News and reviews by car fanatics for car fanatics.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined August 2009
The new Mercedes CLA, available in hybrid and all-electric variants from R937,000, impresses with its cabin tech including the AI-powered MBUX Virtual Assistant and its smooth, agile driving manners. Read on tinyurl.com/5d7wvfu5 #MercedesCLA #NewCLA #MercedesBenz
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Could it pass for a Porsche Macan? Geely’s elegant new RAV4-sized E5 SUV turns heads! Available in 160kW hybrid or full electric, prices range from R599,999 to R788,888. Read on: tinyurl.com/pnjzcpz2 #GeelyE5 #ElectricVehicle #HybridSUV
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Replaced after just two years! GWM’s bold, boxy new Haval H7 lands in South Africa. Prices range from R554,900 to a R794,900 280kW flagship hitting 0-100km/h in 5.8 seconds. Read on: tinyurl.com/5yx4jd62 #GWM #HavalH7 #SouthAfrica #MotoringNews #SUV
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South African motorists can expect a fresh wave of electric vehicles from Changan, following the manufacturer's showcase at the 2026 Paris Motor Show in France. Read on tinyurl.com/32vr54uf #Changan #ParisMotorShow #France
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The all-new Lexus ES has arrived in South Africa with a more spacious cabin, refined styling and upgraded technology. Read on tinyurl.com/mtvj4sys #Motoring #LexusES #SouthAfrica #Technology
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a "flying" car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company's facility on Thursday. Read on tinyurl.com/3e32jsr3 #ElonMusk #Tesla #FlyingCar
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The Suzuki XL-6 aims to bridge the gap between the practical people mover and the more aspirational SUV. Read on tinyurl.com/38pwwess #SuzukiXL6 #LocalGovernmentElections #Motoring
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Eskom has launched public electric vehicle charging facilities at Gateway and Pavilion malls in Durban as part of its expanding e-mobility programme, offering a 20% introductory discount for the first six months. Read on tinyurl.com/44w5wcy7 #Eskom #EVCharging #Durban
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GAC’s Emzoom Nova is making a case for Chinese cars that offer more than value for money and a long list of features, with a road test revealing a compact crossover that puts driving enjoyment firmly in the spotlight. Read on tinyurl.com/22hu44ss #GAC #Emzoom #CarReviews
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A review of the Mazda CX-30 says its free-revving 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine, with 121 kW and 210 Nm, makes it more fun to drive than rivals, with prices from R539,000 to R652,000. Read on tinyurl.com/yc8pb54r #Mazda #CX30 #CarReview
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Chery has introduced its new Q electric car to the South African market, with pricing starting at R350,000. Read on tinyurl.com/4r38wfje #CheryQ #MotoringSA #UrbanDriving #news #IOL
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Lance Witten calls the Omoda C7 a fashion statement with a spacious cabin and pricing from R539,900 to R589,900, but says its 1.6-litre turbo feels less engaging to drive than rivals such as the Mazda CX-30. Read on tinyurl.com/2h2845ju #Omoda #C7 #CarReview
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Chery South Africa has named its first one-tonne bakkie the Grootman after a public vote, with the Hilux rival due in the first quarter of 2027. Read on tinyurl.com/2txmwsw5 #Chery #Grootman #Bakkie
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BMW has revealed the new 3 Series, with the six-cylinder M350 xDrive confirmed for South Africa in the first quarter of 2027 alongside the 320 and electric i3 50 xDrive.Hashtags: Read on tinyurl.com/42afmz39 #BMW #3Series #MotoringSA
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German automobile giant Volkswagen confirmed a recall of around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering risk, according to the German transport authority KBA. Read on tinyurl.com/ua85czhb #Volkswagen #Audi #VehicleRecall #news #IOL
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The Suzuki Across offers good value and plenty of equipment from R349,900, but its 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine is underpowered for the SUV’s size. Read on tinyurl.com/vfs5yfaf #SuzukiAcross #CarReview #IOLMotoring
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SPONSORED | 🏁 Gravel Kings 3.0 returns to the Nuy Valley, Worcester, from 18–20 September, with gravel drag racing, live music, overlanding displays and more. Full weekend passes start at R450. 🏎️
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