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News & Reviews by Tayedza Mbiri

Author - Tayedza Mbiri

Tayedza Mbiri

Starting his petrol-infused passion at a ripe young age playing a plethora of racing video games, Taye has been into the motoring industry for years. During his university years studying Law, he dipped his toes into motoring photography, videography, and exploring what Southern Africa has to offer for the motoring scene at large. Most recently, he presented a YouTube series for a famous Japanese manufacturer and now finds himself fresh on the AutoTrader content creation team. He hopes to own a 90s Subaru one day soon.
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iCaur V27
Buying a Car

First Drive Impression: Pre-Homologation iCaur V27

Ahead of the official launch in South Africa, we managed to have a go with the iCaur V27, albeit a pre-homologation unit exclusively at Chery's Head Office in Bryanston. Here's what we thought.
Author - Tayedza Mbiri
Arcfox T1
Buying a Car

Arcfox T1 (2026) - Launch Review

BAIC has now launched its new energy vehicle sub-brand, ArcFox, and heralding this is the T1, an electric hatchback.
Author - Tayedza Mbiri
iCaur V23

Living with the ICaur V23 in South Africa

Our wrapped long-term ICaur has been a quirky addition to our fleet, but how has living with the vehicle fared over my time with it?
Author - Tayedza Mbiri
Kia Seltos
Buying a Car

Top 5 things we love about the Kia Seltos

We had the updated Kia Seltos on test recently and we picked a few things we liked about the well-loved family SUV.
Author - Tayedza Mbiri
iCaur V25
Buying a Car

ICaur V25 global launch in China 2026

Moving away from an EV only strategy, Chery Group's customisable and fashionable ICaur brand looks to REEV tech to soften the petrol price blow. One of these vehicles is the V25. Here's what we know thus far.
Author - Tayedza Mbiri
VARIOUS VARIOUS
Buying a Car

Which hybrid SUV saves you the most in South Africa?

We need to save on fuel costs, so which of these popular hybrid vehicles will save you the most right now?
Author - Tayedza Mbiri
Toyota GR Corolla
Automotive News

The Last Dance - Toyota GR Cup - Round 7 Pre-Race Talk

The final and biggest round of the GR Cup, we return to HQ at Zwartkops Raceway. The heat is on.
Author - Tayedza Mbiri
Volkswagen Polo
Buying a Car

SA Car Ownership: Is Your Volkswagen Polo Costing You Too Much?

How much does it really cost you to own a Volkswagen Polo? It is one of South Africa's most loved hatchbacks but you don't want the wool being pulled over your eyes don't you?
Author - Tayedza Mbiri
Chery Grootman
Buying a Car

Chery's Grootman bakkie to be built in South Africa!

The Grootman: not only does this bakkie get a Proudly South African nameplate, but it will also be built locally!
Author - Tayedza Mbiri
BMW 3-Series
Buying a Car

Luxury Sedan Ownership in South Africa: What a BMW 3 Series Truly Costs You

The 3-Series has been and is one of the most desirable cars to hop into, and the demand hasn't faded one shade. How much does it truly cost to own, though?
Author - Tayedza Mbiri