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By Mabuyane Mabuza When MINI launched the Countryman in South Africa back in 2010, a colleague at my old job didn’t seem to approve. He remarked: “This car doesn’t look
By Prashirwin Naidu People often say, “You have such a cool job.” I smile, knowing that beyond the glitz and glamour, it’s not as effortless as it seems. Motoring journalism is exciting,
By Prashirwin Naidu For most people, Valentine’s Day—just a month ago—is already a blur. Thechocolates, the expensive dinner, and the mood they were meant to set have faded from memory.
Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Sometimes, a car launch becomes as epic as the vehicle itself. The recent launch of the Jeep Wrangler in the Western Cape was exactly that – epic. The
By Mabuyane Mabuza Coming from a generation of motoring journalists who have witnessed the best and worst of the industry, it is fascinating to watch automotive evolution unfold in real-
By Boipelo Kekana-Mabuza BMW South Africa recently launched the highly anticipated new X3 range, featuring the 20d, 30e and the powerful M50. The BMW X3 is a key player for
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Tina Mulovhedzi, Brand Manager at GWM South Africa, shares insights into her journey in the automotive industry, her role in shaping the brand’s presence and the innovative
By Mabuyane Mabuza The modern world is moving at a fast pace that can be overwhelming at times. Add to that are geopolitics playing out right before our eyes, and
By Prashirwin Naidu Rolling onto my driveway looking sharp and chic, the Ford Puma ST-Line instantly caught my eye. With its stylish front-end design, reminiscent of the premium Maserati Grecale,
By Prashirwin Naidu After six years off the South African radar, Tata is back. I joined their spirited two-day launch to sample the latest line-up: the Tiago, Punch, Curvv and Harrier, unveiled at the scenic Cradle...
By Gugulethu Tshabalala Image Credit: Aniquee studios | Katlego Teffu Brenda Mokgadi Lamola’s journey began with an apprenticeship at a tyre company, where she was fascinated by the tyre retreading process—refurbishing old tyres for resale. Today,...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe As the saying goes, the only constant in life is change – and few brands embrace it quite like Volkswagen. Since 2003, when the Touareg first arrived as VW’s debut SUV in South...
By Staff Writer If you’ve bought a car in the last five years, chances are it comes standard with safety technology designed to protect you, and sometimes even take the wheel when danger strikes. Knowing how...
By Prashirwin Naidu Jetour, one of China’s fastest-growing automotive brands, has been steadily carving its place in the South African market. Exactly a year since its local launch, the company is making a bold push to...
By Mabuyane Mabuza Mazda is finally realising that walala wasala. In all honesty, I cannot understand why it was that such a well-rounded brand could sleep at the wheel to a point where it has been...
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