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Motoring

Well-priced and complete: The MG HS puts the flooded SUV market on notice
Motoring
/ 4 November 2025

Well-priced and complete: The MG HS puts the flooded SUV market on notice

MG is well and truly back in South Africa, and the HS is here to prove a point

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV diary: Just how far has the manufacturer come in three years?
Motoring
/ 3 November 2025

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV diary: Just how far has the manufacturer come in three years?

Comparing my 2022 Tiggo 7 Pro with the newly released PHEV, it’s safe to say that the Chery is only heading forward

By Eyaaz Matwadia
The Haval H6 GT: Petrol or PHEV. Which one should you choose?
Motoring
/ 2 November 2025

The Haval H6 GT: Petrol or PHEV. Which one should you choose?

The PHEV has an electric range of up to 180km and much lower fuel consumption figures, but it is also priced significantly higher

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Three years later, the Range Rover is still the pinnacle of luxury
Motoring
/ 1 November 2025

Three years later, the Range Rover is still the pinnacle of luxury

Having the P530 HSE on a test three years after its launch showed how timeless the Range Rover has become

By Eyaaz Matwadia
New-energy or petrol: What is the best form of driving in South Africa?
Motoring
/ 23 October 2025

New-energy or petrol: What is the best form of driving in South Africa?

The rise of more affordable electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is sure to affect the market share of new-energy vehicles

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Not ruined, but evolved: The electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Motoring
/ 19 October 2025

Not ruined, but evolved: The electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Other than its hefty price tag, Mercedes-Benz has led by example, showing how brands can electrify their vehicles without losing their identity

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Audi SQ8 review: The middle child that got all the love
Motoring
/ 19 October 2025

Audi SQ8 review: The middle child that got all the love

Audi has blended performance and luxury perfectly to make this model well worth it

By Eyaaz Matwadia
No choice but to take the Haval H6 seriously
Motoring
/ 29 September 2025

No choice but to take the Haval H6 seriously

Haval has clearly been paying attention to its customers, refining what was already a winning recipe

By Imraan Buccus
Chery Tiggo 9 sets the standard in Chinese class
Motoring
/ 28 September 2025

Chery Tiggo 9 sets the standard in Chinese class

The top-of-the-range PHEV offers luxury, power and unlimited kilometres, but does it give you the same feeling as the Omoda C9?

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Hyundai Tucson review: Why diesel mid-sized SUVs are still important
Motoring
/ 28 September 2025

Hyundai Tucson review: Why diesel mid-sized SUVs are still important

It is also available in a petrol variant, but Hyundai has produced an excellent product with superb fuel consumption

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Battle of the bakkies: A Shark or a Ranger?
Motoring
/ 27 September 2025

Battle of the bakkies: A Shark or a Ranger?

The Shark has all the power and technology, but comfort wise,
the Ranger is up there with it and offers more for the off-roader

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Upgraded Audi A3 is sportier than ever and shines in every department
Motoring
/ 14 September 2025

Upgraded Audi A3 is sportier than ever and shines in every department

We tested out the Black Edition Sedan and can safely say that Audi has produced an excellent product — but it’s more expensive than its rivals

By Eyaaz Matwadia
More vehicle recalls in 2025 than in previous years, says National Consumer Commission
Motoring
/ 11 September 2025

More vehicle recalls in 2025 than in previous years, says National Consumer Commission

Last week, four brands issued recalls on vehicles and these attracted significant attention on social media

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Refreshed Isuzu MU-X incorporates style into its durable nature
Motoring
/ 31 August 2025

Refreshed Isuzu MU-X incorporates style into its durable nature

Isuzu has built another solid vehicle, capable and comfortable in any setting, but this time it stands out

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ford Ranger Platinum Diary: One month in and enjoying its road excellence and features
Motoring
/ 30 August 2025

Ford Ranger Platinum Diary: One month in and enjoying its road excellence and features

We haven’t explored its towing or off-road capabilities yet but this 3-litre V6 bakkie has been performing like an SUV on the road

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Chinese continue to run riot at Festival of Motoring
Motoring
/ 29 August 2025

Chinese continue to run riot at Festival of Motoring

While VW announced a few new vehicles, and Tata reintroduced itself, it was the Chinese brands who stole the show

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Outgoing Volvo XC60 Recharge leaves me wondering how impressive the facelift will be
Motoring
/ 26 August 2025

Outgoing Volvo XC60 Recharge leaves me wondering how impressive the facelift will be

We had the chance to test the Volvo XC60 PHEV before the brand introduces the refreshed mode

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Renault Duster Zen 4WD: Mildly in a league of its own
Motoring
/ 25 August 2025

Renault Duster Zen 4WD: Mildly in a league of its own

The new Duster line-up doesn’t have the diesel derivative but it remains a compact adventure vehicle that does well both on and off the road

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Bold and brilliant: The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Motoring
/ 21 August 2025

Bold and brilliant: The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

At over R1m, the Santa Fe Hybrid Elite AWD isn’t playing in the budget segment, but it’s also not pretending to be

By Imraan Buccus
Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X to challenge Hyundai and Mercedes’s dominance in MPV segment
Motoring
/ 20 August 2025

Ford Tourneo Sport and Titanium X to challenge Hyundai and Mercedes’s dominance in MPV segment

Brand expands the Tourneo range with two new derivatives, hoping to gain more market share in the MPV segment

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Jaecoo J7 SHS: Value for money and range for weeks
Motoring
/ 17 August 2025

Jaecoo J7 SHS: Value for money and range for weeks

The plug-in hybrid version of the already impressive J7 is a welcome addition to South Africa’s NEV market and is just the start of the Chinese takeover in the segment

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Volvo EX 30 Cross Country first impressions: Like an effortless conversation around a bonfire
Motoring
/ 14 August 2025

Volvo EX 30 Cross Country first impressions: Like an effortless conversation around a bonfire

Volvo has emphasised that this is an extension of the EX30 range but it might just bring you a different experience

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Omoda fixes initial shortcomings of the C5 X Series
Motoring
/ 3 August 2025

Omoda fixes initial shortcomings of the C5 X Series

Omoda has ditched the dreaded CVT gearbox and improved the rear suspension to provide a more comfortable drive

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X strikes the perfect balance between refinement and ruggedness
Motoring
/ 2 August 2025

Ford Ranger Wildtrak X strikes the perfect balance between refinement and ruggedness

The Wildtrak X sits just below the Platinum in the Ranger line-up and can perform exceptionally wherever you go

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Chinese car sales continue to rise in SA and their new-energy vehicles could be a game changer
Motoring
/ 30 July 2025

Chinese car sales continue to rise in SA and their new-energy vehicles could be a game changer

Chery and Haval are the top sellers while Omoda and Jaecoo passed 1000 new vehicles sold in June

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Volvo EX90 full review: Luxury at its finest, but scary software glitches
Motoring
/ 28 July 2025

Volvo EX90 full review: Luxury at its finest, but scary software glitches

From the cabin to the drive, the Volvo EX90 will make you feel like you are on cloud nine, but the car also won’t move if you don’t update the software when needed

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Isuzu D-Max X-rider: Comfortable and stable in all conditions
Motoring
/ 22 July 2025

Isuzu D-Max X-rider: Comfortable and stable in all conditions

This bakkie performs well both on and off-road and has an extra touch of style to help it

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Outgoing Audi Q3 a sensational drive; the new generation will bring better features
Motoring
/ 21 July 2025

Outgoing Audi Q3 a sensational drive; the new generation will bring better features

The outgoing Audi Q3 could use some internal adjustments and Audi has promised it in the next generation version

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Omoda C9 PHEV: Best plug-in hybrid under R1m
Motoring
/ 19 July 2025

Omoda C9 PHEV: Best plug-in hybrid under R1m

The Omoda C9 offers good looks, exceptional elegance, ferocious power and can easily get you more than 1 000km on one tank of fuel

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition
Motoring
/ 4 July 2025

Ford Territory Dark Edition: Stitched to embrace tradition

The Territory has many features that are uncharacteristic of a Ford but a few tweaks keep the same sense of style while embracing the badge

By Eyaaz Matwadia
The Suzuki Fronx has everything you need — but choose the manual transmission
Motoring
/ 1 July 2025

The Suzuki Fronx has everything you need — but choose the manual transmission

The 1.5 litre engine feels slightly sluggish in both manual and automatic but at least you can control gear shifts with the former

By Eyaaz Matwadia
The new VW Tiguan: Premium, posh and affordable
Motoring
/ 22 June 2025

The new VW Tiguan: Premium, posh and affordable

Volkswagen has produced the finished article with the new Tiguan

By Eyaaz Matwadia
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