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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

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

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

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,

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

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...

By Staff Writer South Africans drive some of the most diverse cars in the world, and not all offer the same level of protection. Before you buckle up, here’s what a crash-test rating really means for...

By Mabuyane Mabuza When I found out what BYD stands for, I chuckled and thought, here we go again, the Chinese are on brand. You cannot expect anything but a dash of sugar. Anyway, asikho lapho...

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 thought exactly when I Ubered to...

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,...

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