Phuti Mpyane
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Taking a wee spin in some mad little Toyota hatches
The Japanese company has a heritage of pushing the performance envelope when it comes to its small cars → Read More
Renault SA MD Shumani Tshifularo: challenges in the shift to an electric future
Phuti Mpyane talks toTshifularo about his career path, products and Renault SA’s prospects after the 2035 European fossil fuel ban on cars → Read More
BMW SA updates 3 Series with fresh design
A BMW curved display is now standard fitment across the range → Read More
Handsome new BMW X1 now on sale in SA
Latest model introduces new luxuries and safety equipment in a dashing new compact suit → Read More
MyTank app is here to search for fuel bargains on your behalf
Users can select their rewards programmes and get an estimate of discounts when filling up → Read More
New Fiat 500X makes local debut
The new 500X gains new technologies and a new and exclusive open-top model → Read More
VWSA’s first female leader ready to navigate SA’s tough industry conditions
MD Martina Biene faces many obstacles — including load-shedding — that threaten productivity, sales and the company's plans to assemble a new model → Read More
Johannesburg speed cameras back in capture mode
The City has entered into a three-year contract with a new supplier of law enforcement equipment → Read More
Lexus UX gains new specification for 2023
The revisions include an improved operating system, better handling and new colours inside and out → Read More
Mercedes-Benz 517 Sprinter set for March launch
The new range gets a more powerful engine and other enhancements to the 516 it replaces → Read More
Family-friendly BMW M3 CS announced
If the riotous M4 CSL is too cramped for your needs, the new M3 CS should fit right in → Read More
Automotive code of conduct skids on oily patches
Some car companies are not complying but the Competition Commission is working to open the industry → Read More
Updated Suzuki S-Presso now on sale in SA
The charming small hatch with a duality gets a new motor across the range → Read More
Production of hydrogen-powered BMW iX5 begins
A small batch is being produced as technology demonstrators for carbon-free mobility in selected regions → Read More
Production of world’s first solar electric car begins
Panels on its body can add up to 11,000km of freely-sourced, annual driving power → Read More
Maserati Grecale touches down in Mzansi
Prices start from R1,650,000 for the entry-level GT model and headlined by a Trofeo with 395kW on tap → Read More
Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar crushes acceleration and braking records
The Battista hyper GT, with a top speed of 350km/h, is priced from R39m → Read More
One-off matt black Ferrari Enzo to be auctioned
It’s another of fewer than 20 “Extracampionario” cars finished in a non-standard colour → Read More
New Tonale oozes Alfa class and styling
It slots below the Stelvio and brings good looks and keen handling to the premium crossover niche → Read More
Chery global sales soar past 1-million units
Chinese carmaker’s sales success is reflected in its SA performance, where it recently sold its 10,000th vehicle → Read More