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.
GAC targets entry-level buyers with Emzoom Nova launch
Chinese automotive brand GAC Motor is broadening its reach in South Africa’s highly contested compact SUV market with the launch of the new entry-level Emzoom... Read more.
‘Game-changing’ solar-powered EV charging network set up along busy N3
For years, one of the biggest barriers preventing many South Africans from embracing electric vehicles (EVs) has been range anxiety, the fear of running out of battery... Read more.
Review: Defender proves its worth on a long drive
There are few places in South Africa better suited to testing the character of a serious off-roader than the roads leading to Nampo Harvest Day. Long stretches of... Read more.
Agri-market appeal lures top carmakers to Nampo
The agricultural sector and rural economy remain lucrative markets for carmakers, and not just in the manufacture of tractors, combiners, livestock equipment and... Read more.
Ford sharpens Ranger ahead of new Hilux battle
Just as football has its premier leagues, South Africa’s bakkie segment is no different – the competition to be the best is just as intense. With just weeks... Read more.
Kia bets on family mobility with new seven-seater Carens
South Africa’s family car market is becoming a battleground, and Korean car maker Kia believes it has found a fresh weapon to fight back against the growing wave... Read more.
