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The VW Transporter: Built like the Ford Tourneo but not better " The Mail & Guardian
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (725+ words) Much like the Volkswagen Amarok and Ford Ranger, the new VW Transporter has a relationship with the Ford Tourneo. It is part of a global commercial vehicle alliance between the two brands." What does that mean?" Well, instead of cross-ownership,…...
Isuzu's D-Max V-Cross could've been a premium bakkie but for this " The Mail & Guardian
2+ week, 3+ day ago (667+ words) Since I started motoring, I've had two Isuzus." One was a D-Max 1. 9 litre bakkie that I labelled a workhorse but it wasn't something I would buy for everyday driving." The second was a flagship SUV, the MU-X, which proved to…...
Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S: Bang for your buck " The Mail & Guardian
2+ week, 3+ day ago (732+ words) Last year, I took the Toyota Corolla Cross on a trip from Gauteng to Limpopo. I wanted to test the space, fuel consumption, comfort and the ride quality because the vehicle had become popular among South Africans. While it passed…...
Still turning heads: Mercedes-Benz C Class " The Mail & Guardian
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (605+ words) Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new electric C-Class at its global launch last week, drawing mixed reactions to its updated design language." Before the next chapter arrives, we spent time behind the wheel of the current, fifth-generation C-Class " a model rolling off…...
Africa's electric motorbike future can be built locally and powered by solar " our 6000km ride shows what's possible " The Mail & Guardian
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1170+ words) Across much of Africa, motorcycles are not leisure vehicles. They are workhorses. They carry commuters, schoolchildren, goods, medicines and deliveries. For millions of people, they provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders…...
The Haval H6 GT: Petrol or PHEV. Which one should you choose? " The Mail & Guardian
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (1175+ words) When the GWM Haval H6 GT arrived in South Africa in 2022, it turned many heads due to its Lamborghini Urus-esque looks." It got a refresh in 2024, and the plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variant was released in June 2025 alongside the new H6." Chinese…...
No need for fuel panic-buying, government and industry leaders say " The Mail & Guardian
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (352+ words) Uncertainty over oil supply and prices has led the government and industry leaders to" reassure motorists that there is adequate fuel supply and urge the public not to panic-buy. In a statement, the department of mineral and petroleum resources said…...
VW Tayron is a comfortable and stylish family SUV but the small engine lets it down " The Mail & Guardian
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (929+ words) When I had the VW Tiguan on test last year, I found it profoundly verified VW's vision of incorporating technology with a composed drive while maximising style, comfort and fuel economy." The VW Tiguan ended up winning Family Car of…...
Festive drive: Chery Tiggo 9 and all its might " The Mail & Guardian
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (768+ words) I reviewed the Chery Tiggo 9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in late 2025 and believed that alongside the Omoda C9, it was the flag-bearer for how far Chinese cars have come." I had the top-of-the-range petrol variant on test for the festive period. Although…...
Auto industry urges "fine-tuned" tariffs, not a 50% import hike " The Mail & Guardian
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (799+ words) While the department of trade, industry and competition has warned that tariffs on completely built-up imported vehicles could rise from 25% to 50%, BMW Group South Africa chief executive Peter van Binsbergen says the automotive industry is not seeking such a large…...