Toyota’s first electric SUV signals serious intent in premium EV battle
Toyota South Africa Motors has finally entered the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market under its badge, and if my first drive of the new Toyota bZ4X is anything... Read more.
Deepal S07 has style and substance, but charging frustrations linger
The premium electric vehicle (EV) segment is the latest battleground for Chinese carmakers as they continue to make major advances in South Africa. I recently spent... Read more.
Geely E2 adds its name to the hat for most affordable EVs
Who would have imagined that the battle for South Africa’s most affordable electric vehicle would become one of the industry’s most fiercely contested segments?... Read more.
Kia Tasman enters SA’s bakkie battle with bold ambition
If there were to be a World Cup for the bakkie market, 2026 would be the year for that global showdown. Over the past few months, as South African motoring journalists,... Read more.
First Drive: new Audi Q3 raises the bar amid growing competition
Audi South Africa believes its all-new third-generation Q3 has the potential to lead the fiercely contested luxury compact SUV segment. I travelled to Cape Town... Read more.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 proves petrol power still has a place
The automotive industry is changing rapidly. Diesel engines, once regarded as the obvious choice for long-distance motorists because of their fuel efficiency, are... Read more.
First drive: BYD’s Atto 2 DM-i aims to win over South Africa’s first-time hybrid buyers
Chinese new energy automaker BYD continues its aggressive expansion in South Africa, with the launch of the all-new Atto 2 DM-i, a compact plug-in hybrid SUV aimed... Read more.
Golf GTI 8.5 brings the vrrr-phaa 50 years after its debut
This year marks two significant milestones for Volkswagen in South Africa: 75 years of the German brand on local soil and 50 years of the iconic GTI badge. Therefore,... Read more.
Can the sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 keep its challengers at bay?
The RAV4 is one of those rare vehicles that changed the automotive landscape. When the first-generation model debuted in 1994, it effectively pioneered the mainstream... Read more.
GWM Tank 500 Black Edition takes aim at Prado and Everest
The arrival of Chinese vehicles in South Africa has disrupted just about every segment of the automotive market. The premium seven-seat SUV category is no exception.... Read more.
