Mpho Mahlangu
Launch Drive: All-new BMW X1
We drive the all-new third-generation BMW X1 in Gauteng and it promises to punch above its weight.
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Mar 7, 2023
- 3 min
Launch Drive: BMW 3 Series LCI
We recently attended the media launch of the BMW 3 Series LCI in Gauteng and we were left quite impressed with the improvements that the...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Feb 28, 2023
- 3 min
Driven: Haval Jolion S
Haval recently launched a sportier version of the popular Jolion, the Jolion S, to the local market and we have just handed back the keys...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Feb 21, 2023
- 2 min
Launch Drive: Fiat 500X
We recently attended the media launch of the Fiat 500X in Gauteng and we were left with the impression that customers looking for Italian...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
We Drive The Fuel Efficient Renault Duster Intens EDC 4x2
We have always had a soft spot for the Renault Duster. Its versatility, practicality and amazing fuel economy make it a recipe for what...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
Launch Drive: Mahindra XUV700
After a sneak preview event and short drive on a closed circuit a few months ago in Pretoria, the local arm of Mahindra has finally...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
Launch Drive: Nip and Tucked Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroen has after 3 years of returning to South Africa now refreshed their popular C5 Aircross and it now boasts fresher looks and...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Nov 8, 2022
- 3 min
We Drive The Striking New Opel Mokka GS Line
The compact SUV segment is a vastly popular one in the local automotive market, with many, if not all manufacturers offering some sort of...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
Ford Ranger Stormtrak: The Perfect Bakkie Recipe
With the next-generation Ford Ranger due to launch locally soon, we recently bid farewell to the last iteration of the current outgoing...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
Large And In Charge - We Drive the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland
Photo Cred: Lesedi Mathabela The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has finally made its way to South Africa and we recently got behind the wheel of...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Oct 11, 2022
- 3 min
Driven: 2022 Haval H6 HEV
The local arm of Haval Motors has enjoyed great sales success with their SUV models since the Chinese firm made its way to Mzansi. In...
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Mpho Mahlangu
- Aug 29, 2022
- 3 min
Koreon Onslaught - We Drive the All-New Hyundai Tucson Elite
Photo Cred: Lesedi Mathabela We recently spent time in the all-new Hyundai Tucson and overall, we were left thoroughly impressed with the...
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TheMotorist Team
- Apr 4, 2022
- 5 min
The Porsche 911 GT3 is Simply Sublime!
“The clutch catches in the middle but don’t ride it; it’s either on or off, nothing in-between.” Those were our parting words from...
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TheMotorist Team
- Apr 4, 2022
- 5 min
The Porsche 911 GT3 is Simply Sublime!
“The clutch catches in the middle but don’t ride it; it’s either on or off, nothing in-between.” Those were our parting words from...
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TheMotorist Team
- Dec 8, 2021
- 5 min
Is the updated Renault Koleos the right family pairing for the holiday season?
Renault has increased their SUV portfolio extensively in the past few years, this experience has put them in good stead with the highly...
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TheMotorist Team
- Dec 8, 2021
- 5 min
Is the updated Renault Koleos the right family pairing for the holiday season
Renault has increased their SUV portfolio extensively in the past few years, this experience has put them in good stead with the highly...
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TheMotorist Team
- Dec 3, 2021
- 6 min
Defining ludicrous in the BMW M4 Competition
The polarizing BMW G80 M3 and G82 M4 have been in the market for quite some time now. Originally stirring up the automotive world at...
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TheMotorist Team
- Nov 25, 2021
- 4 min
China’s real Great Leap Forward with the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
The motoring world has undergone a complete transformation over the past few years with the emergence of the subcompact SUV. In this...
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TheMotorist Team
- Nov 25, 2021
- 4 min
China’s real Great Leap Forward with the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
The motoring world has undergone a complete transformation over the past few years with the emergence of the subcompact SUV. In this...
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TheMotorist Team
- Nov 3, 2021
- 6 min
Is bigger better? The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Automotive brands are no strangers to pulling at the heartstrings of buyers. One such method is to revive a revered nameplate as a more...
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TheMotorist Team
- Nov 3, 2021
- 6 min
Is bigger better? The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Automotive brands are no strangers to pulling at the heartstrings of buyers. One such method is to revive a revered nameplate as a more...
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TheMotorist Team
- Oct 26, 2021
- 3 min
A Short and Sweet Taste of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
We braved the wet weather on a cold Monday morning to get our first taste of the new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro! 🌧 So what do we know about the...
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TheMotorist Team
- Oct 18, 2021
- 4 min
Living with the legacy of a local legend – the VW Golf 8 GTI
It takes generations to build up a near-immortal legacy with an adoring customer base at the core. In Mzansi, there are staples for...
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TheMotorist Team
- Oct 18, 2021
- 4 min
Living with the legacy of a local legend – the VW Golf 8 GTI
It takes generations to build up a near-immortal legacy with an adoring customer base at the core. In Mzansi, there are staples for...
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TheMotorist Team
- Oct 5, 2021
- 7 min
Some are made while others are created, the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio
Alfa Romeo is a marquee that needs no introduction, with an impressive 111 year lifespan their legacy has been cemented into the halls of...
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TheMotorist Team
- Oct 5, 2021
- 7 min
Some are made while others are created, the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio
Alfa Romeo is a marquee that needs no introduction, with an impressive 111 year lifespan their legacy has been cemented into the halls of...
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TheMotorist Team
- Sep 30, 2021
- 4 min
Welcoming the sweetness of summer with the Fiat 500C Dolcevita
Timeless design is something that can often be subjective, but there are a few things that the majority of designers can agree on that...
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TheMotorist Team
- Sep 30, 2021
- 4 min
Welcoming the sweetness of summer with the Fiat 500C Dolcevita
Timeless design is something that can often be subjective, but there are a few things that the majority of designers can agree on that...
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TheMotorist Team
- Sep 23, 2021
- 5 min
Built in Africa for Africa, the Nissan Navara PRO-2X
The Nissan Navara might not produce the same reverence in the bakkie game as its Toyota and Ford counterparts do, but the new...
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TheMotorist Team
- Sep 23, 2021
- 5 min
Built in Africa for Africa, the Nissan Navara PRO-2X
The Nissan Navara might not produce the same reverence in the bakkie game as its Toyota and Ford counterparts do, but the new...
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TheMotorist Team
- Aug 27, 2021
- 4 min
Souped up with the S3 Sedan
We spent time trying to figure out if the Audi S3 Sedan is as fast as a compact 4 door family hauler should be. While Audi’s smaller RS...
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TheMotorist Team
- Aug 27, 2021
- 4 min
Souped up with the S3 Sedan
We spent time trying to figure out if the Audi S3 Sedan is as fast as a compact 4 door family hauler should be. While Audi’s smaller RS...
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TheMotorist Team
- Aug 25, 2021
- 5 min
Is the Volkswagen T-Cross a better version of the Polo?
We got to spend a few days with Volkswagen’s popular small SUV – using it to run our errands and see how it stacks up to its smaller...
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TheMotorist Team
- Aug 25, 2021
- 5 min
Is the Volkswagen T-Cross a better version of the Polo?
We got to spend a few days with Volkswagen’s popular small SUV – using it to run our errands and see how it stacks up to its smaller...
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TheMotorist Team
- Aug 20, 2021
- 4 min
The XL Italian Job – The Mini Clubman John Cooper Works
We recently got to spend a few days rapidly emptying the fuel tank of the unexpectedly fast and fun Mini Clubman John Cooper Works (JCW),...
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TheMotorist Team
- Jul 8, 2021
- 4 min
The new Kia Sonet is here to take over!
The hatchback as we know is dead! Don’t believe me? Well, Renault recently unveiled their new Mégane concept that has now morphed into a...
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TheMotorist Team
- Jul 2, 2021
- 5 min
Goodbye with the jazz blues and hello to the new Honda Fit!
The undoubtedly popular Honda Jazz has become somewhat synonymous with sedate, grey-haired drivers boasting pensioner discount coupons...
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TheMotorist Team
- Jun 30, 2021
- 4 min
As desirable as the name states? The refreshed Suzuki Dzire
Generally speaking, any adept member of the automotive press can take one good look at a car and make accurate determinations about the...
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TheMotorist Team
- Jun 24, 2021
- 6 min
A complete guide to the GWM P-Series range
You will struggle to find as iconic a pairing as a South African and their bakkie. It is a mode of transportation that propels businesses...
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TheMotorist Team
- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
Set for success? Living with the new Suzuki Swift
The Suzuki Swift is back! Did it ever leave though? Technically speaking, the refreshed Suzuki Swift is almost identical to its...
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TheMotorist Team
- May 28, 2021
- 4 min
Magnite First Drive – the new compact crossover from Nissan
Indian manufactured compact crossover SUVs are becoming more prevalent on our local market; Kia recently launched the Sonet, Renault is...
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TheMotorist Team
- May 27, 2021
- 3 min
Touring Gauteng in the updated Citroën C3
Citroën South Africa recently hosted a national media at the upmarket Hotel Sky in Sandton for the launch of the updated Citroën C3. In...
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TheMotorist Team
- May 13, 2021
- 4 min
Putting the Sport in SUV with the Suzuki Vitara
Suzuki is no stranger to the world of off-roading, having the utilitarian Jimny, their first 4WD model as the bona fide option for...
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TheMotorist Team
- May 13, 2021
- 4 min
Putting the Sport in SUV with the Suzuki Vitara
Suzuki is no stranger to the world of off-roading, having the utilitarian Jimny, their first 4WD model as the bona fide option for...
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TheMotorist Team
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
The Peugeot 3008, a modern day French artwork
France is a country that is besotted with the idea of romance and beauty, when they are not being impolite to English speaking tourists,...
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TheMotorist Team
- Apr 27, 2021
- 4 min
Honda’s WR-V wants a piece of the compact crossover cake
Honda recently launched their WR-V model, which wants a piece of the most competitive segment in South Africa, but is their newcomer the...
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TheMotorist Team
- Apr 22, 2021
- 4 min
It’s an AMG Onslaught!
Mercedes-Benz South Africa debuted their new range of AMG SUVs and we attended the local launch to bring you more. By now I’m sure you’ve...
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TheMotorist Team
- Apr 12, 2021
- 4 min
Stacking up the new Kia Rio against its older sibling
Is the updated fourth generation Kia Rio an upgrade from its predecessor? We recently got to spend some time with the new Rio where we...
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TheMotorist Team
- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
Road Sailing with Honda’s new Ballade
Relative comfort and affordability are things that are seldomly mutually exclusive in the car market, particularly with the small sedan...
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TheMotorist Team
- Apr 1, 2021
- 3 min
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Overlooked & Under-appreciated Oh boy, the large bakkie-based segment in South Africa is a tough market to play in. The Toyota Fortuner...
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