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AUTOMOTIVE

Lepas L6 is a milestone in Chinese refinement

Fresh off the launch of the Chery plant in Rosslyn, the Mail&Guardian got an exclusive pre-test of the Lepas L6. As a new brand under the Chery umbrella, Lepas aims to offer…

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read
Engineering marvel: The A-Class didn't lose its way . . . it just grew up, put on a sharp suit and traded its engineering calculator for a digital smartphone.
MERCEDES BENZ
Video

From R170k to R890k: How the Mercedes-Benz A-Class grew up

A sentimental journey comparing the 2006 Mercedes-Benz A170 Avantgarde, a car that introduced the author to motoring, with its modern descendant, the 2026 A200 Night Edition,…

7 min read
Still at the top: The Range Rover is timeless in terms of luxury
LAND ROVER
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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

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read
Class of its own: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is topping its segment due to its functionality and luxury.
E CLASS

Mercedes-Benz E-Class: German engineers really don’t joke with cars

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a finalist for SA Car of the Year 2025 in the executive category

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
6 min read
A poster of the Patek Philippe Ref 96 Quantieme Lune timepiece, once owned by Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the Chinese Qing dynasty’s last emperor, is seen on display in Phillips auction house in Hong Kong on May 23, 2023 ahead of its auction in the territory on the same day. The most expensive watch ever sold at auction was a Patek Philippe “Grandmaster Chime”, which sold for US$31 million in 2019. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP)
ANTI COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR

The price of exclusivity: Tying practices in luxury goods and South African Competition Law

Luxury brands rely on exclusivity to maintain their status, and consumers willingly participate in this ecosystem

  • Mukundi Budeli
5 min read
Licence to thrill: The BMW M8 is an exhilarating drive. It’s hefty price tag means few people will be able to afford it, but it’s a fantastic advertisement for the brand. (Jakub Novotny)
BMW

BMW M8 review: Ruthless aggression in a silk suit

Taking the German manufacturer’s new prized asset around the track is an outrageous experience

  • Luke Feltham
5 min read