mabuyane Mabuza South African SUV buyers have more choice than ever, and manufacturers have towork harder to give them a reason to choose one model over another. Competitivepricing and
By Aurelia Mbokazi The dreaded 6.30am flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town meant a sleepless night. I spent hours worrying about missing it, knowing the morning crowds at the airport
By Aurelia Mbokazi It is safe to say South Africans are bakkie crazy, and JMC knows it. Winning over buyers who swear by their long-trusted legacy brands: Toyota, Ford and
By Aurelia Mbokazi When I learned that Nissan had sold its Rosslyn plant to the Chery Group, I felt a tinge of sadness. I wondered whether this was the end
By Mabuyane Mabuza Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), otherwise known as buses, are proving themselves as alternatives for large families. Instead of buying an SUV, an MPV can do the same job.
By Mabuyane Mabuza Ama2000 will not believe me when I tell them that, during the good old days, the most fiercely contested segment of the car market was the compact
By Mabuyane Mabuza By Mabuyane MabuzaThe saying walala wasala is what came to mind when I landed in Cape Town to sit behind the wheel of BMW’s new iX3. At
By Mabuyane Mabuza When Jetour arrived in South Africa in 2024, it quickly established itself as one of the country’s fastest-growing automotive brands. The Dashing and X70 Plus stood out
Revved Up with Itu Motuba I take my playlists very seriously because every drive deserves the right soundtrack. The equaliser has to be just right, the sound crisp, the bass
Hello Mabs My insurer says I can pay less every month if I increase my excess. I said I’d think about it, but honestly, I don’t understand what I’m agreeing
Hello Mabs I’ve been looking at auction cars, and some prices seem within my budget. If my winning bid is R100,000, is that all I pay? I’m worried about celebrating
Hello Mabs I keep seeing “service plan” “maintenance plan” and “warranty” when comparing cars. I thought they all basically meant the manufacturer looks after the car for a few years.
Hello Mabs I’m almost finished paying off my car and everyone keeps telling me this is the perfect time to trade it in. But I love my car and it’s
Hello Mabs My car has started making a squeaking sound whenever I go over speed bumps. It drives perfectly otherwise and there are no warning lights. Am I being paranoid,
Hello Mabs I earn a decent salary and can afford the monthly repayment, but my vehicle finance application was declined. I’m embarrassed because I don’t understand why. What exactly does
Hello Mabs I’m shopping for a new car and have narrowed it down to two. One is cheaper but the other has a longer warranty and service plan. I’ve always
Hello Mabs I have a problem with my passenger. Every time we’re in the car, they have something to say about my driving. I’m told to slow down, brake earlier,
By Aurelia Mbokazi When Martina Biene’s departure from Volkswagen Group Africa was announced at the Festival of Motoring, the emotional reaction from members of the media revealed how deeply she
By Staff Writer South Africans went to the polls last week to choose who will run their municipalities for the next five years. But while the election results have been
By Staff Writer When was the last time someone assessed your driving? For many South Africans, the answer is probably the day they passed their driving test. Since then, they
Staff Writer You’re driving along a familiar road when you notice the speedometer creeping above the limit. Traffic is flowing, the road looks clear and you feel completely in control.It
By Staff Writer You approach an intersection, check for traffic and prepare to turn. Everything appears clear, until a pedestrian steps into view or a vehicle approaches faster than you
By Staff Writer October is Transport Month in South Africa, a time to reflect on how we use our roads and what we can do to make them safer. As
Staff Writer October is Transport Month in South Africa, bringing with it a heightened focus on how we move and, importantly, how safely we do it. The hope is that
By Staff Writer The Heritage Day long weekend may be behind us, but for many South African families, the break is not quite over. Schools are on holiday, spring has
Staff Writer The discovery of the bodies of nine women in Ekurhuleni over the past two months has shaken South Africa and once again brought the safety of women sharply
By Aurelia Mbokazi From behind the wheel, a steep 4×4 descent always looks even steeper. You reach the top, peer over the bonnet, and have that strange feeling in your
By Aurelia Mbokazi The first time I looked at the new Toyota RAV4, one thought came to mind: Toyota is flexing. It felt as though someone had said, “Listen, we
By Aurelia Mbokazi Like the next person, I love a bargain. Knowing I have paid less than expected gives me a thrill. In my circles, I am that woman who
By Aurelia Mbokazi South Africans know how to love things loudly. Amapiano comes with dance moves, rugby and soccer stir households, and bunny chow, kota and a braai need little
By Aurelia Mbokazi Being a motoring journalist is a huge flex, but it can also be a disadvantage. One week, there is a premium SUV in your driveway. The next,
By Mabuyane Mabuza Sometimes I chuckle at the questions I still get after so many years of being immersed in the world of cars. The three most common ones are
By Mabuyane Mabuza Photography: Shaun Mallet It takes a special kind of car to awaken the almost dormant petrolhead in me. Since becoming a true country meisie, a lot of
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Some cars announce themselves loudly. Others quietly win you over. The GWM H6 GTPHEV did both. It arrived with bold confidence and, a week later, left me
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe For the past month, the Suzuki Swift has quietly slipped into my daily rhythm and made itself at home. It has reminded me why I have always
By Mabuyane Mabuza Sometimes one cannot help but wonder what the automotive scene will look like ten years from now. Some of us have watched the industry evolve, cars becoming
By Staff Writer A car can take you places, but Julie Mehretu’s BMW Art Car has helped connect artists across a continent. That journey reaches Cape Town this December, when
Staff Writer Jobs, local manufacturing and the transition to new energy vehicles dominated discussions as South African Auto Week brought manufacturers, government and investors to Durban from 13 to 16
By Staff Writer As Women’s Month draws to a close, we meet three women building careers in trucking and helping to keep businesses, goods and communities moving. Every truck travelling
By Aurelia Mbokazi When government leaders, Toyota executives and industry stakeholders gathered at Toyota South Africa Motors’ (TSAM)Prospecton plant in Durban last Thursday to celebrate the line-off of the ninth-generation
By Mabuyane Mabuza After months of negotiations, Chery Group officially opened its first manufacturing plant on the African continent on Friday, marking a major step in the Chinese carmaker’s expansion
By Staff Writer South Africa’s automotive industry has long been defined by engineering excellence, technological innovation and fierce competition. Increasingly, however, another story is unfolding behind the scenes, one that
The announcement of the 2026 South African Car of the Year marked more than the crowning of a new winner. It signalled a significant shift in South Africa’s automotive landscape.
By Mabuyane Mabuza I am old enough to remember when the South African motoring scene was dominated by German swagger and prestige. Don’t get me wrong, those brands still stir
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe There are moments in driving that feel small until they become stressful. A parking sign on a busy street. A confusing lane marking. A split-second uncertainty about
By Staff Writer October is Transport Month in South Africa, a time to reflect on how we use our roads and what we can do to make them safer. As part of its Safety Mondays series,...
By Aurelia Mbokazi The first time I looked at the new Toyota RAV4, one thought came to mind: Toyota is flexing. It felt as though someone had said, “Listen, we are legends. We know how to...
By Aurelia Mbokazi Like the next person, I love a bargain. Knowing I have paid less than expected gives me a thrill. In my circles, I am that woman who will drive to a market for...
By Aurelia Mbokazi It is safe to say South Africans are bakkie crazy, and JMC knows it. Winning over buyers who swear by their long-trusted legacy brands: Toyota, Ford and Isuzu takes more than gimmicks and...
By Aurelia Mbokazi When I learned that Nissan had sold its Rosslyn plant to the Chery Group, I felt a tinge of sadness. I wondered whether this was the end of a chapter for a manufacturer...
By Mabuyane Mabuza Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), otherwise known as buses, are proving themselves as alternatives for large families. Instead of buying an SUV, an MPV can do the same job. I had the pleasure of driving...
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