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South Africa has a mature automotive sector, including OEMs that export globally. (BMW Press Group)

More vehicle recalls in 2025 than in previous years, says National Consumer Commission

Last week, four brands issued recalls on vehicles and these attracted significant attention on social media

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
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

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Stylish: The new Tiguan includes a LED strip across the front of the vehicle.

The new VW Tiguan: Premium, posh and affordable

Volkswagen has produced the finished article with the new Tiguan

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
The updated T-Cross has come into its own in terms of looks.

Just too pricey: The VW T-Cross

The vehicle is comfortable, but in a flooded compact SUV market, is the price tag justified?

  • Eyaaz
4 min read

How much has the VW Polo Vivo changed since my bachelor days?

It certainly looks different, but VW has kept the core of the product simple since it entered the market in 2010

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
It’s old but it’s good: The immaculate 1959 VW bus we drove in was comfortable, spacious and airy.

Back to the 1950s in a VW splitty

We took a trip down memory lane in a beautifully restored Volkswagen Kombi

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
The third-generation VW Tiguan may not appeal to the style-conscious, sporty customer who liked the previous iteration.

VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good

The current model is about to be replaced but it still makes for a compelling package

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
Cool driving experience: The locally built Polo GTI, one of the few remaining affordable performance cars, comes in far cheaper than its Golf sibling.

Polo GTI: Last of the compact hot hatches

The Polo GTI is an absolute hoot to drive and offers excellent value for the price

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
Toyota was Brand of the Year for the fourth time, determined through an analysis of market data and findings from the Cars.co.za Ownership Satisfaction Survey.

Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons

BMW and Suzuki each took home three category wins; a testament to their quality, innovation and consumer appeal

  • Derek Davey
3 min read

VW Tiguan: It’s old but it’s good

The current model is about to be replaced but still makes for a compelling package

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
Sporty looks: The Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI R-Line has coupé-style lines and good ground clearance.

Taigo is stylish but underpowered

The compact crossover makes up for what it lacks in oomph with flair and comfort This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
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Standing the test of time: Our first of six months with the outgoing Tiguan shows it offers good performance and a comfortable ride.

Outgoing Tiguan is still a charmer

We spent time with the outgoing model as the third generation waits in the wings This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

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