Before we delve into the driving characteristics of the R1.5-million 2024 Audi SQ5, replete with Black Edition addenda, we should take a broader snapshot of the automotive landscape. These days, manufacturers believe the path to untold automotive riches comes from zero-emissions electric mobility for the permanently prosperous. And while that may ring true for the … Read more
The new Transport Minister is taking the department to task over 2024 car licence renewal fees. However, motorists are reminded that when it comes to how much licence renewal will cost outright, it still varies from province to province. And 2024 car licence renewal fees depend heavily on the unladen weight of your car, otherwise … Read more
Life for the 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI can’t be easy. Like any younger brother living in the shadows of an over-achieving sibling, you just want to earn respect on your own terms. Other times, the weight of expectation of wearing the venerable GTI lettering must be utterly stifling. As a result, the 2024 Volkswagen Polo … Read more
In today’s economy, affordable compact crossovers like the 2024 Kia Sonet are a dime a dozen on our roads. As a result, segment kingpins that once controlled the market cannot rest on their laurels. A pair of eyes on the back of their head is the best to see the next hotshot that’s coming to … Read more
While the rising cost of vehicles, fuel and parts may have stymied car modifications in South Africa, there is still a vibrant ‘tuner’ culture in Mzansi. Spinners in their BMW E30s, the lowrider brigade, and even those who still dream of squeezing every last inch of performance from the car all love to tinker. Nevertheless, … Read more
Jaguar’s supercharged V8 is one of the most emotive and effective motors in the business. Sure, there are rorty naturally aspirated flat-sixes, punchy turbocharged inlines, high-pitched V10s and snarling V12s for your aural delectation. But, one day, when the internal combustion engine (ICE) is well and truly six feet under, I know I will cherish … Read more
The Tour de France 2024 is just around the corner and cycling enthusiasts from all corners of the globe are set to descend on Italy and France. The prestigious cycling race will commence in the scenic landscape of Florence, Italy, and will feature some of the world’s elite cyclists vying for the championship title and … Read more
Audi is entering F1 in 2026, and preparations continue at a furious pace. The firm certainly surprised the F1 world by ramping up its original buyout of Sauber. Initially, the plan was to buy just 75% of the Swiss-based team. Instead, it took 100% control. Ironically, this followed a period of speculation that Audi was … Read more
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sedan cannot claim to be the first. And being first is kind of a big deal. Whether you’re first to conquer a new territory or first to market with a new product, being first gives you the upper hand. When you’re first, like the Jaguar I-Pace for electric vehicles in … Read more
When we talk 2024 Kia Picanto 1.0 LX, where do you draw the line between all-new vehicle and facelift? The Korean firm is calling its latest 2024 Kia Picanto 1.0 LX a substantial facelift. We, on the other hand believe they’re being somewhat modest. To all intents and purposes this seems like a new car … Read more
