Buying a Car
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Small Chinese EV
Before you commit to EV mobility, you will need to understand the limitations of the electric car you have your eye set on. Not all EVs are created equal, and some may behave a little differently to what you expect. Find out here why your affordable Chinese EV charges more slowly than you would like.
Toyota bZ4x Touring BEV AWD (2026) Video Review - Toyota's First BEV Offering
Toyota takes a practical approach with the bZ4X Touring, skipping EV overcomplication in favour of traditional motoring sanity. Offering Lexus-level cabin hush, Subaru-derived X-MODE gravel capability, and up to 487 km of range, the bZ4X Touring delivers high-performance electric mobility without burning the rulebook.
Buying a Car
Comparison: Entry-level hatchbacks against the best-selling high-riding crossovers
Torn between a frugal hatch and a high-riding crossover? We stacked Mzansi’s three top-selling hatchbacks directly against the leading crossovers to see where your money goes furthest.
Car Ownership
Hatchbacks vs Crossovers: Why the R3/km Cost-Efficiency Rule is Shifting to Urban SUVs
The traditional R3/km ownership benchmark is shifting. While B-segment hatchbacks once defined budget motoring, rising pothole risks, aggressive Chinese and Indian import pricing, and superior resale values have made urban crossovers the new sweet spot for total cost of ownership and practical everyday value.
GWM Ora 5 EV Ultra Luxury (2026) Review - An Ora 5 For All Tastes
The GWM Ora 5 replaces the Ora 03 with a bigger crossover body and three powertrain options: petrol, hybrid, or full-electric. We tested the R599,900 BEV with its 520 km claimed range and 150 kW motor. The bubble-car styling divides opinion, but the interior punches above its weight with quality materials and clever packaging. It's spacious, easy to drive, and well-equipped, though real-world consumption exceeded claims. The BEV makes sense for urban buyers wanting a practical electric runabout,
Buying a Car
Why R420,000 is the average purchase price of a used car in 2026
The average used car price in South Africa has risen 35% since 2020, from R312,794 to R423,080. Here's what drove the surge, the brief correction we all missed, and where the market stands today.
Ford Everest 2.0SiT 4x4 Active (2026) Review South Africa
The 2026 Ford Everest lineup welcomes the new entry-level Active trim, replacing the XLT. Ford has reworked the equipment list to keep costs competitive while introducing a single-turbo 2.0L diesel engine with a timing chain, prioritising long-term reliability over raw power. Despite a drop in power output, the Active trim retains its modern interior tech, top-tier safety suite, and exceptional ride quality, making it a compelling, reliable contender in the 7-seater body-on-frame SUV market.
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.
Changan Uni-S 1.5T CE (2026) Review - It has no right to be this good
The Changan Uni-S CE lands in South Africa’s highly competitive family SUV segment with aggressive styling, a high-tech cabin, and a punchy 1.5-litre turbocharged engine. Priced at just R469,900, it challenges established rivals by offering premium-grade materials and impressive road manners at an unbeatable price.
Buying a Car
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.Meet the team
Ané AlbertseJournalistCharleen ClarkeJournalistLawrence MinnieJournalistRyno FourieJournalistSean NurseJournalistTayedza MbiriJournalistView all
Ané AlbertseJournalistCharleen ClarkeJournalistLawrence MinnieJournalistRyno FourieJournalistSean NurseJournalistTayedza MbiriJournalistView all