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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ vs. GWM Tank 300: The Ultimate Off-Road Value ShootoutToyota's baby Land Cruiser versus GWM's Tank 300 now with diesel power. Which one provides the best off-road value?
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Mercedes-Benz CLA (2026) First Drive Impression - AI to improve your drive.How do you stop the Chinese manufacturers from stealing your customers? You beat them at their own game. The new Mercedes-Benz CLA flips the script on the current desire for tech and convenience in passenger vehicles, offering the younger buyer a product that ticks more of the boxes that they care about.
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The 5 best similar cars to the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
Chery's Tiggo 4 Pro is blowing up the sales charts in SA, but what if you're still unsure? These 5 more familiar alternatives may sway you.
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BYD Atto 8 vs Chery Tiggo 9 CSH vs Hyundai Santa Fe HEV: Which one has the lowest running costs?
The upper end of the family SUV market is undergoing a major shift as consumers seek out more fuel-efficient versions of these seven-seater MPVs. Economy is the name of the game, and this is how the new kids stack up.
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The modern ancestry test: 2007 Audi S3 vs 2025 Audi S3
The Audi S3 has evolved in more ways than just the styling. We take a closer look at and compare the second-generation Audi S3 (8P), originally launched in South Africa in 2007, with the latest Audi S3 (8Y).
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Aarto Demerit System Final Countdown: What South African Drivers Need to Know Now
The Aarto system now appears to be rolling out. Here's what you can expect from July 2026 and what driving habits you may have to change.
Buying a Car
The top 5 fastest bakkies of 2026 in South Africa (0-100 km/h)
Forget the slow-coach diesels of yesteryear; this lineup features some seriously speedy double-cabs that finish the obligatory 0–100 km/h sprint in as little as 4.5 to 8 seconds.
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Subaru won't enter a price war in South Africa
We recently attended a media day with Subaru, where the Japanese automaker reminded us of what the brand stood for and, more importantly, what its products are capable of. Find out what Subaru's stance is on the influx of Chinese models in the segments in which it competes.
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Opinion: How software may rewrite the rules of the SA motoring space
When a South African motorist sells their car today, the checklist remains largely historical. They collect the spare keys, gather a folder of physical service stamps, and ensure the engine bay is clean. But we are rapidly moving toward an era where the final step of selling a vehicle will mirror trading in an iPhone: navigating to a central screen and tapping “Factory Reset.”
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Mitsubishi Triton Gets Bi-Turbo Power and Meaner GLS Trim in SA!
South Africa’s highly competitive premium bakkie segment has just received another competitor. Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA) has officially updated its Triton range for 2026. The big news? The arrival of the Bi-turbo flagship, along with a dark-themed styling update for the popular GLS derivatives.