Denis Droppa has spent 28 years as a motoring journalist on two and four wheels, covering new-model launches, road tests, motorsport, and the motor industry.
Carmakers admit electric vehicles aren’t the solution for everybody
As more electric vehicles (EVs) are being launched in South Africa, global sales of battery-powered cars have slowed, ...
Would you buy this bizarre 48-cylinder motorcycle for R1.4m?
Motorcycles usually have up to four cylinders, sometimes six and very rarely eight. The Tinker Toy has 48 and holds the ...
Minor gremlins strike the Ford Ranger Wildtrak X
Automated features do not have manual overrides when they experience glitches
121-year old Mercedes-Benz auctioned for record price
A 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60HP “Roi des Belges” fetched $12.1m at Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island sale last weekend, ...
These were South Africa’s top-selling car brands in a muted February
The premium segment is under pressure, with customers shifting from new vehicles to demos and pre-owned cars
Controversial Aarto demerit system hit by further delays
Errant motorists do not have to worry yet about being issued with demerit points on their driving licences as the Aarto ...
These are the new Volkswagens coming to South Africa in 2024
New Tiguan and electric ID.4 are part of a new model onslaught from the German brand
These were South Africa’s best selling SUVs in 2023
The growing SUV/crossover segment accounted for 51% of sales last year, followed by hatchbacks (37%) and sedans (7%)
These were South Africa’s best selling SUVs in 2023
The growing SUV/crossover segment accounted for 51% of sales last year, followed by hatchbacks (37%) and sedans (7%)
BMW reveals details and disguised pics of new X3 to be built in Mzansi
The plug-in hybrid version will be built in South Africa while other versions will be imported.