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Dear Mabs I am writing to express my concern as a driver and citizen about a disturbing trend that has been growing over the past few months. I have noticed

Dear Mabs I was involved in a minor accident and got a bit of compensation from the RAF. I have set aside R 250 000 towards a deposit for a

Dear Mabs I am so heartbroken and angry as hell. Two weekends ago, during the heavy storm in Joburg, I hit a huge pothole and damaged a tyre and the

Dear Mabs My best friend bought a car from South Africa’s biggest online second-hand retailer. She carefully read their reviews and did her homework on the car she wanted. She

Dear Mabs My husband and I deferred our holiday to the beginning of February. We wanted to enjoy our vacation once people were back at work and accommodation was affordable.

Dear Mabs Like most motorists, I joined the mad scramble to fill up my tank just before fuel went up. As I was sitting in my car, waiting for my

Dear Mabs This past weekend I read the story of the doctor whose insurance claim was rejected because she failed to have a specific tracking device in her car. In

Dear Mabs I am a mine technician in my late thirties and I was retrenched almost a year ago. I transformed my bakkie into a transport business that moves cargo

Dear Mabs I started a new job in October, and I have a car allowance. At the time we only went to the office twice a week and I was

BMW 3 series has come a long way since ithemba la magumusha days. The evolution of this model has been monumental and we “are here for it” as the millennials

Volkswagen Golf has become synonymous with the kasi cool guy who possess great amounts of swag. Affectionately known as the “vrrphaa” all over South African townships, its home in our

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, this is definitely the case with the Renault Koleos. Having been MIA from the market for a while the Koleos is now back with

Although Mitsubishi is not a household car brand name in South Africa, there was a time when it was relatively legendary. Those who grew up in the 1990s would remember

There is a general sentiment among South Africans that bakkies look the same. This sentiment is true to a certain degree. However, I believe that bakkies can be to out

By MABUYANE KEKANA There are cars and then there are machines, this is the closest I could get to describing the difference between a nice car and a

By Prashirwin Naidu Armoured vehicles are a niche yet vital part of the automotive world. SVI Engineering leads the field, protecting everyone from private security teams to executives and government officials. I sat down with Nicol...

By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe South Africa is a treasure chest of experiences, from coastlines and game reserves to mountains and bustling cities. As we wrap up Tourism Month and prepare for the beginning of Transport Month, many...

Revved Up With Itu Motoba A friend of mine who has only ever driven automatic cars once said to me that people who insist on driving manual cars are like those who refuse to use the...

By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The arrival of the BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort last week, priced from R339 900, made headlines as South Africa’s most affordable electric vehicle (EV). Its launch signalled that the winds of change in...

By Staff Writer Hijackings remain a serious threat in South Africa. Recent SAPS figures reveal that between January and March 2025, more than 4 500 vehicles were hijacked, around 50 per day, with Gauteng accounting for...

By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Parys is the kind of place that invites you to slow down and sink into its laissez-faire charm. By day, the “big boys and girls” head for the Vaal River; paddling, rafting, or...

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