30,973 cars recalled in South Africa in five months, with one model topping the chart
Of the 30,973 vehicles recalled in South Africa this year so far, VW accounted for 83%.
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The cheapest hatchback, SUV, and bakkie to drive amid record fuel prices
Vehicle experts have outlined the cheapest petrol and diesel cars that are the most fuel efficient as fuel costs reach record highs.
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bakkies | ISUZU | Isuzu D-MAX V-Cross | Isuzu Motors South Africa | locally manufactured vehicles | Motoring
Isuzu’s D-Max V-Cross could’ve been a premium bakkie but for this
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 me that Isuzu can put together a stunning SUV from the inside out, without…
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Bolt | Collen Msibi | Department of Transport (DoT) | e-hailing operators | e-hailing services | Motoring
Uber could be operating illegally in South Africa
Uber has still not confirmed it has received a Certificate of Registration as an e-hailing operator in South Africa, which has been a legal requirement since 11 March 2026.
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Road users in South Africa warned of the 20km/h rule
Motorists in South Africa are being warned that driving too fast can carry serious financial consequences when it comes to insurance claims.
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Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S: Bang for your buck
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 most of the tests, it mostly struggled with comfort and lacked appeal on the interior. …
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BYD | BYD Dolphin Surf | BYD Flash charging | Chinese car brands | Chinese car manufacturers | Motoring
Chinese company changing how South Africans think about electric cars
Despite unreliable grid power and consumer skepticism over battery life and range, BYD is convincing many motorists that electric cars are feasible in South Africa.
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Eskom accused of dirty tricks with new business in South Africa
Eskom’s entry into the public electric vehicle (EV) charging industry has drawn concern from private charge point operators (CPOs), alleging abuse of its position as the country’s top electricity distributor.
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locally manufactured vehicles | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Mercedes-Benz East London Plant | Motoring | On The Road
Still turning heads: Mercedes-Benz C Class
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 the production line at the Mercedes-Benz plant in KuGompo City. One thing I love…
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Iconic South African steam train returns after 16 years
The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe in the Western Cape was Africa’s last regularly scheduled passenger steam train at the time of its shutdown in 2010.