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The Toyota Hilux remains South Africa’s most popular vehicle, often topping not only the light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales charts but the overall one too. Offered in four bodyshape configurations;
Let’s be honest, we all have our preferences, some might be happy with basic chicken and mayo, others will only accept croque monsieur. That’s the sort of mindset you should
I know no movie ends well whenever robots takeover but I kind of think this might work for us, so try to put The Terminator and iRobot out of your
The Motoring year has kicked off and we started out the New Year with the launch of Mazda’s new compact offering, the Mazda CX-30. An overcast morning in Johannesburg has
This past weekend we took a road trip with MINI South Africa in their new Countryman. The drive to Limpopo at Makalali Private Game Reserve was absolutely beautiful as we
Imagine you are sitting on the deck and the valley below echoes a melody that only nature can produce. It is a rather chilly spring day in the Somerset region
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is expanding its presence in the rapidly growing utility vehicle sector with its first-ever Figo Freestyle – a sub-B segment compact utility vehicle
With global sales of up to three million since the start of its manufacturing journey, Lexus has now brought a new fourth generation RX range to the party. We had
Over a 1000 customers have already put down the deposits for the T If you ask me, the compact SUV segment has become one of the most interesting and exciting
Hello Mabs. What is the difference between a naturally aspirated engine and a turbocharged engine? Mabs Answers Thank you for asking this great question!Let’s keep it simple. A naturally aspirated
Hello Mabs Does using the air conditioner in a car increase fuel consumption, and if so, how much? Mabs Answers Absolutely, using your car’s air conditioner increases fuel consumption, but
Hello Mabs I’m planning to drive to the mountains for a skiing trip and I’m wonderingwhat the best tyres are for snowy conditions. Should I use snow chains or winter
Hello Mabs How do I maintain my car’s battery, especially in winter? Lately, I have been observing that it goes flat very quickly. What are the signs of a dying
Hello Mabs I’ve heard that regular car maintenance can help improve fuel efficiency. What are the most important maintenance tasks to perform to get the best fuel economy? Mabs Answers:
Hello Mabs I have heard that some cars are more prone to theft than others. What arethe most commonly stolen cars in South Africa and how can I protect my
Hello Mabs I’m planning a long road trip and wondering the best ways to stayalert and focused while driving. Do you have any tips for avoiding driver fatigue? Mabs Answers
Hello Mabs I’m looking for advice on how to choose the right car insurance policy. What are the key things I should consider when comparing policies? Mabs Answers:Choosing the right
Hello Mabs What are the signs that my car needs to be taken to a mechanic or for a service? Mabs Answers Great question, and one that could save you
The wet season is upon us, and many of South Africa’s provinces enjoyed some good rainfall this past weekend. While the rain is welcome and symbolises renewal, it often causes
By Prashirwin Naidu One can never get enough of driver safety training. It’s even sweeter when you’re learning in a sports car that proudly bears the iconic Audi RS badge.
BY Motlatsi Kekana Every woman or man will tell you that when you put on high heels, your posture changes. Your confidence elevates and even your walk gets a boost. In fact,
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Urban nomads are in for a treat in GWM’s ORA. Not only is it currently South Africa’s most affordable EV, but it is also one of the
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe It’s seldom that we gush over car tyres. We don’t look at them that way, not as sexy. While tyres are extremely important to a car, they
BY Motlatsi Kekana I like big cars, I cannot lie! And Land Rover is synonymous with big, luxury cars. We are all familiar with the latest versions of their Defender,
BY Mabuyane Mabuza Have you ever paused and thought about how much technology has advanced in the past ten years or so? And with the conversation on Artificial Intelligence also
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
BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe If you ever wondered what cars of the future would look like, drive like, and the feeling they would bring to you, Chery has attempted to give
BY Motlatsi Kekana Size does matter. In the car context of course. Some cars instantly make you feel at home. In my line of work, we get to be at
BY Mabuyane Mabuza It’s that time of the year when things begin to slow down – a time for reflection. I have witnessed the rapid changes in the motoring industry
BY Motlatsi Kekana There was a time when entry-level cars offered few features and were affordable. The consumer’s expectation from this segment was not much – four wheels, a steering
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
One of the ongoing challenges in the tyre world is to design and then produce tyres better suited to driving conditions. One example would be a tyre that would enable
Whether it is new or used, buying your first car can be an amazing experience, if you are properly prepared and aware of all the potential pitfalls. Juan Wheeler, Chief
Volkswagen won five of the 11 categories in the 2018 Gumtree Auto Pre-Owned Awards announced on Monday night (8 October 2018). Toyota, Mazda and Audi also enjoyed strong showings with
Tough market but dealers remain resilient New vehicle sales for September were down 1.9% year-on-year with a total of 49 670 units sold according to the latest aggregate sales data
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and Google today announced a technology partnership to embed the Android operating system in vehicles sold by the world’s leading automotive alliance, providing intelligent infotainment and customer focused-applications across
By Staff Writer When we talk about road safety, the focus often falls on drivers and vehicles. Yet, some of the most vulnerable people on our roads are not behind the wheel at all. Passengers, pedestrians,...
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 was, it played on the idea...
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 is thicker, the pace is quicker,...
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 skyrocket. Instead, South Africa has just...
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 in earnest next week. For now,...
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 by claiming I’d join a gym,...
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