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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

Granted, Toyota Corolla may be one of the most bland if not boring cars on the road but it is movement. Hence Toyota does not have to try too hard

There is no question about the need for affordable entry-level cars in South AfricaBut this, however, can be a huge balancing act for motor manufacturers who want to put such

Isuzu Motors South Africa (Isuzu) has refreshed its bakkie range, giving it a new name along with higher levels of specification, quality and efficiency to make its popular light commercial

The Jaguar XE 300 SPORT special edition with a unique combination of exterior design details and interior trim is now available in South Africa. On top of four exterior paint choices

VW has introduced a new member to the Caravelle range, known as the PanAmericana. The new PanAmericana combines the comfort of the Caravelle and the trusted 4MOTION drive system meaning

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

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

Hi Mabs I’m in the market for a good used car. I have a decent deposit and have already been pre-approved for financing. However, the cars I’m interested in are

Hi Mabs. My car recently went out of its maintenance plan, and I took it for service to the dealership where I bought it and have always had it serviced

Hi Mabs. I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years, and we have a baby together. I lost my job during maternity leave, a year ago. When we met, I

“Runners don’t overthink their next run—they simply get up and go, rain or shine!” My favourite things about June are the running events. The month starts with Global Running Day

Hey Mabs Do personalised registration plates increase the chances of being hijacked? I’m buying my dream car, exactly as I imagined – with a personalised license plate featuring the nickname

Change is an unnecessary evil. Imagine if things stayed the same, the human race would have been stuck in time. The funny thing about change is that it is not

Ten years ago, Mahindra operated in the shadows of South African motoring community, unsurprisingly so because many-a-car customer did not trust the brand. They would not even entertain the idea

The compact SUV market has become one of the most competitive yet interesting playing fields to watch. With various companies trying to create the ideal car and hope that it’ll

I could be sitting at the restaurant on Champs-Elysees sipping an expensive champagne but life doesn’t always work that way, right? Instead the closest thing I could smell of Paris

On a recent trip to Rustenburg, I got assigned the newly updated Mahindra TUV300. The mission, a one year old birthday party. Now before we get started on judging my

I have a terrible confession to make. I cheated. Yes, I cheated on my loyal and loving VW with an insane beast called the new Ford Ranger XL Sport. Do

If you have ever been around Pretoria You have definitely heard the word ‘Dese’ before. This is the urban Pretorian way of describing something that is amazing/awesome etc. I have

As human beings we have types (romantic types), at least that’s what we think. The thing about that is that it is not always as black and white as we

There are certain letters of the alphabet that give us goosebumps when we see/hear them associated with cars right? I mean the likes of M, R, GT, and AMG? These

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...

Revved Up With Itu Motoba What’s the purpose of a vacation, really? To take some time out — and maybe evenhave some fun while doing it, right? That was my thought exactly when I Ubered to...

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