Denis Droppa Group motoring editor

Denis Droppa has spent 28 years as a motoring journalist on two and four wheels, covering new-model launches, road tests, motorsport, and the motor industry.

Editors Choice

South Africa's best-selling bakkies

Motoring

Locally-built pick-ups still lead the way but Chinese contenders make inroads

Outa accuses RTMC of keeping a billion-rand secret

News

Civil action organisation in court battle to know how licence fees are set

These were SA’s best selling cars in February

Business

Toyota rules but Suzuki takes second from VW for second month in a row

Lower interest rates drive increased SA car sales in February

Business

New car sales in South Africa saw another healthy uptick last month, a gain of 7.3% compared with February 2024.

FIRST DRIVE | New VW Transporter T7 loads up on refinement

Motoring

Along with extra space and practicality, Volkswagen's latest van is quiet and smooth riding

REVIEW | Small Hyundai Exter punches above its weight

Motoring

India’s 2024 car of the year arrives in SA as brand's most affordable contender

Volkswagen is asking you to name its new small SUV

Motoring

Volkswagen Group Africa will hold a public competition to find a name for its new compact SUV to be built and sold in ...

South Africa has a new favourite car as January sales grow

Motoring

Toyota remained South Africa’s favourite brand last month, but Suzuki overtook Volkswagen for second place.

AA backtracks and calls for zero-alcohol driving in SA

News

AA formerly opposed zero-alcohol limit for drivers but now says ‘a life is worth more than a beer’

Corrected figures revealed for December 2024 SA car sales

Motoring

Naamsa says 181 fewer vehicles were sold than earlier reported