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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Mpho Mahlangu

Freelance Contributor

First drive of the new Hyundai Alcazar: an affordable seven-seater family SUV

Discover the Hyundai Alcazar, an affordable seven-seater SUV that offers spacious interiors and modern features, making it an excellent choice for families.

Motoring Launches
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Exploring the Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV: impressions from a 1400km journey in China to the Shanghai Auto Show

Join us as we embark on a 1400km road trip across China in the Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV, exploring its impressive features, performance, and the overall driving experience. Discover how this flagship model stands out in the competitive SUV market.

Motoring Launches
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Get ready, South Africa! Chery's all-new Himla double-cab bakkie is on its way

Chery has unveiled its all-new Himla double cab bakkie at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, featuring advanced hybrid technology and set to launch in South Africa in 2026

Motoring Industry News
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Living with a Suzuki XL6: Part 1

The Suzuki XL6 positions itself as a spacious, family hauling SUV-style six-seater. We were graciously handed the keys to the range-topping model to live with for several months. Here forth our initial report.

Motoring Reviews
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REVIEW: Five things that stand out about the Ford Ranger Raptor

As far as performance bakkies go, the Ford Ranger Raptor is completely in a league of its own.

Motoring Reviews
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DRIVEN: Facelifted Opel Corsa is a refined and well-packaged hatch

The Opel Corsa hatchback has received a number of upgrades as part of its midlife refresh. We hit the road in the newcomer on its Joburg launch recently.

Motoring Launches
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DRIVEN: Facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is a handsome city-slicker

We were recently handed the keys of this handsome, city-slicker and were left quite impressed with the entry-point into the world of SUVs in the Mercedes-Benz stable.

Motoring Reviews
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DRIVEN: New Mercedes-Benz CLE and E-Class are superb road trip companions

Road trips such as these remind one of how gorgeous our country’s landscape really is. Here’s what you need to know about the new CLE and E-Class models.

Motoring Launches
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Epic London 2 Cape Town journey attracts offer from Toyota SA after Hilux chassis breaks

In case you’ve been living under rock, then you wouldn’t be aware of the epic London 2 Cape Town journey that has taken social media by storm which is currently been undertaken by three best friends in their 2010 Toyota Hilux D-4D named Edna.

Motoring Industry News
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DRIVEN: Kia Picanto receives second facelift, but it’s pricey now

With fierce competition and alternatives at a similar price point, the Picanto nameplate may have its work cut out for it in the local market.

Motoring Launches
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REVIEW: Behemoth Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound ticks all the adventure boxes

Recently introduced as a five-seater-only model for the long wheelbase Defender 130, the Outbound takes luxurious overlanding to the next level.

Motoring Reviews
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Nissan Navara sets off on daring 7,000km expedition from Pretoria to Cairo

The +7,000km journey aims to prove that the SA-built Navara can take on the worst that the continent has to throw at it.

Motoring Industry News
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Hydrogen-powered BMW iX5 touches down briefly in South Africa

When it comes to the driving experience, the BMW iX5 certainly feels every bit the same as any other electric vehicle. But it comes with additional benefits.

Motoring Industry News
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