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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
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
Hello Mabs I plan to drive to a remote area with no cell phone reception. What are the most important emergency items to keep in my car in case of
Hello Mabs! Why do car prices depreciate in value so quickly? I’m planning to sell my car soon and am looking for another vehicle, what should I look for? Mabs Answers
Hello Mabs I’ve heard that some cars are more prone to rust than others. What are the most common causes of rust and how can I prevent it from forming
Hello Mabs How does one avoid the balloon payment without paying too much? Mabs Answers I get asked this question a lot, and I appreciate it — it shows that
Hey Mabs I’m buying my dream car, exactly as I imagined – with a personalised license plate featuring the nickname of someone special. A friend warned that customised plates could
Hello Mabs I run a women’s safety shelter in Johannesburg, operating as an NGO. Our organisation owns three vehicles, and over the years, we accumulated a large eToll bill. Unfortunately,
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
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
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
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 provinces with a journalist friend from...
By Staff Writer As the holiday season gets underway, many South Africans are flying to their destinations and hiring vehicles for the journey. While car rental companies ensure their vehicles are well-maintained, the responsibility for safe...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe As the work year winds down and the festive season takes over, automotive brands traditionally hand over the keys to their prized new models for journalists to live with and experience beyond the...
Hello Mabs I am heading home to KZN, driving from Gauteng, and the roads are usually packed during this time of year as holidaymakers go to the coast. I’m a new driver and I’m a bit...
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe As November fades into holiday mode, the motoring world usually slows down. Renault, however, wasn’t ready to call it a year. Instead, it made sure South Africans noticed the refreshed Captur, a stylish...
By Staff Writer As South Africa’s holiday season kicks into gear, many travellers are hitting the roads to enjoy a well-earned break. While our country offers breathtaking scenery and unforgettable destinations, safety on the roads remains...
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