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By Mabuyane Mabuza The struggle to articulate, or even process, this article was real. It has been a few weeks since I attended the launch of the JMC Vigus on
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
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
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe With the influx of new car brands entering South Africa, it’s easy to lose track of who’s who. So, when Stellantis announced its partnership with China’s Leapmotor
By Prashirwin Naidu Volkswagen has come out guns blazing with the new Transporter T7, and if you ask me, it’s a bold and daring move. Why daring? Well, remember the
By Mabuyane Mabuza Audi South Africa has been in hibernation these past few years, but that’s about to change, if the brand’s head honchos are to be believed. Last week
By Aurelia Mbokazi Stellantis SA is an exciting player in the motoring industry, boasting a diverse portfolio of nine brands that cater to different markets and driving needs. At their
By Mabuyane Mabuza South African car consumers seem to be catching up to the plug-in hybrids. On the other hand, car manufacturers are also expanding on this attractive engine offering.
By Prashirwin Naidu The Suzuki Dzire has quietly become something of a phenomenon in South Africa. It’s been flying under the radar, yet consistently delivering, selling in bucketloads and earning
Hello Mabs My fuel consumption seems higher than what the brochure promised. I seem to be always going to the fuel station, my car is always thirsty. Is something wrong
Hello Mabs I have had my car for four years and it is nearing the end of the warranty. Is it really necessary to service my car at the dealership
Hello Mabs I am a first-time car buyer and I find myself confused by the many options presented to me. I have been pre-approved for vehicle financing and I’m excited.
Hello Mabs I accidentally poured the wrong fuel into my car and immediately panicked. I didn’t start the engine, but I’m not sure what to do next. Is this a
Hello Mabs My car has started making screeching sounds, but it only happens sometimes. I don’t want to panic or be taken advantage of by a mechanic, especially if it’s
Hello Mabs I’m going to be driving six hours to start university in another province. This will be my first long road trip, and I’m feeling nervous about both the
Hello Mabs I pay car insurance every month, but I honestly don’t understand my policy. Excess, cover types, add-ons, it all feels like another language. What should I really be
Hello Mabs My dealership says a balloon payment will make my monthly instalments more affordable, and it sounds tempting. But I’m worried about what happens at the end of the
Hello Mabs I drive mostly in the city during the week, with the odd long-distance trip every few months. I’m torn between petrol, diesel and hybrid, especially with fuel prices
By Staff Writer South Africans love a road trip. Whether it is Joburg to Durban, Cape Town to the Garden Route or Gauteng to Limpopo for the holidays, the open
By Staff Writer Step into almost any new Chinese-manufactured vehicle landing in South Africa right now, and one thing is guaranteed to dominate the cabin: the screen. Wide, glossy, tablet-like
By Staff Writer We all know using your phone while driving is dangerous. It is drilled into us from learner’s licence level. But what about blasting your favourite playlist on
By Staff Writer The first proper rains after weeks of dry weather are always dramatic. Within minutes, visibility drops, traffic slows and hazard lights start flickering across the highway. Yet
By Staff Writer We spend so much time preparing for the drive, checking routes, buckling seatbelts, and keeping phones charged, yet very few of us ever think about what happens
By Staff Writer It often starts with something small. A missing road sign. A faded line on the tar. A school zone you didn’t realise you’d entered because there was
Last month, dashcam footage of the tragic Vanderbijlpark crash that claimed the lives of 14 schoolchildren circulated widely, prompting shock, grief, and difficult conversations. Beyond the speculation and heartbreak lies
By Staff Writer If you’ve had a chance to drive some of the new cars on South African roads recently, you’ve probably noticed it: a new generation of cars that
By Staff Writer When we talk about road safety, the focus often falls on drivers and vehicles. Yet, some of the most vulnerable people on our roads are not behind
By Mabuyane Mabuza Sometimes one cannot help but wonder what the automotive scene will look like ten years from now. Some of us have watched the industry evolve, cars becoming
By Mabuyane Mabuza This must be the most confusing time for an older motoring scribe. Yes, I am generalising. We grew up in an era where our parents drilled into
By Mabuyane Mabuza The question of whether Chinese cars are here to stay has been asked and answered. They are here, and they are going nowhere. All we can do
By Mabuyane Mabuza Mazda seems to have realised that walala wasala. I still struggle to understand how such a well-rounded brand managed to sleep at the wheel and shrink into
By Mabuyane Mabuza I don’t know how the rest of the world treats December. I only know how Mzansi does it. We’ve even renamed it Dezemba, that glorious stretch of
By Mabuyane Mabuza Matric dance is one of the best milestones in a teenager’s life. It marks the end of school, the beginning of exams and the hopeful anticipation of
By Prashirwin Naidu Sometimes, I’m an absolute sucker for cars — and few get my pulse racing quite like the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. So, when the keys landed in
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
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
By Mabuyane Mabuza Lexus is quietly expanding its footprint Lexus in South Africa has always carried a certain understated elegance, never chasing volume for the sake of it. But the
By Mabuyane Mabuza This year’s Toyota South Africa’s annual State of the Motor Industry coincided with the State of the Nation address by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Even though the two
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe There was a quiet sense of urgency in the air as Volkswagen Group Africa opened its 2026 Indaba, an emotional, forward-looking gathering that reflected both the realities
The announcement that Chery South Africa will acquire Nissan’s manufacturing assets in Rosslyn marks a significant moment for the local automotive industry and it is one that motorists should pay
By Staff Writer Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recently celebrated the achievements of the nation’s agricultural community at the annual Farmer of the Year Awards Gala, an event that recognises
By Prashirwin Naidu Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has completed a landmark first year as the exclusive global exporter of the Volkswagen Polo- and it’s a year marked by record-breaking success
By Mabuyane Mabuza Although I don’t have a clear memory of the Leyland brand, the name does ring a faint bell from my childhood. At the recent launch of Ashok
It’s official, the BMW X3 has been crowned the 2025 South African Car of the Year, and the celebrations have not stopped … or the debates, depending on which side
By Prashirwin Naidu Mahindra South Africa is on a roll! In fact, it easily owned the month of February. Hot on the heels of its 20-year celebration in the country,
By Mabuyane Mabuza Sometimes one cannot help but wonder what the automotive scene will look like ten years from now. Some of us have watched the industry evolve, cars becoming more advanced, established manufacturers shrinking, and...
By Mabuyane Mabuza This must be the most confusing time for an older motoring scribe. Yes, I am generalising. We grew up in an era where our parents drilled into us that a proper bakkie meant...
By Mabuyane Mabuza The question of whether Chinese cars are here to stay has been asked and answered. They are here, and they are going nowhere. All we can do now is sit back and enjoy...
By Staff Writer Step into almost any new Chinese-manufactured vehicle landing in South Africa right now, and one thing is guaranteed to dominate the cabin: the screen. Wide, glossy, tablet-like and often stretching across half the...
By Mabuyane Mabuza Mazda seems to have realised that walala wasala. I still struggle to understand how such a well-rounded brand managed to sleep at the wheel and shrink into a small player in the South...
By Mabuyane Mabuza I don’t know how the rest of the world treats December. I only know how Mzansi does it. We’ve even renamed it Dezemba, that glorious stretch of time when work feels optional and...
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