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Ford Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost: sensibility with a sting in the tail

A few weeks ago, on this very site, I revealed that I wasn’t a fan of automatics. The car I reviewed in that article,…

Aston Martin and Red Bull’s hypercar: 3 reasons it could be truly glorious

A British luxury car-maker and an energy drink brand from Austria. When it comes to hypercar collaborations, that doesn’t sound anything like a match…

Three motorsport championships that every geek should watch

“Argh, motorsport? It’s just cars going in circles.” It’s a response that enthusiasts almost inevitably hear when the topic is brought up. But there are…

Kyle Busch wins yet another NASCAR Sprint Cup race: the motorsport roundup

This week in motorsport saw Formula 1 making news, even though there was no event at all. Kyle Busch showed just why he won…

Tesla Model 3 vs Chevrolet Bolt: here’s what we know so far

Yes, the long-awaited Tesla Model 3 has finally been revealed. And what an astounding reception it has received, with nearly 300 000 interested parties…

Nico Rosberg wins five races on the bounce: the motorsport roundup

After the Easter weekend lull when almost no motorsport action was seen, the roar of engines — both petrol and electric — were heard…

Tesla Model 3 heading to South Africa

It’s a big day for Tesla and South African electric car fans, as the company announced that its mass-market Model 3 sedan is making…

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class proves just how fast technology is progressing

If we were to ask you which Mercedes-Benz boasts the very best of the brand’s cutting edge technology, we’re pretty sure we know what…

5 ways the new BMW 7 Series takes the fight to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

It’s been going on for generations. Yes, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the BMW 7 Series have been engaged in a battle at the top…

Is this the best 24 Hours of Daytona finish ever?: the motorsport roundup

We might’ve missed last weekend’s motorsport action, but this weekend will definitely make up for it. MotoGP is back in session (if you consider…

Is the Hyundai Ioniq the hybrid to finally topple the Toyota Prius?

The hybrid is no longer an unusual automobile. But, interestingly, the vast majority of the world’s modern examples are based on existing, conventionally fuelled…

5 things I learned taking the Suzuki Vitara on holiday

Late last year, we gave you our first impressions of the Suzuki Vitara, the new compact crossover from the Japanese manufacturer. By and large,…

The 8 safest cars crash-tested by Euro NCAP in 2015

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The time when the crash-crazy folks over at Euro NCAP reveal their annual list of “Best in…

South Africans shine in Dakar Rally 2016, Peterhansel dominates: the motorsport roundup

Another weekend has passed by in 2016 and another spate of news from the world of motorsport we’ve ought to cover. This weekend saw…

The Chevrolet Bolt has beaten the Tesla Model 3 to the affordable EV punch

Chevrolet and Tesla are two exceedingly different automakers. One is a 104-year-old American manufacturer peddling everything from dinky city cars to chunky SUVs, fire-breathing…

6 of the geekiest compact cars we can look forward to in 2016

So, 2016 is here. The fireworks have fizzled out. The parties have died down. And countless New Year’s resolutions have already been broken. However,…

5 of the most innovative cars of 2015

The modern car-buyer is positively spoiled for choice. Indeed, the market is flooded with various types of vehicles, each with a plethora of strikingly…

8 concept cars from 2015 that unquestionably need to be built

Here at Motorburn, we’ve always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with concept cars. On the one hand, most concepts draw us in…

Haas F1’s proposed livery is absolutely gorgeous: the motorsport roundup

It’s quiet for now on racetracks across the world, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any news to report. We cover some of the…

4 reasons the Volvo S90 sedan is destined for success (and one reason it isn’t)

The Volvo Cars brand is in the midst of what could just turn out to be quite the transformation. Indeed, with the launch of…

4 rumours about the upcoming Tesla Model 3: which ones are likely true?

Elon Musk once said that developing a long-range, affordable electric vehicle was at the very top of Tesla’s list of long-term goals. And the…

Rosberg beats Hamilton again in Abu Dhabi: the motorsport roundup

The motorsports year is slowly winding down, with the FIA World RallyCross Championship and Formula 1 hosting its last events of the season this…

Mazda MX-5 vs Fiat 124 Spider: exactly how do these unlikely siblings differ?

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider draws its roadster inspiration from two distinct sources. The first, of course, is the most obvious. The revival of…

Motorola and Swarovski Bring Foldable Luxury to South Africa with the Brilliant Collection

Sanlam Fintech Expands Its AI Coach to Tackle South Africa’s Medical Access Gap

OPPO A6 Pro 5G launches in South Africa with bigger battery and tougher build

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel