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The Japanese car maker has done it again, by producing yet another bold car in the new Mazda3. Having aspired to drive this car as a young intern a few

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The Japanese car maker has done it again, by producing yet another bold car in the new Mazda3. Having aspired to drive this car as a young intern a few

Friday 21st of June marked the day the new Ferrari F8 Tributo made its official debut at an exclusive private preview in Johannesburg. The official Ferrari South African dealer, Scuderia

The new Range Rover Evoque builds on the strengths of the best-selling original. Combining all-terrain ability with on-road composure, the Evoque’s new vehicle architecture, updated technologies and world-first features make

If it were wine, the Mercedes-Benz CLS would be a blend of some sort, well it is a blend of two designs. Whether you call it a coupe or a

As former South African President Thabo Mbeki once said, on an occasion such as this we should perhaps start from the beginning. Some of you may or may not know

The saying that goes don’t fix it if it ain’t broken, this seems to be what Ford is doing when it comes to the Ranger. Since the unveiling of the

Like a hunting lioness in the African savanna, Sport Utility Vehicles started sneaking up on us in the 1990s. They did it quietly, precisely yet with firm intention. Back to

One might think a household name like Toyota does not need to do lot to keep the brand’s customers happy. Well, you could not be more wrong. Often giant automotive

Cape Town has become synonymous with new cars as it seems to be the destination of manufacturers when launching their brands, and that is because of the convenience the City

Hello Mabs My 79-year-old mum is a retired teacher living in a small rural town. She has been driving for over 50 years and has been insured with the same

Hello Mabs My boyfriend and I have been together for seven years, and we have a 4-year-old son. We live with our parents in the same neighbourhood, and I spend

Hello Mabs I’m a recent graduate from Delft, Cape Town, starting an internship in Johannesburg in January. I need a car to get to work, and my parents are helping

Hello Mabs My workplace has recently cut back on remote working, and we are now required to return to the office five days a week. I joined the company in

Hello Mabs My husband and I saved up to buy our first family car, a pre-owned Jeep Renegade with a good mileage. That was almost two years ago, and our

Hello Mabs In May, I was retrenched after two years of employment. Unfortunately, I hadn’t accrued enough pension to cover my debts. When I received my payout, I prioritised our

Hello Mabs I was involved in a bad car accident, and my car was written off instantly. When the police arrived, the other driver admitted fault and took responsibility for

Hello Mabs I bought a car from an auction three weeks ago and insisted on seeing the Dekra report before bidding. The report showed there were no defects, so I

Hello Mabs In early August, I was going through a challenging time and decided to trade in my 4-year-old car on a whim. I had been considering a newly launched

BY Motlatsi Kekana I have always said my next car is going to be a Kia. I say this because I have been marvelling at how the brand has grown
Vrrr phaa! You couldn’t think of a sound more iconic in South Africa if you tried. This particular Vrrr Phaa is different as it’s more subtle, a bit more elegant…and

Back in the day, the name Qashqai created confusion especially in the South African context because we have cliques in our languages that use alphabets such as the c, q,

The signs are clear that they have I have a confession to make. I have aspired to drive a few cars in my younger years and have been privileged to

I recently discovered a French artist by the name of Edith Piaf. How this happened is because of Volkswagen. The new Golf 8 GTI TV ad has a really calming

‘Contented’ has to be the first word that comes to mind when I sit with flashbacks of the time I spent in the all new Jolion by Haval. There will

One thing about the Germans, when they give their cars reconstructive surgery, they make sure. This is a good thing because we can easily separate the then from the now,

The world is changing at rapid speed right before our eyes. The motor industry is no exception. For some of us who grew up during apartheid South Africa, we were

By Motlatsi Kekana How do you feel about Coupés? Well, I think they are a little inconvenient. I mean getting out of the car to push a seat forward to

By Staff Writer We have officially survived the first week of December, and the holiday season has become very real. This coming weekend, many South Africans will wrap up work and head to their holiday destinations...

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 African consumers is undeniable: more choice...

Hello Mabs I’ve been eyeing luxury cars, but servicing costs scare me. Are they worth the investment locally? Mabs Answers Luxury cars are beautiful to drive, but they do come with luxury bills. Parts and servicing...

Revved Up With Itu Motoba Do you find yourself pressing an imaginary brake when someone else is behind the wheel? Do you offer “helpful” driving tips no one actually asked for? Do you grip the door...

By Staff Writer We’ve entered the month of December, and while many South Africans are gearing up for holidays, shopping and travel, criminals are also out to make a quick buck. Hijackers, in particular, have adjusted...

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 now dialled into something more purposeful,...

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