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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 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
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
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,
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
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...
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...
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