Lexus RZ 550e Direct4 F-Sport (2026) Review
Lexus's first dedicated BEV pairs 300 kW of effortless performance with trademark luxury and impeccable build quality. The RZ 550e F-Sport straddles sport and comfort beautifully, though limited range and premium pricing narrow its appeal to the bold EV adopter.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA (2026) First Drive Impression - AI to improve your drive.
How do you stop the Chinese manufacturers from stealing your customers? You beat them at their own game. The new Mercedes-Benz CLA flips the script on the current desire for tech and convenience in passenger vehicles, offering the younger buyer a product that ticks more of the boxes that they care about.
Ford Ranger 2.3T Sport Review - Bridging The Gap
The Ford Ranger 2.3T Sport brings something fresh to the double cab space: a petrol engine. With 222 kW on tap, it's capable, quick, and well-equipped. No 4x4 and understated styling hold it back slightly, but at R844,900, it remains a compelling option for those wanting performance and practicality.
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The New 9th-generation Toyota Hilux - First Drive Impression
The 9th-gen Toyota Hilux gets flak for looking like a facelift, but a brutal Namibian test drive proves it’s a seriously refined evolution. Toyota ignored the soft, urban-leisure hype to give its core commercial market exactly what it needs: pure durability. Backed by a smoother 48V mild-hybrid system, major suspension upgrades, and a rugged new interior, it’s a vastly better workhorse; even if tech bugs and a conservative approach might scare off city buyers.
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SA Drivers Could Save Hundreds of Rands a Month — Starting Next Month
After four months of relentless fuel price hikes that pushed petrol to an all-time record of R28.06 per litre, a US-Iran ceasefire has sent oil prices tumbling — and early data suggests July could deliver the biggest drop South African motorists have seen all year.
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The New Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 sneaks in just under R1mil.
Mercedes-Benz's boldest compact sedan yet has landed in SA. The new CLA 200 brings AI-powered tech, mild-hybrid efficiency and a near-concept-car interior — all from under R950,000. Here's everything you need to know.
BYD Atto 2 DM-i Dynamic - First Drive Review
The BYD Atto 2 DM-i is South Africa's most affordable PHEV at R449,900. It pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for 122 kW, a 40 km electric range, and a total range of 930 km. We drive the Dynamic trim on launch and walk away suitably impressed.
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Jaecoo J5 Gets Electrified! Hybrid and EV Variants Arriving Soon.
JAECOO will expand its J5 range in South Africa in August 2026 with two new variants — a hybrid (SHS) and a fully electric model (BEV): offering buyers a choice of three powertrains with strong specs and competitive efficiency figures.
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BYD ATTO 2 DM-i launched: Cheapest PHEV in SA
The BYD ATTO 2 DM-i just launched in South Africa, featuring premium technology, modern SUV styling, an efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain and is now the cheapest PHEV in SA.
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Porsche Reveals Three Toy Story 911s to Benefit Charity
Porsche has unveiled three one-of-one 911s inspired by Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie from Toy Story 5, each hand-built by its Sonderwunsch team and set to be sold in aid of three U.S. charities.Meet the team
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