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Eyaaz Matwadia
Eyaaz Matwadia is the website editor and leads the motoring section at the Mail & Guardian
The Bakerton Ballot: Political paralysis meets community policing in Ekurhuleni’s Ward 72
As rival political parties trade blame over service delivery failures in Ekurhuleni's Ward 72, the Bakerton Community Police Forum is stepping up to hold whoever wins accountable.
Chery’s AI leap
Chery is expanding beyond traditional car manufacturing, using its AiMOGA subsidiary to unveil a diverse lineup of embodied AI humanoid and companion robots for homes, hospitals,…
Can the Grootman take on the big boys?
Chery is set to disrupt South Africa's fiercely contested bakkie market with the Grootman, a potent plug-in hybrid to be assembled at its Rosslyn plant.
The Freelander is back … but it’s from China
Discontinued in 2015, the Freelander nameplate returns as a high-tech Chinese-built hybrid SUV, blending classic British heritage with cutting-edge EV technology through a…
Chery confirms the three models that will be produced in SA
Chery Southern Africa will manufacture the Omoda C4, the Chery Grootman bakkie, and the Jetour T2 at its newly acquired Rosslyn plant in Pretoria starting in 2027.
The economic engine driving Rwanda's historic F1 deal
Formula 1 is returning to Africa after Rwanda sealed a landmark 10-year deal with Liberty Media to host the African Grand Prix, turning a high-stakes sporting event into a…
Rwanda secures 10-year Formula 1 deal
Formula 1 has confirmed a historic 10-year deal to return to Africa, with Rwanda set to host the African Grand Prix from the early 2030s rather than South Africa's Kyalami.
The best cars to beat R30/l petrol
With inland 95 petrol breaching R30 per litre, choosing the right vehicle is essential. Here is a comprehensive guide to the most fuel-efficient cars across eight primary vehicle…
Toyota's Land Cruiser FJ is unapologetic, but underpowered
The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ delivers rugged retro styling and genuine off-road capability under R800,000, but its underpowered petrol engine and payload limits raise questions.
The Mitsubishi Destinator is the family SUV surprise of the year
Defying initial expectations, the new Mitsubishi Destinator emerges as an exceptional 7-seater family SUV with turbocharged punch, clever interior practicality, and superb value.
Jetour T2 is carving its own South African heritage
Tackling the treacherous terrain of Sani Pass, the award-winning Jetour T2 defies expectations and proves its capability as it prepares for local production in South Africa.
Golf GTI diary: A daily battle against temptation
With inland fuel prices hovering near R27 per litre, we spent a month living with the updated 195 kW Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI to see if South Africa's favourite hot hatch can be…
The new Hilux Legend is now fortified
A week behind the wheel of the Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Legend reveals how Toyota addressed past cabin critiques and elevated vehicle security, transforming South…
Is the Neue Klasse iX3 ‘more BMW than ever’?
BMW has introduced its revolutionary Neue Klasse iX3 in South Africa. We took the 2026 World Car of the Year along the Western Cape coast to see if a silent, screen-heavy EV can…
The ultimate 30-hour leap of faith in the Leapmotor B10
An impromptu 1,200km weekend dash from Johannesburg to Durban puts the new Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV to the test, proving that electric refinement and spontaneous road trips can…