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Cream of the crop: One of the vehicles on show at the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville, Free State, was the Ford Transit long wheelbase panel van.

2024 Nampo Harvest Day: Debuts that will grow on you

Nampo agricultural event gives vehicle makers a chance to show off new offerings

Coming soon: The Chery Tiggo 9

Beijing show dazzles with debuts

We bring you some of the best of the motor industry on display at the Chinese event This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail…

Electric vehicles are heavier than internal combustion engine-powered ones because of their batteries, and their weight affects their steering and braking.

Electric vehicles have a weighty problem

Companies are racing to find solutions to the issue of heavy batteries in EVs

Mountains of flair: Mercedes-Benz GLC coupé is bigger than its predecessor

Merc GLC Coupe: Style edges out practicality

We take the new Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d and GLC 300d for a test drive This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is…

The Land Cruiser 70 Series.

The road ahead for Toyota

The brand reveals the new models launching this year and forecasts its sales figures This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The…

The new BMW 5 Series will arrive within the next months. Photo supplied

The A to Z of cars coming to South Africa in 2024

In the market for a new vehicle? You’re in luck because it’s a bumper year for car launches

Kemet Automotive gives an insight into the future of electric vehicles in Africa

The production of EVs in Africa will help lower the cost of electric cars, and while Kemet’s move isn’t only about reducing costs, it’s also about paving the way for a cleaner…

Sales utility vehicle: Popular models, such as the Land Cruiser, helped to keep Toyota’s trade figures high.

Toyota SA is leading the pack in car sales

Sales data provides a fascinating snapshot of the competitive landscape in the automobile industry This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…

Diesel is used to power machinery, as well as in car and truck engines.

Which diesel gets the best grades?

We take a look at the three kinds available in South Africa and their pros and cons

Driving for a cleaner future: Delegates at the Inter Africa Trade Fair, which took place in Cairo, Egypt, recently.

IATF 2023: Africa’s automotive sector shifts towards sustainability

The move to electric vehicles was top of the agenda at the Inter Africa Trade Fair in Egypt

A driver’s car: The ride quality of the Mercedes-AMG A45 S is on the firm side but it packs huge performance.

Merc’s A45 S offers thrills and spills

Does the most powerful production four-cylinder hot hatch still have what it takes?

The good and bad of engine downsizing

Carbon emission standards have seen manufacturers clamour to find solutions This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail &…

Commanding: The Mazda CX-60 boasts sleek LED headlights, an oversized front grille and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Mazda drives in a new direction

The CX-60 marks a triumphant entry into the premium SUV market for the Japanese brand

Refined: Not only does the Range Rover Sport D350 Dynamic HSE add ‘sport’ to its look, but it is also powerful, agile, comfortable and handles rough roads well.

Range Rover Sport a blend of style and performance

The latest version of the Range Rover Sport has refinement in spades

Good value in its segment: The update to the exterior of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is subtle

Chery updates the Tiggo 8 Pro Max models

It’s a significant step up and it’ll find favour with local seven-seater mid-size SUV buyers

Power plus: Mercedes-Benz showcased its top vehicles at its AMG Performance Tour, which was held in Kyalami, Johannesburg.
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Mercedes gets local pulses racing

… from the junior A35 to the silent assassin, the EQE 43 4Matic and everything in between

Range anxiety: The BMW iX xDrive 50 can travel up to 630km on a single charge. Photo: Lerato Matebese

Buying an electric vehicle 101

Looking to replace your petrol-guzzler? Here are a few things to consider before you buy

Bang for your buck: The Hyundai Palisade offers a comfortable real-world driving experience

Hyundai’s Palisade: Big, bold and spacious

The Korean marque’s flagship SUV is stylish, full of features and offers good value for money

The tough and rugged GWM Tank Hybrid has low-range gearing and plenty of ground clearance.

GWM’s vehicles make a splash

The Ora and Tank 300 electric and hybrid SUVs will be making their way to SA soon

Power to the people: An Audi e-tron is recharged. The lack of charging infrastructure in South Africa makes owning a hybrid vehicle the best alternative to the internal combustion engine for now.

Demystifying EVs, plug-in hybrids and hybrids

The alternatives to internal combustion engines, and what works in South Africa, explained