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The iCAUR V23 will be customisable and you can either get it in a base or retro look. (Eyaaz Matwadia)

iCAUR launching in May: We get a sneak peak of the two variants

iCAUR will launch with two models, the V23 and the 03T, which will both be electric and affordable, with an added element South Africans might love

Sub-Saharan Africa’s reliance on imported oil leaves countries exposed to economic shocks amid the escalating Middle East conflict.

Rising oil prices threaten African economies, new analysis warns

Sub-Saharan Africa’s reliance on imported oil leaves countries exposed to economic shocks amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Rising crude and LNG prices threaten import bills, inflation and currency stability, particularly in nations with low reserves

The Alfa Romeo Junior: A tale of two variants

While the model is fully electric, it feels like an Alfa Romeo but there’s a big difference between the entry model and the top-of-the-range model

A burst of tone: There’s meaning behind every shade of colour we see on
our roads. Photo: Supplied

The psychology of car colours in focus

As cars become more digital, colour becomes a branding tool — almost like choosing a smartphone finish

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Volvo EX30 Cross Country review: It’s great, but I still prefer the original

Despite the ruggedness and effortless driving, it neither falls into the supercar or the off-road category, which is why I would rather just go for the regular EX30

Leapmotor launched the C10 which includes range extended EV technology.

New-energy or petrol: What is the best form of driving in South Africa?

The rise of more affordable electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is sure to affect the market share of new-energy vehicles

Electrified: The Mercedes-Benz G580

Not ruined, but evolved: The electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Other than its hefty price tag, Mercedes-Benz has led by example, showing how brands can electrify their vehicles without losing their identity

The iCAUR V23 will be available in South Africa in 2026 and will be a customisable EV off-roader.

Chinese continue to run riot at Festival of Motoring

While VW announced a few new vehicles, and Tata reintroduced itself, it was the Chinese brands who stole the show

Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Volvo EX 30 Cross Country first impressions: Like an effortless conversation around a bonfire

Volvo has emphasised that this is an extension of the EX30 range but it might just bring you a different experience

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola (left) and Minister of Trade Parks Tau (right) during a briefing on Monday. (DIRCO)

South Africa seeks new export markets as US tariff looms

While the government negotiates a mutually beneficial deal with the US, it says it is making plans to diversify its export marke

The Volvo EX90

Volvo EX90 full review: Luxury at its finest, but scary software glitches

From the cabin to the drive, the Volvo EX90 will make you feel like you are on cloud nine, but the car also won’t move if you don’t update the software when needed

Lithium mines in Zimbabwe’s communal areas deprive people of their land rights, grazing land and water. Photo: Madelene Cronjé

Mining of critical minerals tramples grazing and water rights in Zimbabwe

Laws exist to protect the environment and people, but these are not enforced regarding mining, in particular lithium

The BYD Seal 7.

The BYD Seal 7: Humbling BMW drivers since 2025

Many need the sound along with the speed but it is always the silent killers that are the most deadly

The BYD Sealion 7 provides incredible comfort and a smooth drive.

Is the exceptional BYD Sealion 7 the best value electric SUV in South Africa?

Spaciousness, comfort and sporty features make this EV well worth the over R1 million price tag it comes with

Fuelling the future: Solar-powered charging for South Africa’s electric trucks

In a country where long-distance driving is the norm, an efficient charging network is vital for the use of fully electric trucks and commercial vehicles

Trucks line up at the Machipanda border, a major economic link between Zimbabwean capital Harare and Mozambican port city Beira. Photo supplied

On the trail of lithium smugglers in Southern Africa

International intelligence data shows a recent boom in lithium exports from Southern Africa to Chinese markets. Where’s it coming from, and how does it get there?

The BYD Shark 6.

BYD launches three new-energy vehicles, but just how impressive are they?

The Chinese manufacturer has added to its line-up and introduced a new competitor for the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger

The Volvo EX90
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Safety comes with a price: Volvo EX90 first impression

Dubbed the safest Volvo ever made, has the brand pushed the price a little too high or is it merely to scare competitors?

Volvo announced that they will bring two more electric vehicles in 2025.

ReVolvolution as the Swedish manufacturer aims to bring more electric vehicles to SA in 2025

ReVolvolution as the Swedish manufacturer aims to bring more electric vehicles to SA in 2025

ArcelorMittal South Africa and smaller manufacturers, including the vehicle industry, are facing headwinds. Photo: Patrick Pleul/picture alliance/Getty Images

Crisis deepens in SA’s industrial economy, including erosion of bargaining councils

Industrial policy must be boldly reimagined if the erosion of the productive base is to be reversed