Haval H7 Black Edition: a reason the Chinese are winning
Haval’s flagship product is value for money and it is exactly why the Chinese manufacturers keep climbing the ranks
Motoring
MG Cyberster: The roadster we never knew we needed
The MG Cyberster — the only electric one on our roads — provides excitement, power and cool features, making it a head-turner
What a comeback: The Geely E5 EM-I proves just how far they’ve come
The PHEV is like a good old-fashioned Manchester United comeback from Geely’s first offerings in South Africa
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: Another strong product but it seems to have become lost in the middle
What used to be the brand’s flagship SUV feels like an extension of the Tiggo 7 instead of a genuine upgrade
Review: New energy from Baic with the B30e
From the stylish yet rugged design to the refined interior and the steady and easy drive, the B30e has to go down as an impressive package from Baic.
Land Rover Defender is freedom on wheels
I suppose the only irony about this article is that freedom in this sense costs a lot of money. Priced from R2 033 000, it’s a dream vehicle to jump into but it’s also out of budget for most South Africans
Is Deepal S07 worth the price tag?
Massive global newcomer Changan has hit South Africa running but its boldest move yet bypasses the budget tier entirely
Audi A5 is a statement of luxury
It’s a step up from the previous generation and it is as comfortable as they come
Jetour T2 named SA Car of the Year 2026
The SUV has is the first ever Chinese car to win the title and has sold over 3200 units since its launch in November 2025
The VW Transporter: Built like the Ford Tourneo but not better
Ford’s VW Transporter might have the same vibe as the Tourneo Custom on the road but it’s not as practical on the inside
Nearly new or brand new? What SA’s cheapest cars are worth after a year
Some entry-level models lose thousands early, while others remain close to their new car price
Tata Tiago review: Why the budget hatchback is Tata’s true SA comeback hero
After being left underwhelmed by Tata’s pricier premium offerings, we hop into the entry-level Tiago hatchback to find a solid, stylish and fuel-efficient budget contender that knows its role
Mazda 3: tried and tested
The new Mazda 3 is a driver’s car that offers old-fashioned reassurance
Isuzu’s D-Max V-Cross could’ve been a premium bakkie but for this
The 3.0 litre diesel engine makes this a dream to drive, and while the interior is extremely comfortable, it feels slightly outdated
Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S: Bang for your buck
With Chinese brands flooding the crossover market, the sporty twist to the Corolla Cross adds great value to the product
Still turning heads: Mercedes-Benz C Class
Mercedes-Benz launched the new C-Class last week, but the current generation still turns some heads and boasts its presence
A new mood for the BMW X3
The Pure Design strips back the aggression of SUV styling in favour of a cleaner, more elegant approach — while delivering the smooth performance and comfort expected from the badge
Misa celebrates Jetour’s announcement to produce vehicles locally from 2027
At Auto China 2026, the president of Jetour International, Ke Chuandeng, announced that from 2027, Jetour would be producing some of its models locally in South Africa
A few things right and a few wrong about the Tata Curvv
While providing a smooth drive and some great features, the build quality makes the Curvv hard to love
Audi RSQ8: Like a god on wheels
Pure performance, exceptional luxury and unparalleled comfort make the Audi RSQ8 worth every penny and also saves you half the money you would spend on a Lamborghini Urus
A hotel room that can drive 1 000km
The Leapmotor C10 REEV has some frustrations, but it has great practicality and some cool features that outweigh those frustrations
A moving return to the driver’s seat
The Across represents Suzuki’s value-driven approach: a refined, efficient and reliable mild hybrid SUV rooted in Japan’s disciplined engineering culture
Fuel costs are reshaping the next-car decision
South Africans are increasingly open to hybrids as petrol prices and affordability pressures weigh on households
VW Tayron is a comfortable and stylish family SUV but the small engine lets it down
The Tayron replaces the Tiguan Allspace and sits as VW’s seven-seater vehicle. A 2-litre variant would’ve done it more justice
iCAUR launching in May: We get a sneak peak of the two variants
iCAUR will launch with two models, the V23 and the 03T, which will both be electric and affordable, with an added element South Africans might love
The Mazda CX-3 Carbon Edition is too little car for too much money
While there’s not much to argue about in terms of ride quality, this is as compact as a compact SUV gets and the price point is set way too high
National Consumer Commission announces the recall of more than 25 000 Polo Vivos
The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026
The Alfa Romeo Junior: A tale of two variants
While the model is fully electric, it feels like an Alfa Romeo but there’s a big difference between the entry model and the top-of-the-range model
The psychology of car colours in focus
As cars become more digital, colour becomes a branding tool — almost like choosing a smartphone finish
Jetour T2 is really not a pretender
It’s probably been one of the most hyped cars of the year and it’s very difficult to argue against it because it does everything right
Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry
As Europe tightens emissions rules and imports gain market share, carmakers say South Africa must urgently align industrial policy with the global shift to new-energy vehicles
The Harrier is a bold statement from Tata but pricing lets it down
At R699 900 for the top spec, there are other mid-sized SUVs that offer better value for money