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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
The figures look insane on paper, the 522kW makes the Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk the fastest SUV ever built. We are sure it is destined for South Africa in the next
The world of automobile is changing faster than we can imagine. Brands we have never associated with certain types of cars before, have now moved into those spaces. The likes
Subaru fans, particularly Forester fans, the new Forester has made a quiet entrance to the South African market. The new Forester features a new direct-injection four-cylinder, 2.0-litre Boxer® engine that
Lexus is no stranger to the hybrid technology, they have been at it for a while. Lexus South Africa has this week announced the new model upgrade for its mid-range
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
Hi Mabs My friend, who tends to drive too fast, found himself in trouble with the law. He and a mutual friend decided to drag race on a public road
Last year, I was involved in an accident, and my 2002 car was written off. At the time, my car wasn’t insured. The driver at fault was an Uber driver,
Hello Mabs I recently hit a huge pothole while driving fast at night in an unfamiliar area. I panicked, thinking I was being followed. There was a loud thud and
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 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 reveals. What I wasn’t prepared for...
South African motorists often overlook one of the most reliable safety resources available to them: the men and women working at service stations nationwide. Open 24 hours and trained to spot the basics many drivers miss,...
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. What a dignified-looking car the Volvo...
By Staff Writer South Africans drive some of the most diverse cars in the world, and not all offer the same level of protection. Before you buckle up, here’s what a crash-test rating really means for...
By Mabuyane Mabuza When I found out what BYD stands for, I chuckled and thought, here we go again, the Chinese are on brand. You cannot expect anything but a dash of sugar. Anyway, asikho lapho...
By Prashirwin Naidu My heart feels heavy as I write this. Where does one even begin? It was an early, bright blue morning when I found myself hurrying to the launch of the Chery Tiggo 9,...
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