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Exploring the charm and performance of the Mini Cooper S 3-door
We review the Mini Cooper S, exploring its design, performance, and the nostalgic memories it evokes.
Is the fully-loaded Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 TSI worth the price of a GTI?
The Volkswagen Golf 1. 4 TSI is back in South Africa! Discover how it compares to the GTI and whether it offers sufficient value for money.
New 2024 VW Golf: why this iconic hatchback remains the ultimate choice for drivers
The latest iteration of Volkswagen's iconic Golf demonstrates why this model has endured for over five decades. With perfect calibration, superb build quality, and exemplary driving dynamics, it makes a compelling case against the SUV craze. We explore why the Golf might just be the perfect car for most drivers
Fully-loaded Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 TSI nearly the price of a GTI - is it worth it?
The Volkswagen Golf 1. 4 TSI is back in South Africa! Discover how it compares to the GTI and whether it offers sufficient value for money.
Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 TSI lands in South Africa: pricing and features
The Volkswagen Golf 1. 4 TSI has finally returned to South Africa. Here's what you get for your money:
New SA-bound MG4 electric hatchback revealed with Cyberster-inspired looks
First images of the new-generation MG4 electric hatchback emerge, showcasing a striking design inspired by the Cyberster.
End of the road for the Mercedes A-Class as compact family moves upmarket
Mercedes has confirmed that the A-Class won't live to see a new generation - what this means for the brand's future compact car family.
Toyota Vitz now South Africa’s cheapest car, gains safety kit and longer service plan
The Toyota Vitz has become South Africa's most affordable car, now featuring enhanced safety and a lower price. Here's what you get for your money.
2025 South African Car of the Year test days get underway
The 2025 Car of the Year finalists represent numerous segments, from entry-level cars and SUVs to performance machines and bakkies. Here's how the competition works:
Volkswagen ID. Every1 concept previews affordable electric ‘people’s car’
Volkswagen's ID. Every1 concept, as its name implies, aims to bring affordable electric motoring to the masses. The production model follows in 2027.
Significant price hike for facelifted Audi A3 as order books open for South Africa
Pricing announced as updated Audi A3 and RS 3 models head to South Africa with fresh new look and enhanced standard equipment for 2025.
Local improvements for SA’s cheapest electric car, the Dayun S5, as more stock heads our way
With the first shipment of Dayun S5s having been sold primarily to businesses and large sales fleets, a second batch is on the way to South Africa
Volkswagen’s upcoming entry electric car shows off ‘timeless’ styling in new design sketches
Volkswagen is preparing a new entry-level EV hatchback for 2027, but we'll see a concept car next month. Here's what we know so far about the ID. 1.
Inside Volkswagen’s Kariega Plant: The science behind quality control
Discover the meticulous quality control processes, where advanced testing ensures every vehicle meets the highest standards before reaching customers
Suzuki Swift styles up with new two-tone paintwork option
The new Suzuki Swift has been selling up a storm, and now customers have greater scope for personalisation.
How Volkswagen uses professional ‘noses’, and science, to perfect the smell of your new car
Volkswagen employs a unique team of scent testers to ensure that every new car has that irresistible aroma
Is this Volkswagen’s way forward? ‘Affordable’ new EV previewed with simplistic design
Volkswagen is planning a new 'people's car' for the electric era, but will it achieve iconic status?
Here’s how much you’ll pay for the new Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 TSI when it arrives in South Africa soon
The Volkswagen Golf 1. 4 TSI is set to launch in South Africa during the second quarter of 2025. Here's what to expect:
These are the 17 finalists for the 2025 South African Car of the Year competition
The 2025 Car of the Year finalists represent numerous segments, from entry-level cars and SUVs to performance machines and bakkies. Here's how the competition works:
MG Motor to expand initial South African range with these new models
MG Motor is kicking things off with the MG ZS, HS and Cyberster, but there’s far more where these came from. Here’s what to expect:
Global NCAP crash test shows how safe South Africa’s Volkswagen Polo Vivo really is
The Volkswagen Polo Vivo is South Africa's most popular car, but is it safe? That will depend on which version you buy. .
Citroen C3 budget hatch gets turbo power, safety upgrade
The Citroen C3 family expands to three with the addition of a turbocharged automatic model. Here's what you get for your money:
These are the products Volkswagen plans to launch in South Africa in 2025
Following a busy 2024, Volkswagen SA’s new model onslaught continues in 2025. Here’s what to expect from the German brand.
DRIVEN: New Suzuki Swift has done some growing up, but it’s still great value
We spent some quality time with the new Suzuki Swift on its local launch in Cape Town. Although not without flaws, it makes a very good case for itself at the price.
All-new Suzuki Swift arrives in South Africa: pricing and features
The popular compact hatchback gaining a complete redesign inside and out as well as a new engine. Here’s how much you’ll pay for one: