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VW Group Africa MD cautions SA on delayed NEV legislation
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) MD Martina Biene used the annual VW Indaba event to kick off the company’s official 75th anniversary celebrations, but also to sound a warning bell to South Africans that all is not well.
FIRST DRIVE | New Renault Captur impresses with sporty styling and poised performance
The French B-SUV launches with three trims, namely the entry-level Techno, mid-tier Iconic and range-topping Esprit Alpine.
Santaco, traffic authorities and Heineken launch drive to cut festive road fatalities
Held at the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa offices in Sandton on Friday, the event saw four entities meet and say together they directly influence road behaviour, alcohol access, commuter safety and on-the-ground enforcement visibility.
Chery and other Chinese models in SA awarded five-star safety ratings
The latest round of the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) tests have awarded five-star safety ratings to the latest Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro models. The two models are on sale in SA.
FIRST DRIVE | Refreshed Renault Kiger impresses on style but not performance
Three models of the face-lifted Renault Kiger have gone on sale in South Africa.
FIRST DRIVE | Omoda C7 impresses in some areas, underwhelms in others
The Omoda C7 has been launched in SA, and I got to drive it before its debut. It’s available in three specification levels comprising the C7 1.6 TGDI Luxury, Elegance and C7 SHS, the latter model powered by a hybrid powertrain.
FIRST DRIVE | We put the Tata Tiago and Punch through their paces
We get an early turn of the wheels in the Tata brand’s new quartet after re-entering SA
REVIEW | The Porsche 911 Carrera T is a modern road rocket with a vintage twist
Does a manual transmission hinder or enhance the performance icon? Phuti Mpyane finds out
FIRST DRIVE | Does the roomy VW Tayron justify its price premium?
The high-riding SUV is available as a five- or seven-seater and replaces the Tiguan Allspace.
FIRST DRIVE | Refreshed Mazda CX-60 rides high on refinement
Updated models now offer comfier, quieter rides for everyday family-hauling























