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Worth the price tag: Built with style, power and a drive-centric experience, the MG Cyberster sits pretty up there with the BMW Z4. Photos: Supplied
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Video

MG Cyberster: The roadster we never knew we needed

The MG Cyberster — the only electric one on our roads — provides excitement, power and cool features, making it a head-turner

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
3 min read
Africa’s transport future will be electric – but not just yet.
AFRICA

Africa isn’t ready for electric vehicles – and that’s okay

Africa will adopt EVs when it has a reliable electricity supply, as well as charging stations, good roads and a reliable electricity supply

  • Karabo Mokgonyana
5 min read
There is a good argument for Southern Africa to be positioned as a hub for beneficiation and manufacturing in the renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors, generating additional revenue, building local expertise and creating higher-value jobs.
BENEFICIATION

Critical minerals a potential catalyst for sustainable growth in Southern Africa

Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments

  • Bruce Dickinson, Nomsa Mbere & Paula-Ann Novotny
6 min read
Electric vehicles are heavier than internal combustion engine-powered ones because of their batteries, and their weight affects their steering and braking.
BATTERY

Electric vehicles have a weighty problem

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

  • Ntsako Mthethwa
5 min read
Beaming: BMW launched its diesel 520d and the electric i5 M60 in Cape Town recently. The new range offers a sleek, modern exterior and improved cabin and is bigger and heavier than its predecessors.
5 SERIES

High five for BMW’s 5 series

The 520d and i5 M60 probably represent the marque’s biggest generational leap

  • Deon van der Walt
7 min read
Sparking: Audi’s electric Dakar Rally car was driven to victory by Carlos Sainz.
AUDI

New era as electric car wins Dakar

Audi flexed its EV muscle by romping to a maiden victory in the world’s toughest rally This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The…

  • Jordan Schmidt
1 min read
MACAN

A first look at the electric Porsche Macan

The model is set to take centre stage in Porsche’s bid to embrace new tech This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail &…

  • Muhammad Bhyat
1 min read
The streamlined EQE 43 is one of the better EVs in terms of range. Photo: Justin Leighton
EQE 43

Merc’s AMG EQE 43: A new chapter in the EV narrative

We test whether the Mercedes EQE 43 lives up to the AMG nameplate

  • Avon Middleton
5 min read
C40 RECHARGE

Plugging into the EV charge

Is the C40 the EV silver bullet for Volvo to get the market to sit up and take notice?

  • Deon van der Walt
4 min read
Into the future: There’s little on the exterior to tell you that the new BMW iX3 is electric. (Deon van der Walt)
BMW

BMW battery-mobile bolts like lightning

The new model is the familiar BMW X3 inside and out — but with an electric motor

  • Deon van der Walt
5 min read
The EQS 450+ is a luxury limousine with a core focus on technology, design, functionality and connectivity aimed at both drivers and passengers.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE

30 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

For Mercedes customers, the switch to its electric vehicle counterpart should feel seamless

  • Nafisa Akabor
5 min read
Audi is expanding the e-Tron range with the introduction of the Q8 e-Tron, which is available in two variants; Q8 e-Tron and Q8 Sportback for all three variants. Photo: Supplied
AUDI

Audi expands e-Tron range with new Q8 e-Tron flagship SUV

The brand’s electric portfolio now includes eight models

  • Ntsako Mthethwa
3 min read
It’s electrifying: The Qashqai e-PWR has an innovative powertrain developed by Nissan as alternative to purely petrol or diesel engines
ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Nissan turns over a new leaf with Qashqai ePower

The brand uses the new Qashqai to launch its two-part strategy and unique technology for transitioning from petrol to electric vehicles

  • Avon Middleton
7 min read
AUDI E TRON RS GT

Design and substance: Audi e-tron the sportiest and prettiest

The Audi e-tron RS GT brings looks and sports performance to the electric vehicle market

  • Lerato Matebese
5 min read
ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Living with Jaguar’s I-Pace EV

My week spent driving an electric vehicle has decided me — I would love to own one, and not only because it reduces carbon emissions

  • Brent van der Schyff
5 min read