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Motoring

Beijing show dazzles with debuts
Motoring
/ 4 May 2024

Beijing show dazzles with debuts

We bring you some of the best of the motor industry on display at the Chinese event

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Back to the 1950s in a VW splitty
Motoring
/ 28 April 2024

Back to the 1950s in a VW splitty

We took a trip down memory lane in a beautifully restored Volkswagen Kombi

By Jordan Schmidt
KIA Seltos goes under the knife
Motoring
/ 27 April 2024

KIA Seltos goes under the knife

A nip and tuck brings it in line with the rest of the range and makes it a good choice

By Niki Louw
Plant boost ahead of new SUV for VW
Motoring
/ 21 April 2024

Plant boost ahead of new SUV for VW

The changes at Volswagen’s Eastern Cape factory will offer training and upskilling opportunities for production employees

By Staff Reporter
BMW’s new X2 is 2X as nice
Motoring
/ 20 April 2024

BMW’s new X2 is 2X as nice

The second generation of the model makes a bold and sporty statement on the road

By Wezile Bonani
VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good
Motoring
/ 14 April 2024

VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good

The current model is about to be replaced but it still makes for a compelling package

By Lerato Matebese
Mercedes-Benz gives its flagship GLS SUV a facelift
Motoring
/ 13 April 2024

Mercedes-Benz gives its flagship GLS SUV a facelift

There’s been a nip here and tuck there — but has the Stuttgart brand done enough?

By Deon van der Walt
Polo GTI: Last of the compact hot hatches
Motoring
/ 7 April 2024

Polo GTI: Last of the compact hot hatches

The Polo GTI is an absolute hoot to drive and offers excellent value for the price

By Jordan Schmidt
Electric vehicles have a weighty problem
Motoring
/ 6 April 2024

Electric vehicles have a weighty problem

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

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Nissan X-Trail: More of a marathon than a sprint
Motoring
/ 31 March 2024

Nissan X-Trail: More of a marathon than a sprint

Nissan’s latest X-Trail is well appointed but it is a tad sluggish on the performance front

By Deon van der Walt
Honda’s CR-V veers into premium segment
Motoring
/ 30 March 2024

Honda’s CR-V veers into premium segment

Honda’s first vehicle to breach the R1m mark is a good ride but it could use more power

By Jordan Schmidt
Quite the ‘Qute’ way to commute
Motoring
/ 23 March 2024

Quite the ‘Qute’ way to commute

We find out what the growth in the number of little yellow vehicles on the streets of Joburg is all about

By Jordan Schmidt
Exceptional package – at a price
Motoring
/ 23 March 2024

Exceptional package – at a price

Mercedes-Benz’s new GLE 300d is a great drive but it doesn’t come cheap

By Lerato Matebese
The SL remains a sleek operator
Motoring
/ 17 March 2024

The SL remains a sleek operator

Getting behind the wheel of a classic Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is the stuff of dreams

By Jordan Schmidt
Takumi dishes a dazzling drive
Motoring
/ 17 March 2024

Takumi dishes a dazzling drive

The flagship Mazda CX-60 Diesel’s power changes the model’s character for the better

By Avon Middleton
Suzuki Jimny: The little off-roader that can
Motoring
/ 10 March 2024

Suzuki Jimny: The little off-roader that can

The amazingly capable Jimny five-door makes up for what it lacks in comfort with character

By Jordan Schmidt
High five for BMW’s 5 series
Motoring
/ 9 March 2024

High five for BMW’s 5 series

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

By Deon van der Walt
High hopes for the new Elevate
Motoring
/ 3 March 2024

High hopes for the new Elevate

Honda has at last entered the B-segment crossover market – but has it done enough to make sure this model can take on the stiff competition?

By Lerato Matebese
VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good
Motoring
/ 2 March 2024

VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good

The current model is about to be replaced but still makes for a compelling package

By Lerato Matebese
GWM Tank 300: Contender for best-value 4×4 SUV
Motoring
/ 25 February 2024

GWM Tank 300: Contender for best-value 4×4 SUV

Refinement, all-around solidity and comfort put GWM’s Tank 300 ahead

By Avon Middleton
Lotus Eletre R: New era for the British sports car brand
Motoring
/ 24 February 2024

Lotus Eletre R: New era for the British sports car brand

Price: R5 million, before taxes

By Lerato Matebese
It’s all Mercedes-Benz, just electric
Motoring
/ 18 February 2024

It’s all Mercedes-Benz, just electric

The latest EV SUV offering has a great range and a stylish interior but the ride could be better

By Lerato Matebese
Toyota LandCruiser: New engine, same classic looks
Motoring
/ 17 February 2024

Toyota LandCruiser: New engine, same classic looks

The LandCruiser series has been given the once-over by Toyota with great results

By Deon van der Walt
A red-letter day for Hamilton
Motoring
/ 11 February 2024

A red-letter day for Hamilton

The rumours have been quashed and the cat’s among the pigeons — champion driver Lewis Hamilton will be wearing Ferrari’s scarlet racing suit for the 2025 Formula One season

By Deon van der Walt
Merc GLC Coupe: Style edges out practicality
Motoring
/ 10 February 2024

Merc GLC Coupe: Style edges out practicality

We take the new Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d and GLC 300d for a test drive

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Taigo is stylish but underpowered
Motoring
/ 4 February 2024

Taigo is stylish but underpowered

The compact crossover makes up for what it lacks in oomph with flair and comfort

By Jordan Schmidt
The road ahead for Toyota
Motoring
/ 3 February 2024

The road ahead for Toyota

The brand reveals the new models launching this year and forecasts its sales figures

By Ntsako Mthethwa
New era as electric car wins Dakar
Motoring
/ 27 January 2024

New era as electric car wins Dakar

Audi flexed its EV muscle by romping to a maiden victory in the world’s toughest rally

By Jordan Schmidt
The A to Z of cars coming to South Africa in 2024
Motoring
/ 21 January 2024

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

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Entry-level by price, not application
Motoring
/ 20 January 2024

Entry-level by price, not application

We test Isuzu’s mu-X bottom-of-the-range family SUV — and it comes out tops

By Deon van der Walt
Porsche’s past, present and future
Motoring
/ 24 December 2023

Porsche’s past, present and future

Pictures are one thing, but seeing a passion for a brand and its legacy rolled into one event gives a different perspective

By Deon van der Walt
Kemet Automotive gives an insight into the future of electric vehicles in Africa
Motoring
/ 23 December 2023

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 and greener world

By Ntsako Mthethwa
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