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An Amarok African AdventureVolkswagen embarked on an epic adventure across the Drakensberg and Eastern Cape to remind everyone just how great the Amarok is, and we went along for the ride.
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National Number Plate OverhaulsSouth Africa’s vehicle licence disc could soon become a thing of the past. Find out what the newest provincial registration rules mean for your current vehicle plates.
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Camouflaged Test Mule Fuels Speculation About New VW Caddy Bakkie
Fans of the half-ton UTE segment have been rather depressed since the Chev Utility and NP200 were discontinued, jumping at any news of a replacement vehicle for the segment. We can now confirm that there are plans afoot for SA!
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Why local vehicle insurers are quietly requiring two tracking devices on specific high-risk bakkies
Bakkies are among the highest-risk vehicles for theft, and insurers are attempting to mitigate this by installing dual tracking devices. Here is what you need to know about these policies.
Car Ownership
Car Licence Discs and Driver's Cards Are Going Digital
It is no secret that the traffic department, licensing system, and even home affairs are riddled with corruption, and that offending citizens engage in highly illegal identity cloning of their vehicles and themselves, but that is all about to come to an end if the government has its way.
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Gauteng’s E-Toll Gantries Are Now Watching Your Speed
Gauteng's old e-toll gantries are being repurposed into Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) cameras. The system calculates your average speed between two gantries — meaning the old trick of braking past a camera and speeding up again won't work anymore. Fines will be issued automatically, so set that cruise control to 120 km/h.
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AARTO Phase 2 is Here: The 62 South African municipalities affected starting 1 July 2026
AARTO Phase 2 is here and forms part of the foundation for a larger project. Here is what you need to know.
Car Ownership
The R28/L Petrol Survival Guide
The R28/L Petrol Survival Guide: How the June 2026 record fuel price changes your monthly commute budget.
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The Pothole Claims Registry - How to claim for pothole damage
You are cruising along, and suddenly you feel and hear that sickening thud that sounds very expensive. A pothole has just claimed another victim, but you do have recourse! This is how you go about claiming back for the damage.
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New Ford Escort Mk1 RS revealed - and it's pricey!
No screens. No ABS. 895 kg. Built under official global licence from Ford, Boreham Motorworks has re-engineered the ultimate analogue classic from the ground up. But bringing one to South Africa will cost you serious supercar money.
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July fuel price update: Can we expect some breathing room?
After months of record highs, the fuel levy relief now expires on 1 July 2026 too. But here's the twist: fuel prices could still be coming down. What's changed?