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Isuzu Motors South Africa (Isuzu) has refreshed its bakkie range, giving it a new name along with higher levels of specification, quality and efficiency to make its popular light commercial
The Jaguar XE 300 SPORT special edition with a unique combination of exterior design details and interior trim is now available in South Africa. On top of four exterior paint choices
VW has introduced a new member to the Caravelle range, known as the PanAmericana. The new PanAmericana combines the comfort of the Caravelle and the trusted 4MOTION drive system meaning
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
Hi Mabs My friend, who tends to drive too fast, found himself in trouble with the law. He and a mutual friend decided to drag race on a public road
Last year, I was involved in an accident, and my 2002 car was written off. At the time, my car wasn’t insured. The driver at fault was an Uber driver,
Hello Mabs I recently hit a huge pothole while driving fast at night in an unfamiliar area. I panicked, thinking I was being followed. There was a loud thud and
Hello Mabs My workplace has recently cut back on remote working, and we are now required to return to the office five days a week. I joined the company in
Hi Mabs I’m in the market for a good used car. I have a decent deposit and have already been pre-approved for financing. However, the cars I’m interested in are
Hi Mabs. My car recently went out of its maintenance plan, and I took it for service to the dealership where I bought it and have always had it serviced
Hi Mabs. I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years, and we have a baby together. I lost my job during maternity leave, a year ago. When we met, I
“Runners don’t overthink their next run—they simply get up and go, rain or shine!” My favourite things about June are the running events. The month starts with Global Running Day
Hey Mabs Do personalised registration plates increase the chances of being hijacked? I’m buying my dream car, exactly as I imagined – with a personalised license plate featuring the nickname
If you have ever been around Pretoria You have definitely heard the word ‘Dese’ before. This is the urban Pretorian way of describing something that is amazing/awesome etc. I have
As human beings we have types (romantic types), at least that’s what we think. The thing about that is that it is not always as black and white as we
There are certain letters of the alphabet that give us goosebumps when we see/hear them associated with cars right? I mean the likes of M, R, GT, and AMG? These
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
Revved Up With Itu Motoba Do you find yourself pressing an imaginary brake when someone else is behind the wheel? Do you offer “helpful” driving tips no one actually asked for? Do you grip the door...
By Staff Writer We’ve entered the month of December, and while many South Africans are gearing up for holidays, shopping and travel, criminals are also out to make a quick buck. Hijackers, in particular, have adjusted...
By Mabuyane Mabuza There’s something audaciously theatrical about the Lexus GX550 the moment it fills your mirrors. A hulking silhouette carved with Lexus’s modern design cues, its once-ornate spindle grille now dialled into something more purposeful,...
By Prashirwin Naidu When the invite for the facelifted Renault Kiger launch landed on my desk, I was keen, caffeinated, and ready for another escape into the world of new-car reveals. What I wasn’t prepared for...
South African motorists often overlook one of the most reliable safety resources available to them: the men and women working at service stations nationwide. Open 24 hours and trained to spot the basics many drivers miss,...
By Mabuyane Mabuza If Volvo XC90 were a person, it would be that quiet, beautiful girl in class, the one who says less and lets her beauty speak for her. What a dignified-looking car the Volvo...
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