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The VW Tayron has a stylish front with an illuminated VW badge

VW Tayron is a comfortable and stylish family SUV but the small engine lets it down

The Tayron replaces the Tiguan Allspace and sits as VW’s seven-seater vehicle. A 2-litre variant would’ve done it more justice

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
The Polo Vivo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in South Africa in 2025, selling 26 067 units.

National Consumer Commission announces the recall of more than 25 000 Polo Vivos

The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026

  • Eyaaz
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Hot hatch: The Golf 8.5 impresses in every department

VW Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line+ review: A bargain within its segment

Exceptional looks, ride quality and quality of the product means that the Golf 8.5 continues to be the hot hatch it is meant to be

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
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
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

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5 min read
The wine, steel, vehicle and insurance sectors are among those most affected by protectionist US tariffs.

US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains

This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.

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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?

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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

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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
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