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70 Years of Ferrari Racing in Southern AfricaWe attended the launch of the book titled 70 Years of Ferrari Racing in Southern Africa, and here is what you can expect inside.
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Tighter reins for the Ferrari PurosangueFerrari introduced the highly controversial Purosangue in late 2022. Now, a few years later, the Italian marque has upgraded the model and presents the Handling Speciale package.
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SA car sales analysis: How did the newcomers perform in April?
History was made in April 2026 as the Chery Tiggo 4 became South Africa’s top-selling passenger car, ending the VW Polo Vivo's long-standing reign. Suzuki also reclaimed second position in overall sales, overtaking Volkswagen! Here's how the new models launched last month performed in terms of sales!
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BMW X5 Buyer's Guide (2019-2026)
While the BMW X3 is locally produced and one of the more popular models for the German automaker, the X5 offers more space and performance. But are there things you should look out for before buying a used example? Find out what those items are here.
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Rolls-Royce unveils Project Nightingale: A new era of coachbuilding
Project Nightingale is Rolls-Royce's most ambitious coachbuilt creation to date, blending the audacious experimental spirit of its 1920s heritage with cutting-edge electric technology, Art Deco-inspired design, and unmatched personalisation, offered to just 100 of the world's most discerning clients.
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Updated Ford Ranger driven in SA
The Ford Ranger lineup received extensive specification changes, including the addition of a 2.3-litre turbo petrol engine and the introduction of a Sport trim level, bridging the gap between XLT and Wiltrak/Tremor variants.
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King of the Hill: The Manufacturers’ War Ignites the 2026 Simola Hillclimb
The mist over the Knysna lagoon had barely cleared before the roar of engines, and the earth-shaking antics of anti-lag signalled the start of the 16th Simola Hillclimb. This wasn't just a race; it was a high-stakes showdown where South Africa’s automotive giants—Mercedes-AMG, BMW, Volkswagen, and Stellantis—went head-to-head on the infamous 1.9km strip of tarmac.
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Hybrid vs Petrol: Which is actually cheaper in 2026?
With inland petrol prices hitting a staggering R26.63 per litre this May, the "nice-to-have" fuel efficiency of a hybrid has officially become a "must-have" for the South African wallet. But with purchase prices still varying wildly, is the math actually in your favour?
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Chery Q (2026) EV: Quick First Drive Review - In China!
As South Africans groan under yet another fuel price increase, Chery aims to bring in more affordable cars that don't need petrol or diesel at all, just good old electricity. Can the new Q come in even cheaper than the BYD Dolphin Surf and the new Geely E2? I drove the Q briefly at Chery's very own testing track in Wuhu, China.
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Which Jetour T2 should you buy in South Africa?
Since its South African debut in late 2025, the Jetour T2 has rapidly become one of the most talked-about SUVs on our roads. Which one should you buy within the range, though?
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Beating the South African fuel price: A guide to being more frugal
The fuel price has increased by R4.00 per litre for petrol and by a staggering R14.50 per litre for diesel compared to the start of the year. To get your wallet back to that January sweet spot, you don't necessarily need a new car—you need a new strategy.
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10 cars that do over 20km per litre in South Africa
In South Africa, finding a car that does over 20 km per litre (roughly 5.0 L/100km or less) is the holy grail for beating petrol price hikes. Here are 20 options that will get you either better or very close to the number!