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First impressions: ARCFOX T1 brings big-SUV spatial comfort to the budget EV market
BAIC has entered South Africa's budget electric vehicle market with the ARCFOX T1, offering mid-size SUV cabin space, a 300km range, and a competitive price tag of R359,900.
Chery Q first drive: Proof that budget EVs don't have to be boring
Chery has entered South Africa's growing budget EV market with the playful Chery Q. Priced from R350 000, it combines modern tech, safety features, and vehicle-to-load capability…
From motor oil to the runway: Engen reimagines waste through Xtreme Kouture
Engen has launched Xtreme Kouture at Kwamagesh Spinning Arena, turning discarded lubricant packaging and retired workwear into an upcycled fashion line inspired by South Africa's…
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.
The Freelander is back … but it’s from China
Discontinued in 2015, the Freelander nameplate returns as a high-tech Chinese-built hybrid SUV, blending classic British heritage with cutting-edge EV technology through a…
Chery confirms the three models that will be produced in SA
Chery Southern Africa will manufacture the Omoda C4, the Chery Grootman bakkie, and the Jetour T2 at its newly acquired Rosslyn plant in Pretoria starting in 2027.
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…
Audi Q3 in Mzansi - an impressive buy
The third-generation Audi Q3 brings striking design upgrades, seamless digital displays, and clever family practicality to South Africa's crowded premium compact crossover segment.
The best cars to beat R30/l petrol
With inland 95 petrol breaching R30 per litre, choosing the right vehicle is essential. Here is a comprehensive guide to the most fuel-efficient cars across eight primary vehicle…
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.
The Mitsubishi Destinator is the family SUV surprise of the year
Defying initial expectations, the new Mitsubishi Destinator emerges as an exceptional 7-seater family SUV with turbocharged punch, clever interior practicality, and superb value.
Jetour T2 is carving its own South African heritage
Tackling the treacherous terrain of Sani Pass, the award-winning Jetour T2 defies expectations and proves its capability as it prepares for local production in South Africa.
Golf GTI diary: A daily battle against temptation
With inland fuel prices hovering near R27 per litre, we spent a month living with the updated 195 kW Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI to see if South Africa's favourite hot hatch can be…
The new Hilux Legend is now fortified
A week behind the wheel of the Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Legend reveals how Toyota addressed past cabin critiques and elevated vehicle security, transforming South…
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…