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Revved Up With Itu Motoba What’s the purpose of a vacation, really? To take some time out — and maybe evenhave some fun while doing it, right? That was my
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe With the influx of new car brands entering South Africa, it’s easy to lose track of who’s who. So, when Stellantis announced its partnership with China’s Leapmotor
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe We’ve all been there, traffic suddenly slows down, and as you inch forward, you realise it’s because of an accident on the opposite side of the road.
The saying that goes don’t fix it if it ain’t broken, this seems to be what Ford is doing when it comes to the Ranger. Since the unveiling of the
Like a hunting lioness in the African savanna, Sport Utility Vehicles started sneaking up on us in the 1990s. They did it quietly, precisely yet with firm intention. Back to
One might think a household name like Toyota does not need to do lot to keep the brand’s customers happy. Well, you could not be more wrong. Often giant automotive
Cape Town has become synonymous with new cars as it seems to be the destination of manufacturers when launching their brands, and that is because of the convenience the City
The figures look insane on paper, the 522kW makes the Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk the fastest SUV ever built. We are sure it is destined for South Africa in the next
The world of automobile is changing faster than we can imagine. Brands we have never associated with certain types of cars before, have now moved into those spaces. The likes
Subaru fans, particularly Forester fans, the new Forester has made a quiet entrance to the South African market. The new Forester features a new direct-injection four-cylinder, 2.0-litre Boxer® engine that
Lexus is no stranger to the hybrid technology, they have been at it for a while. Lexus South Africa has this week announced the new model upgrade for its mid-range
Granted, Toyota Corolla may be one of the most bland if not boring cars on the road but it is movement. Hence Toyota does not have to try too hard
Hello Mabs What are the signs that my car needs to be taken to a mechanic or for a service? Mabs Answers Great question, and one that could save you
Hello Mabs When I top up oil at a service station, Do I need to keep using the same brand or Can I top up with a different brand? Mabs
Hello Mabs Is it safe to have different profile tyres on a car, like when the two front tyres differ from the back and what are the implications? Mabs Answers:This
Hello Mabs What’s the best way to maintain my car’s fuel efficiency during long road trips? Mabs Answers South Africans love a good road trip, nothing stands between us and
I bought my car new and the dealership insisted I take extended warranty. I was hesitant thinking it was just an upsell. Now I’m worried about expensive repairs in the
Hi Mabs! I’m in the market for a reliable used car, but I’ve heard some horror stories of people who thought they were buying their dream car, only for it
Hello Mabs I’m looking for advice on how to drive safely during the rainy season and also in foggy conditions. How do I best reduce my speed and increase my
Hello Mabs I plan to drive to a remote area with no cell phone reception. What are the most important emergency items to keep in my car in case of
Hello Mabs! Why do car prices depreciate in value so quickly? I’m planning to sell my car soon and am looking for another vehicle, what should I look for? Mabs Answers
Ten years ago, Mahindra operated in the shadows of South African motoring community, unsurprisingly so because many-a-car customer did not trust the brand. They would not even entertain the idea
The compact SUV market has become one of the most competitive yet interesting playing fields to watch. With various companies trying to create the ideal car and hope that it’ll
I could be sitting at the restaurant on Champs-Elysees sipping an expensive champagne but life doesn’t always work that way, right? Instead the closest thing I could smell of Paris
On a recent trip to Rustenburg, I got assigned the newly updated Mahindra TUV300. The mission, a one year old birthday party. Now before we get started on judging my
I have a terrible confession to make. I cheated. Yes, I cheated on my loyal and loving VW with an insane beast called the new Ford Ranger XL Sport. Do
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
Revved Up by Itu Motuba Do you remember a many many Decembers ago when we were dancing to Kamazu and Senyaka’s hit song Fong Kong? As funny as that song was, it played on the idea...
By Staff Writer There’s something significant about the first drive back after the holidays. The route is familiar, the car feels the same, yet everything around you has shifted. Traffic is thicker, the pace is quicker,...
Hello Mabs I don’t really follow current affairs closely; most of what I know comes from social media. After seeing what is happening in Venezuela, I expected fuel prices to skyrocket. Instead, South Africa has just...
By Staff Writer As the holidays come to a close, many South Africans are packing up and heading back home this week. Inboxes are slowly filling up, and reality returns in earnest next week. For now,...
Revved Up With Itu Motoba I’ve never been a New Year’s resolution girl — until I found a different way of doing them. Instead of setting myself up for failure by claiming I’d join a gym,...
Hello Mabs We will be travelling a long distance with our 5-month-old for the first time. How do we keep the baby safe and cool in the car? Mabs Answers: Start with a properly installed, rear-facing...
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