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By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Just before Covid-19, an acquaintance discovered a loophole to import a used car from one of the Eastern countries. He was trying to bypass a used car
By Prashirwin Naidu The Suzuki Dzire has quietly become something of a phenomenon in South Africa. It’s been flying under the radar, yet consistently delivering, selling in bucketloads and earning
By Prashirwin Naidu I had been looking forward to the refreshed Isuzu Mu-X launch in the Western Cape — and it didn’t disappoint. Isuzu has given the Mu-X a smart
By Staff Writer As temperatures dip below 20 degrees and we inch closer to winter, it is not just our wardrobes that need adjusting, our driving habits do too. Winter
By Prashirwin Naidu My heart was pounding with excitement. Sylvester — not Stallone — had pulled into my driveway in the form of the tangerine-coloured Audi Q3 35 TDI. With the Easter
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Hyundai has come a long way since it first entered South Africa during the country’s early days of democracy. Back then, it was a newcomer met with
By Staff Writer Whether you have just passed your driving test or have been on the road for decades, there is always room to sharpen your skills and refresh your
By Mabuyane Mabuza It was back in 2005 when Ford South Africa introduced the Territory to South Africa’s streets. The media launch was held in Hoedspruit, and I was part
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe This Easter weekend brought a flicker of hope to South Africa’s roads. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced a significant 45.6 % drop in road fatalities, from 307
Dear Mabs I am a married mom of three children. In December 2021, shortly after Covid-19, my family went on a much-needed holiday to the Western Cape. Following the long
Dear Mabs I am beyond frustrated and really disappointed as I write to you. Three years ago, I went against sound advice and bought a new SUV from one of
Dear Mabs My best friend and I have similar tastes, we are like twins. We both bought similar cars almost a year ago. So far, we are truly in love
Dear Mabs I came across this column two weeks ago and got excited that we have a safe space to ask a lady expert about cars. I am confident that
Dear Mabs I came across an article about a guy who rolled his car and wrote it off. According to the story, his insurance blamed him for fitting stretched tyres
Dear Mabs My husband’s birthday is coming up and he has been hinting at getting an advanced driving course gift card. He is an impatient driver, always yells at other
Hi Mabs I am a 35-year-old single mom, I recently started a job as a sales agent in a highly stressful environment. When the job was advertised, they were looking
Dear Mabs I just turned 22 and I’m about to graduate from university. My mother promised me my first car as my gift. I am excited and grateful for the
Mabuyane Mabuza, affectionately known as Mabs, has painstakingly carved out a career for herself in a predominantly male-dominated industry – the automotive space. It was no accident that Mabs ended
By Staff Writer With the new AARTO demerit system rolling out on 1 December 2025, South African motorists are being hit by a wave of fake traffic fine scams. Fortunately, they’re getting smarter. Fraudsters are taking...
By Prashirwin Naidu Volkswagen has come out guns blazing with the new Transporter T7, and if you ask me, it’s a bold and daring move. Why daring? Well, remember the collaboration between VW and Ford that...
Revved Up With Itu Motoba How does that saying go again? Go big or go home, right? Well, that got me thinking, does size really matter? Hey hey hey, get your mind out of the gutter!...
By Gugulethu Tshabalala From hosting major events and creating viral content to running multiple businesses, Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s most dynamic media personalities. Now, he adds a new...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Nothing infuriates me more than seeing a child standing inside a moving car while the adult behind the wheel carries on as if nothing is wrong. It’s reckless and heartbreaking— accidents happen in...
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...
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