Expert Car Reviews
Long-Term Update 2: Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Life Plus (2025)Spending the December 2025 holidays with the latest Volkswagen Golf sounds like a splendid idea. Here's how we got on.
Chery Tiggo 8 1.5T CSH PHEV Apex (2025) ReviewWe got the keys to the Chery Tiggo 8 for December 2025. But not just any Tiggo 8, but the 1.5T CSH PHEV Apex derivative. After covering thousands of kilometres in this model, here are our thoughts.
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Chery Tiggo 8 1.5T CSH PHEV Apex (2025) ReviewWe got the keys to the Chery Tiggo 8 for December 2025. But not just any Tiggo 8, but the 1.5T CSH PHEV Apex derivative. After covering thousands of kilometres in this model, here are our thoughts.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
Ford Transit Custom 2.0SiT panel van SWB Sport (2025)
The December break proved to be a true test of our long-term Ford Transit Custom test unit. We put the Transit to task and made total use of the cavernous load area of the van.
BMW X3 20 Pure Design (2025) Review
The BMW X3 is a staple in the local premium Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) market. Much of it is due to it being one of the locally produced models from the German automaker. But we grab the keys to find out if that is the only reason.
Can the Jetour T2 change our opinon?
We’ve been critical of Jetour in the past — and for good reason. The T2 Odyssey XWD, however, finally gives us something to get excited about.
Honda Amaze 1.2 Trend (2025) Review
We've added another vehicle to the AutoTrader long-term test fleet, namely, the base model Honda Amaze. I spent a month in this budget sedan too see what these more basic products have to offer in today's market.
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line Plus (2025) Quick Review
If you don't have GTI or Golf R money, can you still buy a decent enough Golf that will be a stylish and sophisticated daily driver? The R-Line Plus model was ours for a week; let's see if it's worth splashing out on or if you should opt for a different model or an entirely different brand.
GAC M8 Master PHEV (2025) Quick Review
The arrival of the GAC M8 Master marks a shift in South Africa's luxury MPV landscape. Officially introduced by the brand's distributor, Salvador Caetano South Africa, at the Festival of Motoring in September 2025, this flagship is South Africa’s first-ever Plug-in Hybrid Electric MPV (PHEV).
BAIC B30 1.5T HEV Premium Adventure AWD (2025) Review
The BAIC B30 has arrived in South Africa as a contender in the mid-size SUV segment. While BAIC has previously focused on the off-road-ready B40 and the road-biased X55, the B30 is a middle ground. It aims to offer a "best-of-both-worlds" solution: the fuel efficiency of a hybrid with some off-road DNA.
Geely E5 Apex (2025) - Review
Another brand returns to the South African market as a force to be reckoned with. Geely re-enters and joins its maiden voyage range with the electric E5.
Mazda 2 1.5 Dynamic Auto (2025) - Review
Contemporary Japanese design, graceful powertrains and a legacy name. Does the Mazda 2 still hold up against stiff competition?
Opel Grandland (2025) Road-Trip Review
A shimmering bronze-coloured Opel Grandland in GS Line graced my driveway for just over a week. Although it looks like more of a city crossover, it proved itself on our weekend getaway to a picturesque trout farm near Rawsonville. With so many other great cars in this segment, can Opel gain a foothold, though?