1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (586+ words) The Blizwheel F0.5 folds down to the length of a 17-inch laptop and weighs as little as 7.5kg, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK. The Blizwheel F0.5 is an electric scooter designed to disappear into a backpack when the ride is over. It folds down to…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago   (622+ words) Chery has not been shy about putting SUVs at the centre of its South African strategy, but there is clearly more cooking in the Chery kitchen. At the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami, the brand announced and previewed three vehicles…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (727+ words) Unveiled at Kyalami last week, the new Volkswagen T-Roc is bigger and more tech-laden, while keeping the character of the original compact SUV, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK. Positioned neatly between the Taigo and Tiguan, the T-Roc continues to occupy an interesting…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (752+ words) The Automobile Association is preparing to shift gear, its CEO, Bobby Ramagwede, tells ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK. The roadside-assistance business that built the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) is approaching its own expiry date. As electric vehicle sales begin to register…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (656+ words) Upgrades to two off-grid hubs will add faster charging, expanded solar generation and more than twice the battery storage. Rising demand from passenger and commercial vehicles prompted the expansion. Charge aims to complete the work before the end of 2026. “When…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (241+ words) New petrol hybrid models promise lower fuel consumption while retaining the Toyota flagship SUV’s off-road focus. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has launched two Land Cruiser 300 models, adding 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol hybrid powertrains to the flagship SUV range. The hybrid…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (835+ words) The Volvo ES90 proves that technology can be far more impressive than throwing more gadgets at a car, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK. For decades, I have known German luxury vehicle brands to have set the benchmark for executive saloons. They have mastered…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (368+ words) The Jetour X70 Plus has been around for more than a year, but that does not mean it has been sitting in the corner collecting dust, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK. The Jetour X70 Plus has been updated since it first launched, bringing some…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (456+ words) Big and bold with lots of technology, the Chery Tiggo 9 proves that a seven-seater SUV can offer space and luxury without being a handful, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK. The Chery Tiggo 9 is the brand’s flagship seven-seater. It is big, it is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (724+ words) The Renault Kiger has plenty of personality and practicality – and is small enough for the city, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK. I have been spending some time behind the wheel of the naturally aspirated Renault Kiger, and it is one of those…...