Buying a Car
Which of SA's top 10 cheapest cars are worth buying?
The assignment was easy: Pick the top 3 cars you would actually buy from South Africa's list of the Top 10 cheapest cars in 2026, with added maybes and hard nos. Here's what I would choose!
Buying a Car
Best fuel-efficient petrol crossovers in 2026
Looking to slash your fuel bill in 2026? Ané Albertse shares her favourite budget‑friendly family cars, backed by real‑world consumption figures rather than manufacturers' optimistic claims.
Buying a Car
EVs to beat SA fuel prices: Volvo EX30 vs. Alfa Romeo Junior
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Ultra vs Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce: Which compact EV offers better real-world range and practicality to dodge SA's fuel-price hikes?
Buying a Car
Which Chinese double-cab bakkie should you buy in 2026?
With a multitude of new Chinese bakkies to choose from in 2026, how do you pick a long-term winner?
Buying a Car
Top 10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa 2026
Since we're only in March, we can't quite gauge how bakkie sales will look by the end of 2026, but we've examined January and February sales figures to bring you SA's best-selling bakkies up to 28 February 2026.
Buying a Car
Best used family SUVs to buy in 2026 in South Africa
With new-car prices going up, it almost makes no sense to buy a brand-new car. If you're keen on buying a car and keeping it for many years, these reliable SUVs will go the distance. We picked our favourites and added valuable buying advice.
Buying a Car
Volkswagen Tiguan pricing vs Leapmotor C10 REEV
Volkswagen Tiguan or Leapmotor C10 REEV? See how their South African prices, range and day‑to‑day running costs compare before you sign for your next family SUV.
Automotive News
New Suzuki Across: Flagship SUV with budget-friendly price tag
Suzuki's new flagship model, the Across, is launching soon, and we have pricing and spec information.
Buying a Car
Should you buy a Mazda CX-30? The pros and cons
The Mazda CX-30 goes the traditional route in a digital world where everything seems to beep, buzz, and flicker at you. Is this a good thing in 2026? We look at the pros and cons of this dynamic-looking crossover.
Buying a Car
What are the most affordable petrol hatchbacks South Africa in 2026?
With petrol prices on the rise once again, South Africans would be wise to consider a fuel-efficient, affordable hatch. We go through the list, using the top 10 cheapest passenger vehicles on sale right now as a guide.Meet the team
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Chad LückhoffJournalistCharleen ClarkeJournalistLawrence MinnieJournalistRyno FourieJournalistSean NurseJournalistTayedza MbiriJournalistView all