Launch report: New Opel Grandland

The SUV market is one of the most hotly contested arenas in the South African motoring landscape, and Opel has come out swinging with its all-new Grandland – a striking, high-tech crossover aimed squarely at style-savvy families. Recently unveiled locally, the next-generation Grandland has taken many cues from Opel’s futuristic Experimental concept, bringing cutting-edge design

Driving impressions: Haval H7

Big presence, bold design, and a thirst for adventure (and petrol) It seems the Chinese automotive invasion shows no signs of slowing down – and Haval, in particular, is determined to make sure we all sit up and take notice. Enter the Haval H7, a midsize SUV that wants to be your Monday-to-Friday people mover,

SA’s 10 most armoured vehicles

As off-roaders and overlanders, we have a special place in our hearts for tough-as-nails vehicles like the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Land Cruiser 70 Series. But these trusted workhorses aren’t just favourites on rugged trails or towing off-grid rigs through the Richtersveld. Turns out they’re also the top choices for something a little more

Launch report: 2025 Kia Sorento

Confidence, comfort, and clever kit There’s something deeply satisfying about a vehicle that just gets everything right – from its road manners to the way it treats its passengers. The new Kia Sorento, launched earlier this week in typically dramatic Western Cape weather, proved to be exactly that kind of SUV. While we lamented over

Omoda C9 PHEV and Jaecoo J7 SHS bring the volts

With the South African EV space growing faster than a toddler with sneakers on backwards, it was only a matter of time before the new kids on the block flexed their hybrid muscles. Enter the Omoda C9 PHEV and Jaecoo J7 SHS, both recently introduced. The two may wear different badges, but they share more