By Sydney MORWENG on March 4, 2021
MOTORING, NEWS

He was referring to the French brand’s latest Renault Duster 1.5dCi that caught his attention upon his return from office, perfectly parked under carport in the evening. He continued: “ It looks fresh and muscular to accommodate my grandchildren. That’s a type of a car that my wife would easily manoeuvre, considering its height and convenience,” he […]
By Sydney MORWENG on March 3, 2021
MOTORING, NEWS

This follows the international launch of Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 respectively. Following the introduction both electric models, Volvo Cars will roll out several additional electric models in coming years, including South Africa later this year. This was confirmed by Greg Maruszweski, managing director Volvo SA. He indicated the launch of the Volvo C40 Recharge […]
By Sydney MORWENG on February 16, 2021
MOTORING, NEWS

The awards were created to be one of SA’s conclusive automotive rewards programme with a list of vehicles recognised to help car buyers make the most informed purchasing decisions, according to Car.co.za Each vehicle was evaluated by the judging panel who compared it to their rival models in a range of categories with its own requirements […]
By INFO SUPPLIED on February 9, 2021
MOTORING, NEWS

The world champion’s previous deal had run out at the end of 2020, and the lack of a fresh agreement had prompted wild talk that he could turn his back on F1. But on Monday, Mercedes announced that Hamilton would be staying for the 2021 season. “I am excited to be heading into my ninth […]
By INFO SUPPLIED on February 9, 2021
MOTORING, NEWS

The Suzuki Vitara Brezza, a dynamic and well-specified SUV, lands in South Africa in GL and GLX specification and with the choice of manual or automatic transmission. It is available immediately at any of Suzuki’s 71 dealers. The Vitara Brezza was first introduced in India in 2016, with an upgraded model that arrived in 2020. […]
By Sydney MORWENG on February 8, 2021
MOTORING, NEWS

Following months of postponements due to Covid-19 and international regulations, the new second-generation 2008 compact SUV was unveiled to throng of members of the press at the leafy Monate Lodge, Limpopo province. In my culture when it rains, it’s a sign of good things- and it did as we took cover at the lodge’s spectacular […]
By Sydney MORWENG on January 25, 2021
MOTORING, NEWS

You decide to go full throttle on potholes in the North West province, it stands rigid. Yes, making a way to my village in Ganalaagte, in the far-flung Bokone Bophirima, one needs to use a bakkie and X-Rider came along, though my long month test drive was not a 4X4, as it found itself wanting […]
By Sydney MORWENG on January 19, 2021
MOTORING, NEWS

The deal, which started in 2019, will lead to the creation of a new sector giant, led by Portuguese businessman Carlos Tavares, current CEO of the French group. The merger of the Italian-American and French companies will result in the creation of Stellantis, whose name means something like “shine with the stars”. It will have […]
By Sydney MORWENG on December 8, 2020
MOTORING, NEWS

The comment, follows the overnight stay at Silverstar Casino in Krugersdorp, were a host of motoring journos and influencers spend the “colourful” evening, without being asked what are you wearing or what pet have you got in your bag (you catch my drift, mos)? Usually at media launches loads of technicalities and protocols are adhered […]
By Sydney MORWENG on December 2, 2020
MOTORING, NEWS

Silly question you may argue, but what do you really have to conjure when you’re told to pick up the latest Mercedes Benz V-Class 300d and traverse the length and breadth of your country, as we open up following the COVID-19 hardlock down? Yes, just like a normal person you get goosebumps and wonder what […]