Carmakers

Road test: BMW’s X3 M40i

X3 M might be BMW’s most powerful mid-sized SUV, but is the M40i version, possibly better. After a week with one, we draw some…

Ford’s potent V6 engine for new Everest SUV

Following the reveal of its latest Ranger double-cab bakkie, Ford has confirmed the engine specification of its SUV twin, the Everest. As with the…

Road test: Corolla Cross – the hybrid that works for SA

As the global car market transitions to hybridization and electric vehicles, South Africa has significant barriers to access, but the Corolla Cross hopes to…

Fourth generation Tucson enhances Hyundai’s local line-up

Hyundai’s Tucson might be the most mispronounced vehicle name in South Africa, but that has never influenced its popularity. A core product for Hyundai,…

VW’s global Polo updates finally arrive in South Africa

Crossovers might have all but displaced the sedan as a vehicle category in South Africa, but VW’s hatchbacks remain popular. The German brand’s Vivo…

Road test: the Mini SE lightweight EV

BMW was way ahead of the electric vehicle trend. The German brand launched its i3 to the South African market in 2015, when the…

VW shows more of its new Amarok bakkie

Anticipation is building for the second-generation Amarok double-cab. And to keep bakkie fans on edge, VW has released a series of new graphics, relating…

Hyundai’s radical new Tucson coming to SA

Hyundai has revealed its fourth-generation Tucson and it is certainly a striking new design venture for the brand. The largest Korean car company is…

Testing Land Rover’s new Defender 110

For the African adventurists at heart, driving a Defender was always seen as a very necessary rite of passage. Iconic in design, if troublingly…

AMG goes ‘affordable’ with new Mercedes A35

Mercedes-Benz has added a new nomenclature to its A-Class range, which should be of significant interest to keen drivers who are followers of the…

Updated F-Type brings Jaguar’s best to South Africa

Jaguar has introduced the updated version of its iconic F-Type sportscar to the South African market, following from the international reveal in December last…

Mazda re-enters the hot hatch game

Mazda is finally re-engaging with the hot hatch business. The Japanese brand has been absent in hot hatch segment since 2013, when it retired…

Shadowline upgrade for the BMW X7

The X7 is the largest luxury vehicle that BMW produces and to elevate its appeal, there is a new limited edition version. This large…

New VW Tiguan confirmed for South Africa

Golfs might have a greater legacy, but Volkswagen’s most popular product is in fact the VW Tiguan SUV. To ensure that it remains ahead…

New, enhanced Audi A6 arrives in SA

The Audi A6 is a model range of great significance to the brand’s local business. In the late 1990s it was the first-generation A6,…

Freestyling with the latest Ford Figo

Ford has added some crossover appeal to its affordable car range, broadening its Figo range with two new Freestyle derivatives Although the Ford Figo…

Toyota improves Hilux design and engine tech

South Africa’s most popular vehicle is due for some meaningful upgrades as the Toyota Hilux reloads. Year after year, South Africans buy more Toyota…

BMW’s new 4 Series design is potentially divisive

BMW has revealed its highly controversial second-generation 4 Series. By far the most dramatic design in BMW’s 2020 product portfolio, the new 4 Series…

The new BMW 5 Series is now a high-performance hybrid

BMW has revealed the latest version of its seventh-generation 5 Series luxury sedan. For many the 5 Series remains BMW’s best car, blending driving…

The C63 AMG and the case for AMG’s final V8-powered C-Class

Since the original in 2006, the AMG C63 has been perhaps Mercedes-Benz’s most exciting sedan car. The idea supporting its existence has always been…

VW confirms limited edition Golf GTI TCR pricing in South Africa

VW is bidding its Golf 7 goodbye with a very fitting final edition GTI. By far the most dominant car in its class, the…

Meet Audi’s new, elegant A3 sedan

Audi has revealed a sedan version of its fourth-generation A3. The popular compact car range was originally scheduled for its global debut at the…

Toyota’s Fortuner drops the V6 but adds other ‘Epic’ trim options

Toyota’s Fortuner is by far South Africa’s most popular SUV and customers now have some new options to consider within the range. With its…

The Great Smartphone Showdown: A Decade of Samsung vs. Apple

Samsung Brings Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification and Sleep Apnea Features to Galaxy Watch in South Africa

How Lyra and Courtne Marland are shaping communication with AI

Is the HONOR X9C the Right Smartphone for Startups and Entrepreneurs?

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