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Revved Up by Itu Motuba Do you remember a many many Decembers ago when we were dancing to Kamazu and Senyaka’s hit song Fong Kong? As funny as that song
By Staff Writer There’s something significant about the first drive back after the holidays. The route is familiar, the car feels the same, yet everything around you has shifted. Traffic
Hello Mabs I don’t really follow current affairs closely; most of what I know comes from social media. After seeing what is happening in Venezuela, I expected fuel prices to
By Staff Writer As the holidays come to a close, many South Africans are packing up and heading back home this week. Inboxes are slowly filling up, and reality returns
Revved Up With Itu Motoba I’ve never been a New Year’s resolution girl — until I found a different way of doing them. Instead of setting myself up for failure
Hello Mabs We will be travelling a long distance with our 5-month-old for the first time. How do we keep the baby safe and cool in the car? Mabs Answers:
By Staff Writer As the New Year celebrations get underway, many of us choose e-hailing services such as Uber, Bolt, and others. They’re convenient, especially after a night out, and
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 The holiday season is in full swing, and the last of the road-trippers are getting ready to drive to their Christmas destinations. Recently, I travelled across three
BY Mabuyane Mabuza South African car scene is undoubtedly one of the most exciting in the world. Customers are spoilt for choice, from the entry-level right up to high-end luxury,
BY Mabuyane Mabuza In the heart of Franschhoek , amidst the backdrop of the majestic Cape mountain range and sleepy wine farms, an automotive extravaganza was about to unfold. The
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The Jeep brand has a solid legacy as the adventurous and can go anywhere, anytime SUV. Although the Grand Cherokee is the more refined and luxurious
BY Mabuyane Mabuza In an era when compact SUV’s reign supreme, Mazda has unleashed the all-new Mazda CX-60 on South Africa’s roads. And, I must admit, they might be
BY Boipelo Kekana As the sun kissed the vibrant streets of Cape Town, I had the privilege of experiencing the unveiling of Mercedes Benz’s latest marvels: the GLC. The
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The Volvo C40 Recharge landed on our roads promising to bring sexy back. Granted, it is a spectacular car and caters to all the senses. It
The Toyota brand is synonymous with South African culture just like pap and boerewors. If you ask most South Africans what their first preference is, in cars, most would say
Following the Q3 Sportback and the e-tron Sportback, Audi now presents its third crossover utility vehicle, or CUV: the first-ever Q5 Sportback. This coupé with dynamic lines addresses customers who
Johannesburg, 10 November 2021 – The Polo Vivo is the latest model in the Volkswagen range to offer the popular Black Style Package. The Black Style Packages were introduced in the
Hello Mabs I’m looking to buy a bakkie that won’t lose value quickly. Which brands or models hold their resale value the best? Mabs Answers This is a good question,
Hi Mabs I want to buy a car with low mileage, but some dealers seem dodgy. How do I verify the real kilometres? Mabs Answers:You’re absolutely right to be cautious
Hi Mabs Growing up I used to watch my dad check the car every morning to ensure it had sufficient oil, water, and the works, before leaving home. I’ve had
Hello Mabs I’ve fallen in love with a Chinese SUV — it’s my dream car and perfect for our growing family. I’ve been approved for finance, but my husband, who’s
Hello Mabs I’m in my mid-30s and avoided driving for as long as I could. But my job comes with a car allowance and I travel a lot within my
Hello Mabs My boyfriend recently got scammed while trying to buy a car from an “auction”. He was asked to pay R50k to secure the bakkie before it goes on
Hello Mabs Lately, I’ve noticed a strange noise coming from my car’s brakes. What could be causing it, and how can I figure out if it’s something serious? Mabs Answers:
Hello Mabs I run a scholar transport service and I’m worried about the new AARTO Demerit System. I’ve heard that if you get too many fines your licence could be
Hello Mabs. Given the state of crime in SA, my wife and I have been weighing up getting our twovehicles armoured for our protection. We are a middle-class family and
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Last Thursday, on our way to Durban, what should have been a smooth drive turned into a gruelling experience. We were stuck for over four hours on
By Staff Writer The recent drop in road crashes and fatalities over Easter — with collisions down by 32.5% and deaths reduced by 45.6%, as reported by the Automobile Association
Revved Up With Itu Motoba I enjoy buying books, bags, and car accessories. Strange combination, I know — but hear me out. Black Friday is one of my favourite times
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,
By Staff Writer Hijackings remain a serious threat in South Africa. Recent SAPS figures reveal that between January and March 2025, more than 4 500 vehicles were hijacked, around 50
Revved up with Itu Motuba A cow, a taxi driver, a traffic officer, and a window washer walk into a bar… Sounds like the start of a joke, right? But
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Nothing humbles you quite like crumbling road infrastructure when you are out driving. It’s a sharp reminder that, despite our claims of Joburg being a “world-class African
By Staff Writer So you’ve just been in a car accident — the shock hits, adrenaline takes over, and suddenly you don’t know if you’re coming or going. Accidents can
By Staff Reporter South Africa’s roads demand more than just confidence behind the wheel; they also demand wisdom. Every day, drivers navigate congested urban streets, unpredictable weather, poorly maintained roads
BY Mabuyane Mabuza Automation has moved from a buzzword to reality, and a sturdy farmhand that also takes care of other aspects of daily life is a necessity. This versatile
BY Motlatsi Kekana In the fiercely competitive world of bakkies, the Nissan Navara Pro 2X emerges as a formidable contender, combining comfort, power, and a striking road presence. Having spent
BY Mabuyane Mabuza Nothing confirms ‘back to normal’ like the re-opening of universities. This past weekend, life returned to university towns and they were teeming with activities as students made
BY Boipelo Kekana Cape Town has earned the second spot in the list of place 50 Best Cities for 2024, coming in after New York. However, South Africans have always known about this
BY Motlatsi Kekana The Mahindra XUV300 has a very soft spot in my heart. It was the very first car launch I attended at the beginning of my automotive journey
BY Mabuyane Mabuza While we dip our toes into the New Year, we reflect on the vehicles that left a huge impression on us last year. One such vehicle was
BY Motlatsi Kekana As the year begins and the palpable excitement of what lies ahead of us keeps us motivated, we are looking back at moments that made us feel
BY Mabuyane Mabuza South Africans are blessed with long sunny days and a beautiful summer, a long network of good roads that connect us to incredible destinations, and a break
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe As the silly season kicks off and the roads point to the N1 to Bloemfontein followed by a quick turn to the N6 to East London, I
Daimler AG, parent company to Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) announces the establishment of an IT Hub at its Plant in East London. The IT Hub will focus on Data analytics,
Atleast 1200 permanent jobs will be created when the new Nissan Navara production commences at its Rosslyn, Pretoria in 2020. Nissan has announced a R3 billion investment in the Rosslyn
Now in its second year, the VW Vivonation Festival, a bespoke music and lifestyle event, saw over 5 500 (700 more than last year’s event) people attending over the weekend (6-7
Of all the vehicles competing in the annual Jaguar Simola Hillclimb, taking place this year from 3 to 5 May, the Road-going Saloon Cars and Supercars are often the most
Mercedes-Benz South Africa has waited 34 years to take home the title of South African Car of the Year. The A-class was crowned AutoTrader South African Car of the year 2019
Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria has officially commenced production of the new Ford Ranger, bringing a raft of product upgrades and refinements to one of South Africa’s best-selling vehicles
Mazda Southern Africa has beefed up its management team with the appointment of two formidable women force in Claudia Walters and Bonite Van Der Merwe. Walters joins as the company’s
We have found five tips when buying a car over Christmas for you Here are the five most important things that you need to know when shopping for wheels over
The 2019 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year has began with the announcement of 12 finalists to battle it out. The 2019 is set to be a battle of
By Staff Writer Step into almost any new Chinese-manufactured vehicle landing in South Africa right now, and one thing is guaranteed to dominate the cabin: the screen. Wide, glossy, tablet-like and often stretching across half the...
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 a small player in the South...
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 time when work feels optional and...
By Staff Writer We all know using your phone while driving is dangerous. It is drilled into us from learner’s licence level. But what about blasting your favourite playlist on the N3? Eating a burger in...
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 a future waiting to unfold. For...
By Staff Writer The first proper rains after weeks of dry weather are always dramatic. Within minutes, visibility drops, traffic slows and hazard lights start flickering across the highway. Yet despite the collective caution, crashes spike....
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