First Drive: The new Omoda C5 Super Hybrid
This week, emerging Chinese automotive brand Omoda South Africa hosted the national media launch of its latest offering, the C5 Super Hybrid System (SHS). At the... Read more.
The battle of the people carriers: VW Transporter versus Ford Tourneo
There is something very nostalgic about Volkswagen (VW) people carriers. That’s because my father owned the VW Caravelle T3 in the 1980s. So, when the PR team... Read more.
Mitsubishi aims to win back loyalists with new Destinator
In an automotive market increasingly dominated by a wave of Chinese entrants, some legacy brands risk fading into the background. One such brand is Mitsubishi Motors... Read more.
Toyota reinforces Easter road safety campaign, urges customers to address outstanding airbag recalls
Car manufacturer’s revitalised initiative aims to reach out to vehicle owners who haven’t responded to previous safety concerns, which includes the Takata airbag... Read more.
New model gives Citroën opportunity to bounce back
Mention Citroën to anyone who owned the French brand a decade ago, and you may trigger more than nostalgia – perhaps even a slight cringe. For many South... Read more.
Toyota tweaks high-selling Corolla Cross amid pressure from Chinese rivals
South Africa’s best-selling automotive brand is not taking its foot off the pedal. With competition intensifying in the compact SUV segment, Toyota South Africa... Read more.
Suzuki raises its game with new Across SUV
South Africa’s second-best-selling automotive brand, Suzuki, invited me to Cape Town for the national media launch of its new halo model, Across, signalling a... Read more.
Huawei to introduce ultra-fast EV chargers
Global technology giant Huawei is planning to introduce ultrafast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, signalling a major boost for... Read more.
Driven: Toyota’s Land Cruiser Prado challenges premium SUV market
I recently spent a week living with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX-L, courtesy of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM). My first encounter with the latest-generation... Read more.
First Drive: Volvo’s new fully electric premium sedan arrives in SA
Volvo Cars South Africa (Volvo SA) is stepping up its fight in the country’s premium vehicle segment with the launch of its new fully electric flagship sedan,... Read more.
