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By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The narrative for Chinese car launches in South Africa is tired. We have heard it too many times. Another affordable newcomer, a market disruptor and how the
By Lethabo Temogo Mitsubishi Motors South Africa unveiled its all-new Destinator at Casalinga restaurant, where a line-up of SUVs set the tone for what felt less like a launch and
By Mabuyane Mabuza The South African car market is shifting fast. For both old and new brands, there is very little room to hesitate. You either adapt or risk being
By Mabuyane Mabuza There is something to be said about consistency, and GWM has earned that conversation. Now celebrating 19 years in South Africa, it stands as the longest- running
By Lethabo Temogo Setting the Tone in Cape Town There is something about arriving in Cape Town that makes every moment feel cinematic. Perhaps it is the calmness of the
By Mabuyane Mabuza The struggle to articulate, or even process, this article was real. It has been a few weeks since I attended the launch of the JMC Vigus on
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe As November fades into holiday mode, the motoring world usually slows down. Renault, however, wasn’t ready to call it a year. Instead, it made sure South Africans
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe At the rate new motoring manufacturers keep popping up, you’d be forgiven for losing track of who’s who. While the names may blur, the upside for South
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe With the influx of new car brands entering South Africa, it’s easy to lose track of who’s who. So, when Stellantis announced its partnership with China’s Leapmotor
Hello Mabs I have never driven at night outside the city because I get nervous around trucks and high beams. My family says I am overthinking it, but I avoid
Hello Mabs. My partner often says they’re “fine to drive” after having a few drinks because they don’t feel drunk and they’ve never been in an accident before. No matter
Hello Mabs I park outside because I don’t have a garage. Every winter morning my windscreen is covered in mist or frost and I’m always tempted to pour hot water
Hello Mabs My daughter has just got her learner’s licence and wants to practise driving every weekend. I want to encourage her, but honestly, I’m terrified sitting in the passenger
Hello Mabs I recently bought a used car and every time I hear a different noise, I panic and think something expensive is about to break. How do I know
Hello Mabs I always wait until my fuel light comes on before filling up because I tell myself I’m saving money by delaying it. My sister says I’m damaging my
Hello Mabs I have been shopping around for a used car because my budget is tight. I recently found the car of my dreams, brand new for R3 999 a
Hello Mabs I drive long distances for work and recently realised I grip the steering wheel so tightly that my shoulders ache afterwards. I think I am becoming anxious behind
Hi Mabs My husband says I service my car too often and waste money. I would rather fix problems before they happen. Can you actually over-service a vehicle? Ask Mabs
By Aurelia Mbokazi If you own an older car, this will probably sound familiar. A strange noise that was not there before. A warning light that comes and goes. You
By Aurelia Mbokazi Insurance is something most of us only think about when something goes wrong. Discovery Insure, however, believes that the relationship should begin long before an accident, a
By Aurelia Mbokazi Poor sleep may be one of the biggest threats on South Africa’s roads, and most drivers don’t even realise it. When Discovery Insure invited journalists to spend
By Aurelia Mbokazi Kashe With the average vehicle on South African roads now more than a decade old, keeping a car safe is becoming less about warranties and more about
By Staff Writer As Youth Month draws to a close, encouraging advances in vehicle safety remind us that protecting children begins with more than technology. From choosing the right child
By Staff Writer Most of us think of driving as something that happens through pedals, gears and steering wheels. But spend enough time on South African roads and you begin
By Staff Writer Tomorrow is Youth Day. For many South Africans, that means a rare opportunity to slowdown. Some have headed out of town for the long weekend, while others
By Staff Writer Every weekday morning, thousands of South African parents load children into vehicles, navigate familiar roads and pull up outside school gates to drop them off before continuing
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Youth Month is a time when we celebrate energy, ambition and possibility. But it should also be a time when we confront a difficult reality: too many
By Mabuyane Mabuza Mazda seems to have realised that walala wasala. I still struggle to understand how such a well-rounded brand managed to sleep at the wheel and shrink into
By Mabuyane Mabuza I don’t know how the rest of the world treats December. I only know how Mzansi does it. We’ve even renamed it Dezemba, that glorious stretch of
By Mabuyane Mabuza Matric dance is one of the best milestones in a teenager’s life. It marks the end of school, the beginning of exams and the hopeful anticipation of
By Prashirwin Naidu Sometimes, I’m an absolute sucker for cars — and few get my pulse racing quite like the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. So, when the keys landed in
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe As the work year winds down and the festive season takes over, automotive brands traditionally hand over the keys to their prized new models for journalists to
By Mabuyane Mabuza Though the world has changed and is changing rapidly right before our eyes, for both good and bad, one can never take away the best changes or
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
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
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.
By Staff Writer Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has reached a new high, recording its strongest-ever annual production at its Gqeberha plant for the financial year ending 31 March 2026.
By Mabuyane Mabuza Lexus is quietly expanding its footprint Lexus in South Africa has always carried a certain understated elegance, never chasing volume for the sake of it. But the
By Mabuyane Mabuza This year’s Toyota South Africa’s annual State of the Motor Industry coincided with the State of the Nation address by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Even though the two
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe There was a quiet sense of urgency in the air as Volkswagen Group Africa opened its 2026 Indaba, an emotional, forward-looking gathering that reflected both the realities
The announcement that Chery South Africa will acquire Nissan’s manufacturing assets in Rosslyn marks a significant moment for the local automotive industry and it is one that motorists should pay
By Staff Writer Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recently celebrated the achievements of the nation’s agricultural community at the annual Farmer of the Year Awards Gala, an event that recognises
By Prashirwin Naidu Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has completed a landmark first year as the exclusive global exporter of the Volkswagen Polo- and it’s a year marked by record-breaking success
By Mabuyane Mabuza Although I don’t have a clear memory of the Leyland brand, the name does ring a faint bell from my childhood. At the recent launch of Ashok
It’s official, the BMW X3 has been crowned the 2025 South African Car of the Year, and the celebrations have not stopped … or the debates, depending on which side
By Aurelia Mbokazi By the time August arrives, there is a flood of invitations to different events in honour of Women’s Month. Breakfasts, lunches, panels and celebrations fill our calendars, and amid already busy lives, it...
By Aurelia Mbokazi South Africans know how to love things loudly. Amapiano comes with dance moves, rugby and soccer stir households, and bunny chow, kota and a braai need little excuse. Then there is the Toyota...
Revved Up With Itu Motuba I have owned two cars in my life, and they both had names. My Ford Focus was Dorcus. To be clear, I didn’t name her. A friend did because he liked...
By Aurelia Mbokazi Insurance is something most of us only think about when something goes wrong. Discovery Insure, however, believes that the relationship should begin long before an accident, a burst tyre or even a claim....
By Mabuyane Mabuza When Jetour arrived in South Africa in 2024, it quickly established itself as one of the country’s fastest-growing automotive brands. The Dashing and X70 Plus stood out by offering bold styling, generous specification...
By Aurelia Mbokazi Being a motoring journalist is a huge flex, but it can also be a disadvantage. One week, there is a premium SUV in your driveway. The next, something with more power than you...
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