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Africa must shift gears from imports to industry
Africa's automotive sector holds vast growth potential, but unlocking it requires turning AfCFTA trade frameworks into integrated regional value chains, local manufacturing hubs,…
Chery’s AI leap
Chery is expanding beyond traditional car manufacturing, using its AiMOGA subsidiary to unveil a diverse lineup of embodied AI humanoid and companion robots for homes, hospitals,…
Can the Grootman take on the big boys?
Chery is set to disrupt South Africa's fiercely contested bakkie market with the Grootman, a potent plug-in hybrid to be assembled at its Rosslyn plant.
Navigating Motor Warranty Claims: Mechanical Breakdown vs. Wear and Tear
Learn the essential differences between mechanical breakdown and everyday wear and tear to ensure your vehicle warranty claims are approved without unexpected surprises.
OPINION | The enthusiast’s choice: How BMW reconciles innovation with heritage
A lifelong motoring enthusiast explores whether electric vehicles can match the thrill of internal combustion engines, looking at how BMW blends classic performance heritage with…
Toyota's Land Cruiser FJ is unapologetic, but underpowered
The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ delivers rugged retro styling and genuine off-road capability under R800,000, but its underpowered petrol engine and payload limits raise questions.
Vehicle industry fights back
Despite widespread factory closures and thousands of job cuts across South Africa's automotive industry, a new R1.1-billion parts facility at Dube TradePort offers a glimmer of…
South Africa’s Next Car Revolution Won’t Be Electric. It Will Be About Access.
South Africa is racing toward electric cars and smarter vehicles, but for millions of consumers the bigger automotive challenge is simply gaining access to a reliable car.
Vehicle sales surge but buyers hit the brakes on vehicles beyond R500K
As soaring vehicle prices alienate everyday buyers, South Africa's automotive market is splitting at the R500 000 mark, fuelling a surge in used cars, Asian value brands, and…
Ford Ranger Raptor: A wild dragon that refuses to be tamed
Last year, I tested the impressive BYD Shark 6, which immediately attempted to dethrone the Ford Ranger Raptor when it arrived in South Africa. I remember too clearly the massive…
Omoda C7 SHS: Big power, tiny thirst
The Omoda C7 SHS, featuring Chery Group's Super Hybrid System, proves that electrified vehicles excel in urban environments. This review explores its driving modes, efficiency,…
Jetour T2 payload debate prompts calls for tighter vehicle standards
The Automobile Association (AA) is urging South African motorists to pay closer attention to vehicle payload capacity, a specification often overlooked, especially in family…
Chumani-Nande Sishuba
Today's vehicles are no longer defined solely by horsepower or design — they are intelligent, connected systems powered by millions of lines of code. At 27, Chumani-Nande Sishuba…
The Land Rover Discovery gets the balance right
The Land Rover Discovery D350 strikes a perfect balance between the opulent Range Rover and the rugged Defender, offering a compelling blend of luxury, capability, and…
BMW iX xdrive60: Where luxury is woven into an experience
Discover how the BMW iX xDrive60 redefines luxury electric motoring on South African roads, offering a serene air-carpet ride, impressive real-world range, and a lounge-like…