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Think the new Defender Dakar is where Land Rover's rally story begins?Think again. A near-standard Range Rover won the i...
04/09/2026

Think the new Defender Dakar is where Land Rover's rally story begins?

Think again. A near-standard Range Rover won the inaugural Paris-Dakar Rally in 1979, laying the foundations for a remarkable Dakar legacy that continues with today's race-inspired Defender Dakar.

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Not all special editions are created equal.The Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Night Edition backs up its striking looks with meani...
04/09/2026

Not all special editions are created equal.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Night Edition backs up its striking looks with meaningful extra equipment, impressive refinement and a surprisingly enjoyable driving experience. It isn't cheap, but it makes a stronger case for itself than its price tag might suggest.

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Mercedes-Benz South Africa

The Volkswagen Bus has grown up.The new Caravelle eHybrid combines seven-seat practicality, premium comfort and a clever...
02/09/2026

The Volkswagen Bus has grown up.

The new Caravelle eHybrid combines seven-seat practicality, premium comfort and a clever plug-in hybrid drivetrain that can cover up to 90 km on electric power alone. At R1,794,000, it's a refreshing alternative to yet another large luxury SUV.

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Volkswagen

What happens when a Dakar Rally winner swaps its race number for number plates?Meet the new Defender Dakar. Developed di...
01/09/2026

What happens when a Dakar Rally winner swaps its race number for number plates?

Meet the new Defender Dakar. Developed directly from the race-winning D7X-R and based on the mighty Defender OCTA, this limited-edition model brings competition-proven engineering to the road with 467 kW, rally-derived suspension and serious desert pedigree.

Would you take one into the wilderness... or keep it spotless in the garage?

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Land Rover

Strong businesses are built by strong leaders.As Sales Director at Bridgestone Southern Africa, Thandeka Ngoma has combi...
28/08/2026

Strong businesses are built by strong leaders.

As Sales Director at Bridgestone Southern Africa, Thandeka Ngoma has combined commercial success with a passion for developing people, creating opportunities and building high-performing teams. We take a closer look at the leadership philosophy behind one of the industry's most respected executives.

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Bridgestone

What happens when two bakkies share a name but deliver completely different driving experiences?We spent two weeks with ...
27/08/2026

What happens when two bakkies share a name but deliver completely different driving experiences?

We spent two weeks with the Changan Hunter K50 REEV and another two weeks with the Hunter Diesel to find out. One embraces electrified innovation, the other sticks to proven diesel simplicity, giving buyers two distinct approaches to the same market.

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Changan South Africa

Can an entry-level premium SUV still feel genuinely premium?The BMW X3 20 Pure Design answers that question with generou...
26/08/2026

Can an entry-level premium SUV still feel genuinely premium?

The BMW X3 20 Pure Design answers that question with generous standard specification, impressive refinement and the quality expected of a Rosslyn-built BMW. It may be the most accessible petrol X3 in the range, but it never feels like a compromise.

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BMW South Africa

From electric luxury SUVs to rugged new bakkies, the future is looking busy.We take a closer look at four important newc...
25/08/2026

From electric luxury SUVs to rugged new bakkies, the future is looking busy.

We take a closer look at four important newcomers on the horizon: the all-electric Range Rover Sport Electric, Nissan's new Tekton crossover, Tata's upcoming Osprey and Mitsubishi's flagship Triton Bi-Turbo.

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The updated Nissan X-Trail has become almost impossible to ignore.Sharper pricing, improved technology and the same impr...
24/08/2026

The updated Nissan X-Trail has become almost impossible to ignore.

Sharper pricing, improved technology and the same impressive levels of refinement have transformed Nissan's popular family SUV into one of the strongest value propositions in its class.

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Nissan

What if you could choose the powertrain without changing the car?That's the thinking behind the new GWM Ora 5, which arr...
21/08/2026

What if you could choose the powertrain without changing the car?

That's the thinking behind the new GWM Ora 5, which arrives in South Africa with petrol, hybrid and fully electric options. With competitive pricing and generous specification across the range, it's designed to appeal to a far broader audience than its electric-only predecessor.

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