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BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe It’s hard to believe that the OMODA brand, particularly the C5, has been gracing our South African streets with its fabulousness for a year. Judging by the
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BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe It’s hard to believe that the OMODA brand, particularly the C5, has been gracing our South African streets with its fabulousness for a year. Judging by the

BY Motlatsi Kekana It’s not often that I begin a car review with a disclaimer, but this is not a typical car review. It is all about me, myself, and

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The recent arrival of the GWM Tank 300 brought immense excitement to our streets. Previously, this level of excitement was typically reserved for German, English, or American

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Kumbi has founded a perfect outlet to bring together his passions, cars and creative writing, on Kumbi-M on Cars digital platforms. A motoring editor and enthusiast, he has earned

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Prepare to be swept away by the latest automotive marvel to grace South African roads – the JAECOO J7. In a landscape where innovation meets affordability, JAECOO

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Automotive journalist and Ignition TV host, Francisco Nwamba, embodies the spirit described by Guy Kawasaki when he shared these words: “Pursuing your passions makes you more interesting, and interesting

BY Motlatsi Kekana Even the gloomiest of days in Pretoria couldn’t dampen the excitement around the launch of the second-generation BMW X2. The sleek X2 sDrive18i and the X2 M35i

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Alan Rosenmeyer from MotorMatters has been a motoring journalist for ten years, a journey that has come with trials and tribulations. Across his platforms including CHANGECARS and

BY Motlatsi Kekana It is impossible to take away someone’s niche, and for Nissan, that niche is their interior design. While opinions may vary on their cars, one thing they

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 can catch many of us off...

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 weekend around the corner, a road...

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 curiosity and a bit of scepticism....

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 approach behind the wheel. Defensive driving...

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 of Ford’s organising team. Along with...

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 in 2024 to 167 in 2025....

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