Section · Nº 03 of 10
Motoring.
EVs, double-cabs, rally cars and the practical reality of driving across South African terrain — long-form reviews, industry shifts and what's coming to local showrooms.
4 stories in this section
Electric Future
The R400,000 EV is coming
Chinese-built electric cars are arriving in South African showrooms at prices nobody thought possible three years ago. We drove four of them, mapped the charging gaps, and asked whether Eskom's new capacity can actually support the shift.
Market Shift
How India is rebuilding South African roads
Tata, Mahindra, and Maruti are no longer budget options — they are the mainstream. Inside the factories, the dealerships, and the policy rooms where India quietly became South Africa's most important car partner.
Running Costs
What petrol really costs the township commuter
The fuel price has risen 23% in eighteen months. For the taxi driver, the delivery rider, and the domestic worker catching two taxis to work, it is not an inconvenience — it is a financial emergency.