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Grid vs Garage: How SA's Changing Power Dynamics Affect Home EV ChargingElectricity tariffs have increased again but what does this mean if you do your EV charging at home? Here's what we've researched.
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SAPS Roadblock RightsIt's hard to describe that sinking feeling when you encounter the flashing blue lights, yellow signs and orange bollards. Here's what you can and cannot do at a police checkpoint.
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Best budget cars under R250,000 in South Africa
The budget car landscape is evergreen because everyone needs wheels. Here are some of the best buys brand new in 2026 thus far.
Car Ownership
5 Cars That Cost Less Than R1,000/Month to Fill Up
With fuel prices still reaching for teh sky, finding a budget-friendly and fuel-efficient car is top of the list when consumers are looking to buy a car.
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The Grey Market Invasion: Are illegal cars being taken off our roads?
Ever wonder how those unknown vehicle models or cars with foreign plates manage to occupy our roads? Here's how they get through our borders, and this is what the cops are doing about it.
Buying a Car
Toyota Hilux vs. Ford Ranger: Which bakkie retains more value after 3 years?
Buying either of SA’s favourite double cabs is a safe bet for your wallet, but the hard data reveals an interesting twist. See how the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger hold up after 36 months of ownership.
Buying a Car
Toyota Fortuner GR-S vs. Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV Vanguard: Lowest running costs
We look beyond the purchase price to calculate the true real-world running costs of the Chery Tiggo 9 1.5T CSH Plug-in hybrid Vanguard AWD versus the Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 4x4 GR-Sport. Who wins: China or Japan?
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BYD and Absa announce partnership
The local New Energy Vehicle (NEV) landscape is shifting gears rapidly, and BYD Auto South Africa aims to capitalise on the market shift. Building on a relationship first established in 2025, BYD and Absa have officially elevated their collaboration through BYD Finance.
Buying a Car
Leapmotor C10 REEV pricing versus BYD Sealion 6
New Energy Vehicles are slowly making their way into our local market, appealing not only to those looking to be a little greener but also to those seeking to save money on fuel. We take a look at two new entrants to this new market space and see how they compare on price.
Buying a Car
GWM Ora 5 (2026) First Drive Review
We drive the R424,900 GWM Ora 5 HEV Super Luxury on launch in Cape Town. See if this punchy, long-range hybrid has what it takes to challenge the Toyota default.