Edward Moleke Makwana

Motoring

Kia Tasman enters SA’s bakkie battle with bold ambition

5th July 2026

If there were to be a World Cup for the bakkie market, 2026 would be the year for that global showdown. Over...

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First Drive: new Audi Q3 raises the bar amid growing competition

28th June 2026

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...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 proves petrol power still has a place

21st June 2026

The automotive industry is changing rapidly. Diesel engines, once regarded as the obvious choice for long-distance motorists because of their fuel efficiency,...

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First drive: BYD’s Atto 2 DM-i aims to win over South Africa’s first-time hybrid buyers

14th June 2026

Chinese new energy automaker BYD continues its aggressive expansion in South Africa, with the launch of the all-new Atto 2 DM-i, a...

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Golf GTI 8.5 brings the vrrr-phaa 50 years after its debut

14th June 2026

This year marks two significant milestones for Volkswagen in South Africa: 75 years of the German brand on local soil and 50...

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Can the sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 keep its challengers at bay?

7th June 2026

The RAV4 is one of those rare vehicles that changed the automotive landscape. When the first-generation model debuted in 1994, it effectively...

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GWM Tank 500 Black Edition takes aim at Prado and Everest

7th June 2026

The arrival of Chinese vehicles in South Africa has disrupted just about every segment of the automotive market. The premium seven-seat SUV...

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GAC targets entry-level buyers with Emzoom Nova launch

24th May 2026

Chinese automotive brand GAC Motor is broadening its reach in South Africa’s highly contested compact SUV market with the launch of the...

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‘Game-changing’ solar-powered EV charging network set up along busy N3

24th May 2026

For years, one of the biggest barriers preventing many South Africans from embracing electric vehicles (EVs) has been range anxiety, the fear...

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Review: Defender proves its worth on a long drive

17th May 2026

There are few places in South Africa better suited to testing the character of a serious off-roader than the roads leading to...