Only government assistance can save ArcelorMittal, South Africa’s largest steel producer. Anything less could be catastrophic …

Understanding road rage in South Africa can help avoid hostile circumstances that many motorists unwittingly find themselves in …

Two-decades ago, the five most-polluting cars ever made were making trees wither in their exhaust gasses, with zero apology …

These are the cars that drove their makers deep into the red. Most emerged unscathed from their billion-dollar blunders, but one did not …

For the first time in as long as anyone can remember, South Africa’s best-selling car in January 2025 is not a bakkie. Here’s more …

Rarely seen but always revered, here are five local-is-lekker performance cars that definitely qualify as South African unicorns …

In the Audi Q5 Sportback 40 TDI quattro, Ingolstadt sticks with a tried and tested package that’s tempting, despite the nay-sayers …

The 2025 Ford Mustang GT reminds us that nothing beats old-time rock n’ roll, even if it’s digitally enhanced for a modern audience …

Here’s to horsepower and the ultimate Hollywood hero cars that always seem to save the day when the chips are down …

We’ve worked out the cheapest province to renew a South African car licence in 2025. The best licencing authorities are a surprise …

Only a rare few can stake claim to South African car royalty. Here are the ones you’ll always remember and those you’ve forgotten …

Produced (mostly) for the purposes of race-car homologation, these South African-only motoring icons endure to this day …

Despite economic headwinds, it’s been an exciting year in motoring … and we’ve given plenty of thought to the best new cars of 2024.

Two-decades ago a handful of enthusiasts came together to build the ‘greatest South African sports car’ ever. It was called the Perana Z-One.

We investigate if your car was more expensive 10-years ago in South Africa, or if manufacturers are losing the battle against inflation …

The king of threes, the BMW 333i is arguably the most iconic of the South African-only specials. Here’s how the ultimate E30 came about …

‘Drive lekker’ is my refrain till the end of the festive season. Even the Vatican agrees we should exercise ‘religious virtues’ on the road.

These are South Africa’s most dangerous roads according to the Transport Minister, and you’ll want to avoid them this festive season …

I’m often asked to impart ‘expert’ advice on stuff like getting an extended warranty for your car. But I tell everyone the same thing …

There are cars with split personalities and then there’s the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance. Bipolar disorder riding on 20-inch alloys …

Former F1 commercial-rights supremo puts his rare Ecclestone car collection for sale, and is expected to generate millions in profit …

Just in time for the holidays, we collate a list of South Africa’s rudest drivers by brand. So, you can give them a wide berth …

The Indian firm busts down the door of the mini-SUV sector with its all-guns-blazing Mahindra 3X0 AX7L. We drive it …

Continental tyres has increased the amount of recycled plastic bottles used sustainably in its tyres. Here’s why …

Behind-the-scenes documentary on the awesome Ford Mustang GTD lays bare every little detail required to tame ‘The Green Hell’ …

Impressively resolved, the new Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Coupe has undergone a prophetic reinvention. We drive it …

As part of its expanded offering, you can now rent an uber bakkie in South Africa – a world-first for the firm. Here’s how it works …

The new Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition offers big-car practicality without the fuddy-duddy people-carrier image …

In the 2024 Land Rover Discovery, we don the equivalent of digital wellies to see if it’s still the all-terrain lux-SUV daddy …

The latest Franco-German 2024 Opel Corsa GS Line 1.2T is more soufflé than bratwurst. And that’s a good thing …

At first glance, the Citroen C3 Aircross Max promises weird and wonderful, but what South Africans get instead is incredible value …

We look at used-car sales data to better understand the cars South Africans want vs. what they can actually afford in a protracted market …

Only a third of the populace owns a personal car, but here’s how long South Africans spend driving them each month …

How scary is driving in South Africa compared to other nations? And as you might imagine, the results of a new survey say ‘very’. Here’s why …

Car-making Confucius say: ‘Company with good economy of scale will sell economical crossover on good scale.’ So where does the GAC Emzoom fit in?

Some timeless design icons were ahead of the curve even when they were first revealed, like the Range Rover …

The Korean firm has rearranged its grade walk and we finally have a go in the turbo-triple Kia Sonet 1.0T EX. Is it best of breed?

Empirical data proves the popularity of Chinese cars in South Africa, but experts worry the bubble may be about to burst …

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro won’t be available to the public for another year, but we’ve driven it to see how the EV masterplan is progressing.

Nowadays the XLT-derived Ford Ranger Tremor is the clever-money option in the Blue Oval line-up that’s bristling with toughness. Here’s why …

As part of its technology-first overhaul, digital driving tests in South Africa are on track to start next year, says the minister …

The first electric minibus taxi in South Africa promises quieter, zero-emissions public transport, but users only want to see cheaper fares …

As the popularity of sports cars wanes, versatile performance SUVs like the 2024 Audi SQ5 Black Edition start to make a lot sense …

But motorists may want to pay South African traffic fines at a roadblock, because authorities claim it is more convenient. Here’s why …

The Chinese firm took its time to build a following in South Africa, but now it is reaping just rewards with the 2024 Haval Jolion Pro.

Here are the latest adjustments to 2024 car licence renewal fees in South Africa, as the department continues with stringent reforms …

Locally built and proudly South African, the 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes of age and closes the gap to its legendary big brother …

An attractive exterior facelift should see demand for the excellent-value 2024 Kia Sonet rise even higher. But there’s a catch …

While not necessarily illegal, the following car modifications in South Africa can get you into a lot of trouble if they render your car unroadworthy …

It’s not just a thumb-suck, there are seven key factors that count towards your monthly car insurance premium in South Africa …

Vehicle depreciation in South Africa is the real deal, it adds up with ever kilometre you drive. So how much is it costing you annually?

The marque celebrates the end of an era – and its wholesale shift to electric mobility – with a fitting send-off for Jaguar’s supercharged V8 …

The 2024 Omoda C5 GT is the latest Chinese entrant to enter into the compact SUV fray. And it might just be the best one yet …

Protecting heavy-duty wheels with regular maintenance can elongate the equipment’s life, promote safety, and enhance performance.

It’s a dream scenario, a Ford Puma 1.0 Titanium on the billiard-table smooth Shaw’s Pass that scythes through the Hemel and Aarde Valley …

This extremely cheap car licence renewal service in South Africa has shutdown without so much as an explanation …

The robust, practical and keenly priced Suzuki XL6 excels as both a ride-sharing proposition and family conveyance. Here’s why …

Liberty Media, the group that controls F1, and recently bought MotoGP, has added Formula E to its roster. Here’s more …

What follows is the curious story of an Italian POW, a Red Muscadel and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d on a long-weekend getaway …

By the end of 2024, a significant shift is set to occur in the South African automotive market as these ten cars will no longer be available.

ISUZU has found some ice-white space in the macho truck sector, then punched a D-Max Arctic AT35-sized hole straight through it!

Show us someone who doesn’t love camping and we bet they were ill prepared, making them prime candidates for the Suzuki Eeco Vanlife Concept.

We test drive the relentless, ruthless 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance. The most powerful vehicle of its type ever built.

Formula One’s governing body has revealed the all-new 2026 F1 car regulations. However, the drivers remain sceptical …

As record annual fuel-price increases see motorists forking out more than R24 per litre, we test the 2024 Honda Fit 1.5 Hybrid e-CVT …

F1’s tastemakers are preparing to intervene to improve the quality of F1 car liveries for 2025 …

A criminal technique known as tap-tap vehicle theft in South Africa is quickly gaining notoriety. Here’s how to guard against it …

The brand plays to its strengths with the 2024 Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX five-door; a miniaturised Jeep/G-wagon/Land Cruiser for less the R450k.

South Africa is home to Ford’s Silverton plant, a world-class manufacturing facility that exports to 100 discerning markets globally …

Like all the greats, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d Coupe simply can’t be pigeonholed. Allow us to explain …

The affordable 2024 Suzuki Eeco Panel Van is the tjorrie that has us wanting to quit the day job for something bluer collared …

Following the 100% acquisition of Sauber, CEO Gernot Dollner insists Audi is entering F1 to be “at the very front” of the grid…

Protect yourself and your vehicle against the theft of these most stolen car parts in South Africa. Some of these items will surprise you …

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sedan benefits from no slack cut, following in the trailblazing footsteps of the Jaguar I-Pace …

In 2023, nearly 60% of South Africa’s new light vehicle sales were imported cars, mostly from Asian and European countries.

Criminals are taking advantage of the porous border with Zimbabwe, as more stolen South African cars are being smuggled Northwards.

Latest 2024 South African car licence renewal costs involve the licence fee, plus service and courier costs (if applicable). We break it down.

Still largely underrated, the 2024 ISUZU D-Max 1.9 X-Rider is full of adventure spirit. We take it to the rugged Cederberg on Freedom Day …

It’s not illegal to drive uninsured, but it is frowned upon, and here’s how much it’ll cost to insure South Africa’s most popular cars.

On the venomous roads above Simon’s Town Naval Base, we come to terms with the 2024 Mercedes-AMG A45 S. A state-of-the-art hot hatch.

Catering to the buying-down trend in all segments, the 2024 Kia Picanto 1.0 LX we’ve driven gives (buying) power back to the people …

Sports car performance in a practical hatchback, here are five (very) fast facts about the new Mercedes-AMG A45 S …

60-years ago, to the day (17 April 1964), the Ford Mustang was unveiled at the World’s Fair in New York. And so, a legend was born …

The investment of R4 billion in South Africa by Volkswagen will prepare its Kariega plant to manufacture a new SUV model from 2027 onwards …

China’s SUV brand Jaecoo has launched its first vehicle in South Africa and is available at 37 dealerships across the country.

An official who issued a fraudulent South African driver’s licence without even testing the applicant has been charged and sentenced …

Almost unbelievably, Suzuki Auto South Africa has broken through the 50 000-unit barrier for the first time in its history. Here’s how …

To celebrate the G.O.A.T., we let the Renault Sport Megane RS 300 Trophy do what it does best … stretch its legs on a stunning piece of road.

SAPS recovery of stolen cars over the Mozambique border has yielded positive results, but there’s still lots of work to do …

Instances of watered-down diesel are increasing in Mzansi. And Minister Mantashe warns more stringent tests will catch the culprits out …

The Department of Transport has missed its own deadline for the implementation of 2024 South African driver’s licence cards. But why …

The new Honda Elevate 1.5 Elegance CVT breaks all the rules of the sub-4-metre mini-SUV class. And we love it for that reason …

There’s a secret vehicle tax in South Africa that’s increasing this month (April 2024) and threatens to make new cars even more expensive …

The burning question on Mzansi’s lips is how to save fuel after yet another price hike in April 2024. Let’s consider it in percentages …

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The CEO of F1’s commercial rights holder, Liberty Media, has shot down all talk of F1 cars and MotoGP bikes racing on the same weekend.

Guess again if you think the re-skinned Mercedes-Benz GLE450d Coupe is just a glammed-up SUV. It’s vast, fast and efficient …

Sacked pre-season, then in hospital for emergency surgery; Carlos Sainz Jr is now a race winner and linked with four F1 teams for 2025.

Following last month’s (March 2024) increase, if you’re heading to the border for a getaway, this is what N4 tolls will cost over Easter.

It is SA’s main artery from Beit Bridge with Cape Town – and here’s what you’ll pay for tolls on the N1 this Easter after March price hikes.