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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…
Is the Neue Klasse iX3 ‘more BMW than ever’?
BMW has introduced its revolutionary Neue Klasse iX3 in South Africa. We took the 2026 World Car of the Year along the Western Cape coast to see if a silent, screen-heavy EV can…
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…
BMW CEO says technical skills are key to South Africa’s future workforce
South Africa has no shortage of graduates. It does, however, have a shortage of technicians, artisans, engineers, coders and other skilled workers. That contradiction lies at the…
From Soshanguve to BMW South Africa
Raised by a single mother in Soshanguve, Cecil Sithole nearly missed university because nobody told him applications closed before matric results were released. Using free Wi-Fi…
A new mood for the BMW X3
The Pure Design strips back the aggression of SUV styling in favour of a cleaner, more elegant approach — while delivering the smooth performance and comfort expected from the…
Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry
As Europe tightens emissions rules and imports gain market share, carmakers say South Africa must urgently align industrial policy with the global shift to new-energy vehicles
Auto industry urges ‘fine-tuned’ tariffs, not a 50% import hike
Greater tariffs are expected on imports of completely built-up vehicles but BMW CEO says 50% could have unintended consequences
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
The BYD Seal 7: Humbling BMW drivers since 2025
Many need the sound along with the speed but it is always the silent killers that are the most deadly
The GAC GS3 Emzoom is a refreshing and a different offering in a flooded SUV market
The Chinese manufacturer has produced a fun-to-drive, sporty car, but with so many competitors, it’s difficult to see the vehicle making a splash
First impressions of the Mzansi-made new BMW X3
The fourth-generation X3 has big shoes to fill after the success of the previous version
The brilliance of Esther Mahlangu, beyond the biography
A retrospective delves into the depth, symbolism and global reach of the renowned artist’s work
UNICEF and BMW Group partner up to bridge the STEM gap
Educating young people for tomorrow requires teaching them new skill sets
Is the BMW i5 M60 an electrified M5?
Performance electric cars are in vogue and the new BMW i5 M60 is a case in point