Denis Droppa Group motoring editor

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.

Motoring

Car sales in SA rise slightly but commercials bomb in 2024

New car sales rose slightly in 2024 but bakkies and trucks dipped sharply.

News

Police arrest suspected remote jamming car thieves in Cape Town

Fidelity offers tips to avoid this type of crime, which is on the increase

Motoring

REVIEW | The diesel GWM P500 bakkie starts slow but finishes strongly

There are some niggles but the P500 is a Chinese double cab with admirable luxury and fuel consumption

Motoring

These were the top six sports cars of 2024

Motoring editor Denis Droppa takes a trip down high-octane lane

Motoring

These are South Africa’s most powerful bakkies

We’ve assembled a list of Mzansi’s 10 most powerful double-cab bakkies, which sees a mix of petrol, diesel and hybrid ...

Motoring

These were South Africa’s top-selling car brands in November

New car sales continue to climb but bakkies had another slow month

Motoring

Updated Jeep Wrangler arrives in South Africa with new turbo engine

American off-road icon arrives with a facelift and upgraded infotainment

Motoring

REVIEW | Latest VW Touareg excels in ride quality and fuel economy

Updated Volkswagen SUV gets a fresh new look and a classier cabin

News

New Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will reach South Africa in January

Mitsubishi Motors will launch the Outlander Sport as the brand’s new compact SUV in SA early next year.

Motoring

How much the new Mercedes-AMG G63 will set you back in SA

Diesel and electric versions of the off-road icon will follow early in 2025