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
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More vehicle recalls in 2025 than in previous years, says National Consumer Commission
Last week, four brands issued recalls on vehicles and these attracted significant attention on social media
Chinese continue to run riot at Festival of Motoring
While VW announced a few new vehicles, and Tata reintroduced itself, it was the Chinese brands who stole the show
The new VW Tiguan: Premium, posh and affordable
Volkswagen has produced the finished article with the new Tiguan
Just too pricey: The VW T-Cross
The vehicle is comfortable, but in a flooded compact SUV market, is the price tag justified?
How much has the VW Polo Vivo changed since my bachelor days?
It certainly looks different, but VW has kept the core of the product simple since it entered the market in 2010
Back to the 1950s in a VW splitty
We took a trip down memory lane in a beautifully restored Volkswagen Kombi
VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good
The current model is about to be replaced but it still makes for a compelling package
Polo GTI: Last of the compact hot hatches
The Polo GTI is an absolute hoot to drive and offers excellent value for the price
Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons
BMW and Suzuki each took home three category wins; a testament to their quality, innovation and consumer appeal
VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good
The current model is about to be replaced but still makes for a compelling package
Taigo is stylish but underpowered
The compact crossover makes up for what it lacks in oomph with flair and comfort
Outgoing Tiguan is still a charmer
We spent time with the outgoing model as the third generation waits in the wings
VW’s new bakkie bristles with quality and tech
The second-generation Amarok shares more than underpinnings with Ford’s new Ranger
It’s here: Volkswagen finally debuts all-new Amarok
Should the bakkie segment be afraid?
Bad data: No, VW Polo drivers aren’t the worst in South Africa
The headlines vilifying one group of drivers miss the point about an important road safety report.
If the inflation-driving supply strain in the US lasts, it could put South Africa in a chokehold
In South Africa, a strong trade surplus, buoyed by robust commodity prices, will cushion our economy against pressure arising from US policy
Car Review: S is for the sexy Audi S5 coupé
The sleek car retains a neat niche in a performance-heavy 2021 range of vehicles
VW GTI TCR: The classic that roams our streets
In a limited edition run, the essence of the GTI has been perfectly distilled
Review: Mazda has missed an opportunity to dazzle
Mazda brought down only three of these late last year, all of which were thrust into media rotation
Touareg: Explore your dark side
The popular SUV continues its push to compete alongside the other big German boys
Me and my car: The Porsche 356 is simply idiosyncratic and pure
Natalie Bell felt an instant emotional connection the moment she first climbed into her 1960 Porsche 356 coupe. Here is her story
Audi A1 will put you in the red
Latest iteration has what it needs but lacks that special extra — something not even a fancy colour name can rectify
New Nissan Micra is a small wonder
Like the princess and the frog, the model has been transformed — not only in looks, but in its smart features and kick-in turbo charge
Slice of life: I’m discovering my history
I had to quit my job and move from my home in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape — a town best known for its Volkswagen manufacturing plant. I didn’t want to work in a factory my whole life. So I studied tourism and came to Cape Town to work in the hotel industry. But I […]
T-Cross and the search for meaning
What’s the reason for the existence of Volkswagen’s new ride when there’s a Polo? Its looks, it seems
New Caravelle sails along in comfort
No comfort is spared — what you can to expect from a R900 000-plus vehicle
VW workers still seeking compensation after 20 years
Volkswagen SA has turned to the courts to prevent former employees and the EFF from picketing at the Eastern Cape plant
Polo rides the Beats smoothly
There’s a few downs, but ultimately, VW has produced once again
A family finds home on the road
So-called ‘van life’ has seemingly taken over. For one family of five, every breakdown and bump in the road was worth it
Follow the crazy cult of Golf R
In truth, you’ll buy this car because of the thrill it’ll give you and not for some practical reason
Forex traders share the act
A reality show reveals the high life of those who trade in foreign currencies, but is it all it’s cracked up to be?
