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Eyaaz Matwadia is the website editor and leads the motoring section at the Mail & Guardian
It's turning into a bakkie year for South Africa. Ford has updated the Ranger lineup, Toyota has launched the new Hilux, Isuzu has upgraded the D-Max and smaller Chinese brands…
Fresh off the launch of the Chery plant in Rosslyn, the Mail&Guardian got an exclusive pre-test of the Lepas L6. As a new brand under the Chery umbrella, Lepas aims to offer…
Chery has officially opened its manufacturing facility in Rosslyn, Pretoria, transitioning from an importer to a local manufacturer in South Africa. This follows the acquisition…
The author, a self-proclaimed lover of soft, comfortable rides, gets behind the wheel of the facelifted Toyota GR Yaris with its new 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic…
Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup journey ends in the Round of 32 after a dramatic 90th-minute winner by Canada's Stephen Eustáquio. Despite the heartbreaking loss in Los Angeles,…
Bafana Bafana have made history by advancing to the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time. South Africa secured their spot with a crucial win over Korea Republic, coupled…
South Africans are fiercely protective of their bakkies, a market long dominated by Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. But newcomers like GWM's P-Series have shown buyers are open to…
BYD's entry into South Africa has dramatically reshaped the new-energy vehicle (NEV) landscape. After initially withholding sales figures, BYD's recent disclosure to Naamsa…
In 1968, Walt Disney released The Love Bug, starring Herbie, a sentient, pearl-white 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. The film became a massive global box-office success, transforming the…
Haval’s flagship product is value for money and it is exactly why the Chinese manufacturers keep climbing the ranks
The MG Cyberster — the only electric one on our roads — provides excitement, power and cool features, making it a head-turner
The PHEV is like a good old-fashioned Manchester United comeback from Geely’s first offerings in South Africa
What used to be the brand’s flagship SUV feels like an extension of the Tiggo 7 instead of a genuine upgrade
From the stylish yet rugged design to the refined interior and the steady and easy drive, the B30e has to go down as an impressive package from Baic.
I suppose the only irony about this article is that freedom in this sense costs a lot of money. Priced from R2 033 000, it’s a dream vehicle to jump into but it’s also out of…
Massive global newcomer Changan has hit South Africa running but its boldest move yet bypasses the budget tier entirely
It’s a step up from the previous generation and it is as comfortable as they come
The SUV has is the first ever Chinese car to win the title and has sold over 3200 units since its launch in November 2025
Ford’s VW Transporter might have the same vibe as the Tourneo Custom on the road but it’s not as practical on the inside
After being left underwhelmed by Tata’s pricier premium offerings, we hop into the entry-level Tiago hatchback to find a solid, stylish and fuel-efficient budget contender that…
