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Gauteng licence disc price hikes: Real costs, implementation dates, and cheapest renewal optionsFind out how Gauteng's proposed vehicle licence disc price hikes affect you, including new weight-based tariffs, implementation timelines, and a step-by-step cost comparison of the cheapest renewal options from post offices to online portals and banking apps.
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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!
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Is Your Car on the List? 2026’s Top 5 Most Reliable Models
A vehicle's reliability score has a comprehensive effect on how consumers perceive it. Ask the French, they are still battling a reputation decades later. After exhaustive data collection, we have identified the five most reliable vehicles in Mzansi.
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?
Buying a Car
Used Chinese cars: How well are 3-year-old Havals and Cherys holding their value?
Wondering how 3-year-old Haval and Chery SUVs hold their value in SA? We look at real-world depreciation, spare parts, and used market prices.
Buying a Car
The under-R400k EV reality: Can you really live with a Chery Q or Geely E2 as your only car?
Thinking of buying a budget EV in SA? From insurance and charging to V2L backup, here is the daily reality of owning a Chery Q or Geely E2.
Buying a Car
Why Small 7-Seaters Are Exploding in Popularity
With household budgets tight and the average used car now costing over R421,000, South Africans are becoming "ruthless about value". Here is why compact 7-seaters are rapidly replacing traditional hatchbacks and expensive SUVs as the ultimate buy for families.
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Kyalami to host Africa's first-ever international 24-hour race in January 2027
South African motorsport fans have a landmark event to look forward to: the iconic Michelin 24H Series will make its African debut at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 8 to 10 January 2027, marking the first international 24-hour race ever held on the continent.
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Pricing for xDrive BMW M2 revealed for South Africa!
BMW South Africa has officially expanded its high-performance compact lineup with the introduction of the new all-wheel-drive BMW M2 coupe M xDrive. Joining its rear-wheel-drive siblings, the M xDrive variant brings added traction and a slightly higher price tag.
Car Ownership
Is it cheaper to run an EV on Eskom power than a petrol car at R30/litre?
As fuel prices rocket toward their highest ever levels, many consumers are seriously considering going EV, but is operating an EV really cheaper than running to the pumps? We run the numbers to find out.
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The Reality of SA’s Proposed New Car Tax
For decades, South African motorists have treated annual licence disc renewals as a routine, if slightly painful, administrative chore. But if a new proposal currently being discussed by the Department of Transport gains traction, your next trip to the licensing department could come with an extra charge.