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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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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...

Hello Mabs I’m not sure if my shocks are worn out. How do I tell? Mabs Answers: Good question! Worn shocks can make your drive unsafe without you even realising it. If your car feels bouncy,...

By Mabuyane Mabuza Though the world has changed and is changing rapidly right before our eyes, for both good and bad, one can never take away the best changes or transformations taking place in the motor...

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...

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