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News & Reviews by Ryno Fourie

Author - Ryno Fourie

Ryno Fourie

Ryno started his career capturing press images of the latest and greatest vehicles which have subsequently adorned the covers and pages of prominent motoring titles locally and internationally. After a short stint as a photography lecturer, he once again joined the automotive industry as a sub-editor and photographer for a local publication, however, currently, you will find him spending most of his time in the studio creating written, video, and photography content as part of the AutoTrader content team.
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Automotive News
Automotive News

Mercedes-Benz Museum: a celebration of 140 years of innovation

Mercedes-Benz South Africa invited AutoTrader to go to Stuttgart, Germany, to visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum. In this article, we highlight some of the most interesting exhibitions and provide a high-level explanation of why this museum can be described as the cradle of combustion-powered vehicles.
Author - Ryno Fourie
Volkswagen Amarok

Did Volkswagen find its niche with the Amarok 2.3TSI PanAmericana 4Motion? (2026) Review

AutoTrader got the keys to one of the most anticipated bakkies, the Volkswagen Amarok 2.3TSI PanAmericana 4Motion. Why do you ask? Well, this particular derivative steps up the performance level to 222kW, and we explain why this is important for the brand.
Author - Ryno Fourie
Suzuki DZire

Suzuki DZire 1.2 GL+ (2025) Review

We grabbed the keys to the Suzuki DZire in 1.2 GL+ guise to find out if budget actually means bad or if you could be pleasantly surprised.
Author - Ryno Fourie
Volkswagen T-Cross
Buyer's Guide

Volkswagen T-Cross Buyer's Guide (2019–Present)

The Volkswagen T-Cross has been a popular alternative to the Polo in the South African market. If you're interested in buying one but need to know what to look for or which one will serve you better, we have the guide for you.
Author - Ryno Fourie
Volkswagen Golf

Should you buy a hatchback in 2026?: Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Life Plus (2025) Quick Review

We ask the question: Should you buy a hatchback in 2026? Using the Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI in Life Plus guise, we explore the pros and cons.
Author - Ryno Fourie
Honda Amaze

Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend - Long term update 2

We recently took delivery of the Honda Amaze in 1.2 trend guise. After a few more weeks behind the wheel, we give an update as to what it is like to live with the compact sedan.
Author - Ryno Fourie
Isuzu D-Max
Buyer's Guide

Isuzu D-Max 7th Generation Buyer's Guide (2022-2026)

The Isuzu D-Max has earned its reputation as a no-quit bakkie across both the agricultural and lifestyle segments. If you are in the market for one and want to be sure what to look for, then this buyer's guide will help you along the way.
Author - Ryno Fourie
Buying a Car
Buying a Car

What does coach-built mean?

Coach building has been around even before the first internal combustion-powered car became available, and yet the craft is still around today. Here is what it means when you get a coach-built car.
Author - Ryno Fourie
Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+
Automotive News

Mercedes-AMG brings back the inline-6 cylinder for the GLC 53

Mercedes-AMG has introduced a new GLC 53, which slots between the GLC 43 and GLC 63 derivatives. The key characteristic of the newcomer is the revised inline-6 cylinder engine.
Author - Ryno Fourie
Automotive News
Automotive News

Isuzu maps its future in SA

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) hosted its 2026 IMSAf Address at the company’s Struandale manufacturing plant in Gqeberha, and we were there to find out what the company was planning for the future of the brand in SA.
Author - Ryno Fourie