Tested: Changan Hunter D/C REEV

What is a Range Extended Electric Vehicle? Understanding the technology behind the Changan Hunter REEV

For decades, South African motorists have had a fairly simple choice when buying a vehicle: petrol or diesel. Those two powertrains have dominated the market for generations, especially in the bakkie segment where diesel engines have become the go-to option thanks to their torque and efficiency.

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Review: Tata Tiago XT Manual

Tata Motors back with a bang

Tata Motors has re-entered the Southern-African passenger vehicle market with the 2025 Tiago, a budget-oriented hatchback positioned as an affordable and practical option for urban commuters and first-time buyers. Launched in September 2025, the Tiago targets the likes of the Renault Kwid, Suzuki Celerio and the Toyota Vitz starts at R184 900 for the base 1.2 XM five-speed manual variant, making it one of the most accessible new cars available.

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2025 Volvo EX90: The Flagship That’s Hard to Fault

In 2024, the arrival of the Volvo EX30 extended an already long and somewhat agonising search for a “problematic” car from the Swedish brand. Throughout nearly a decade of motoring journalism, finding an ‘ugly duckling’ in the Volvo range has remained an impossible task — a sentiment shared by many in the industry.

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Better than Toyota or Ford? Review: Isuzu D-MAX 3.0TD LSE 4×4 6 SPD Automatic

Isuzu is no stranger when it comes to the bakkie market in Southern Africa, boasting one of the widest ranges on offer. The manufacturer also recently toppled Ford’s Ranger to become the second highest bakkie seller in South Africa; and with good reason.

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2025 Hyundai Tucson N-Line Review

The facelifted Hyundai Tucson quietly moved into Southern Africa in April 2025 without a big fuss, which is strange, considering that the model line-up has been updated quite a lot from its 2023 predecessor. Another important factor is that the new facelift also comes into the market with reduced prices and a more modern interior. We spent a week with the flagship N-Line diesel AWD.

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