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Featured ArticleSouth Africa's cheapest hybrid? Suzuki Across (2026) - First Drive ReviewSuzuki releases another great product. The flagship Across is now available in South Africa, and we got comfortable with it in the Cape.Buying a Car19 Mar 2026| Tayedza Mbiri

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Haval H6 PHEV(2026) First Drive ReviewGWM has worked hard to become an established brand in South Africa and has earned the trust of South African consumers. With a highly recognised marque like the H6 in its ranks, it's hard to ignore what the brand has achieved in the country. The next evolution of the H6 has arrived, and AutoTrader was on hand to give the new H6 a whirl.Automotive News19 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie

The 5 Most Reliable Vehicles You Can Buy in 2026Overall reliability is a critical purchasing factor for South African motorists. According to the latest data, these are the most reliable vehicles in the country.Buying a Car19 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie

Suzuki Across vs Lepas L4 vs Nissan Magnite vs Haval Jolion: Which one wins?The South African compact SUV market is more competitive than ever, and the arrival of the Suzuki Across in March 2026 marks a major shift for the brand. While Europe knows the Across as a rebadged Toyota RAV4 PHEV, the South African version is a smaller crossover (based on the Indian-market Victoris) that sits alongside the Grand Vitara.Buying a Car19 Mar 2026|Sean Nurse

Top 10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa 2026Since we're only in March, we can't quite gauge how bakkie sales will look by the end of 2026, but we've examined January and February sales figures to bring you SA's best-selling bakkies up to 28 February 2026.Buying a Car18 Mar 2026|Ané Albertse

Best used family SUVs to buy in 2026 in South AfricaWith new-car prices going up, it almost makes no sense to buy a brand-new car. If you're keen on buying a car and keeping it for many years, these reliable SUVs will go the distance. We picked our favourites and added valuable buying advice.Buying a Car18 Mar 2026|Ané Albertse

What is the cheapest 7-seaterDon't want to break the bank and need a 7-seater car? Here's the cheapest brand new one for sale in South Africa.Buying a Car17 Mar 2026|Tayedza Mbiri

What is the safest vehicle on the road today? As cars become bigger, faster, and more technologically advanced, safety has become a very important factor in buying decisions. We take a look at the global industry and our local one and see who tops the charts in the safety stakes.Buying a Car17 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie

GR Cup Round 1 - Post Race Garage TalkRound 1 of the GR Cup media challenge kicked off at Killarney Racetrack on the 14th of March, and here's how Taye got on in his first outing.Automotive News16 Mar 2026|Tayedza Mbiri

The most popular bakkies in SA: Which should you buy?The South African bakkie market in 2026 is currently defined by a massive generational shift among the legacy brands and an aggressive influx of new competitors from Asia. These are the makes and models that you should be looking at.Buying a Car16 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie

Chery South Africa Updates Tiggo 4 RangeSince its local debut in late 2021, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro has been nothing short of a market disruptor. It didn't just enter the competitive compact SUV segment; it dominated it. By the end of 2025, the Tiggo 4 range solidified its "people’s favourite" status, racking up over 18 000 units sold in a single year and ranking as the fourth best-selling passenger vehicle in South Africa.Automotive News16 Mar 2026|Sean Nurse

Renault Kiger Turbo (2026) First Drive ReviewRenault brings back the 1.0 turbo powertrain for the upper trims of the Kiger range. Is this where you should spend your money?Buying a Car16 Mar 2026|Ané Albertse

What is a vehicle registration certificate?This is everything you need to know about the registration certificate attached to your car and your ownership of it.Car Ownership13 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie

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