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By MABUYANE KEKANA For many years, Mahindra have been flying under the radar watching and observing the South African market. They have been here but in a strange way
By MABUYANE KEKANA Growing up in the township of Mamelodi, Pretoria, I remember vividly one local businessman who owned a Lexus, though I cannot recall which model it was
If money was not an issue, many of us would fill our garages with our dream machines, anything from SUVs, saloons and even supercars, rare ones for that matter. As
Toyota’s Land Cruiser has been refreshed to tackle customer demands. According to Toyota, the Land Cruiser 200 remains the unquestionable conqueror of the African landscape. Combining a large 7-seater
By DERRICK NDZAVI The South African launch of the new BMW X4 was short of a beauty pageant with the German car maker pulling all the stops to deliver
By DERRICK NDZAVI The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is here. The popular compact car ticks all the boxes for being a modern youth car. Just like its older siblings, the A-Class
BY MABUYANE KEKANA There are many life pleasures that human being share across cultural divide. For me the automobile and music are undoubtedly some of the greatest pleasures of life.
Mercedes-Benz has a special connection to South Africa, the German car maker builds its C-Class model at their East London plant. Now the C-Class has a new face, Mabuyane Kekana
Hello Mabs I was recently stuck on the freeway for hours after a multi-car pile-up accident. It was a horrific scene and left motorists extremely frustrated. As I sat in
Hello Mabs Does car insurance cover external damage from natural disasters? I’ve been horrified by the damage to property caused by natural disasters in coastal towns. Cars have been swept away
The Lovelee thing about Parenting: “I want my kids to grow into adults who don’t need therapy because of how I raised them” If parenting were a job, experience wouldn’t guarantee
Hi Mabs I am in the market for a small SUV for my young family. The wide range of brands available can be overwhelming. While my family has a long
Hello Mabs I am in the market for a car and my budget is really tight. However, safety and security are very important to me. I want to know, with
Hi Mabs I understood the South African Car of The Year to represent the industry and motorists. I was surprised when the BMW 7 series was announced as the winner
Hi Mabs I drive a GR Yaris and love seeing German car drivers’ faces when I take off at robots. However, the1,6 litre turbo petrol engine is very thirsty and it
Dear Mabs I am a new driver and my parents recently bought me my first car. However, I’m responsible for insurance and running costs. I’m a nervous driver and made
Hey Mabs! I am so frustrated with parents driving around with kids peeking their heads in the middle of the two front seats of the car. Can you please make
Our favourite segment is at it again, the compact SUV cup is overflowing and I am loving it. The compact SUV segment is a gift that keeps on giving. Every
People say Turkish delight.. I say Japanese delight.. The Suzuki Vitara possesses three of my favourite things in a car, good looks, agility and elevation. The 6-speed manual gearbox is
There are quite a number of factors to consider when buying a car for the very first time. If I am completely honest with you, I wish I had considered
It’s hard to believe a month ago is now considered “last year”, time does fly. I hope that we are all well rested and ready to begin the new year
When you think romance and the finer things in life, the French come to mind, from their passionate language to their fashion, poise, cheese and of course champagne. But let’s
One of my absolute favourite places to go in South Africa is Limpopo’s small town of Hoedspruit and I got to take the all new Audi Q3 on my recent
Whenever you come across an M badge on a BMW your mind races to speed and performance. While the M badge appeals to most petrol heads it can be intimidating
Whenever you come across an M badge on a BMW your mind races to speed and performance. While the M badge appeals to most petrol heads it can be intimidating
If you have been in any township, then you know that using public transportation in these parts is at the risk of losing your sense of hearing. Whenever a Caracara,
By Prashirwin Naidu My heart feels heavy as I write this. Where does one even begin? It was an early, bright blue morning when I found myself hurrying to the launch of the Chery Tiggo 9,...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe When Hyundai first entered South Africa, few could have predicted its rise fromscepticism to one of the country’s most trusted automotive brands. Stanley Anderson, CEO of Hyundai SA, has been part of that...
By Mabuyane Mabuza Italians are famous for three things: pasta, pizza, and beautiful cars. Cars that are emotionally charged, at best! When Horacio Pagani founded his company to create some of the most breathtaking masterpieces, he...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Last Thursday, on our way to Durban, what should have been a smooth drive turned into a gruelling experience. We were stuck for over four hours on Van Reenen Pass after a horrific...
By Staff Writer The recent drop in road crashes and fatalities over Easter — with collisions down by 32.5% and deaths reduced by 45.6%, as reported by the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) — is...
Revved Up With Itu Motoba I enjoy buying books, bags, and car accessories. Strange combination, I know — but hear me out. Black Friday is one of my favourite times of the year because I get...
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