Review: Mini Cooper S Convertible

[Imran Salie] A Mini is not likened to a speedy vehicle, but most don't know that the Mini Cooper S has always been a thrilling hot hatch...

Wrapping up 6 months behind the wheel of the Ford Territory Dark Edition

[Imran Salie] My time with the Ford Territory Dark Edition has come to an end, culminating in a year of living with the SUV in two different variants...

Review: Ford Territory Dark Edition, beyond the numbers

[Imran Salie] The thing about testing the same car over such a long period of time is that numbers don’t matter as much as they do on paper at first...

New frugal Suzuki SUV touches down in SA

[Imran Salie] While the South African car market sees an influx of Chinese vehicles, the number one and two spots for the most new cars sold recently are held by two Japanese car brands...

Beyond the badge: Why cheaper car brands aren’t the real disruptor

[Liezel Jonkheid] The real story is not simply about products entering at a lower price. It’s about what “value” now means to the South African buyer...

VW’s new Golf GTI 8.5 shows the power of brand consistency

[Imran Salie] The new Volkswagen Golf GTI has gone on sale in South Africa...

Toyota SA: Slashing car prices hurts your brand

[Imran Salie] A price war is being waged in SA’s entry-level car market, but Toyota says it will not participate...

Why space gives the Ford Territory Dark Edition the edge

[Imran Salie] After months on the road with the Territory Dark Edition, it’s clear this SUV isn’t about flash, it’s about living well every single day...

Toyota moves to strengthen grip on SA market in 2026

[Imran Salie] What products and strategy can we expect from the local arm of Toyota in 2026?

Toyota lifts the hood on South Africa’s auto industry challenges

[Imran Salie] With Driving Through Disruption as a theme, Toyota unpacked the current state of South Africa's automotive sector at the ninth annual Somi event...

Living with the Jaecoo J7 SHS: Strong range, minor flaws

[Imran Salie] Jaecoo is steadily becoming a household name in the local South African car market, thanks to the likes of its J7 nameplate...

Volkswagen sounds alarm over SA’s auto manufacturing future

[Imran Salie] With the recent announcement of Nissan ending manufacturing locally and selling its factory to Chery, all eyes are on Volkswagen and its legacy of operating in South Africa...

Ford Territory Dark Edition: How family-friendly is it, really?

[Imran Salie] I’ve found that a good amount of cabin space in a family-focused SUV is not a luxury, but a necessity...

#BizTrends2026 | AutoTrader's CEO: Top automotive trends for Chinese manufacturers

[George Mienie] AutoTrader CEO George Mienie unpacks trends for Chinese manufacturers in 2026...

#BizTrends2026 | Lightstone's Paul-Roux de Kock on AI automotive trends

[Paul-Roux de Kock] Paul-Roux de Kock, chief analytics officer of Lightstone, examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping South Africa’s automotive sector...

#BizTrends2026 | Omoda, Jaecoo's Hans Greyling: Top 4 Chinese automotive trends

[Hans Greyling] Omoda and Jaecoo South Africa's Hans Greyling focuses on four key trends that stand out this year of Chinese brands in South Africa...

How the Ford Territory Dark Edition fares in real-world fuel efficiency

[Imran Salie] Whether we like it or not, fuel consumption remains a key factor in buying decisions...

Hybrid market shakeup in SA? BYD launches the Sealion 5 locally

[Imran Salie] A new BYD vehicle has been launched in South Africa, adding to the growing list of Chinese cars entering the South African market in recent years...

Review: Volvo EX30 Cross Country

[Imran Salie] Volvo's pocket-rocket electric SUV now has a cross-country variant, but is it up to scratch?

7 everyday improvements in the Ford Territory Dark Edition SUV

[Imran Salie] The range-topping Dark Edition retains the core selling points of the Territory that make it a strong contender in the mid-sized SUV segment...