By: Charles Molefe Hyundai’s latest compact crossover, the Exter, is here to take on the budget-conscious…
Motoring Reviews
Ford Territory: A Fresh Take on the Family SUV
By: Charles Molefe The Ford Territory has returned, and it’s stepping into the highly competitive midsize…
Nissan Magnite 1.0T Acenta Plus CVT – This Is What It Should Have Been From Day One
By: Charles Molefe The Nissan Magnite has always positioned itself as a budget-friendly, compact SUV that…
Ford Ranger Tremor 2.0 Bi-Turbo: The Perfect Blend of Rugged Capability and Everyday Practicality.
By: Charles Molefe The Ford Ranger Tremor is a standout in the bakkie segment, aimed at…
The Chinese are here. I test out the Jetour Dashing.
By: Charles Molefe The Jetour Dashing, a new entrant in the South African SUV market, brings…
Mazda CX-30: The Perfect Blend of Style, Performance, and Comfort.
By: Charles Molefe. The compact SUV segment is fiercely competitive, yet Mazda has managed to carve…
Where Luxury Meets Innovation, I test the Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge.
By: Charles Molefe The Volvo XC90 stands as a testament to Scandinavian design, blending sophistication with…
The Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge, Redefining Luxury, Performance, and Sustainability.
By: Charles Molefe. In the highly competitive world of luxury SUVs, the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge…
Volvo C40 Recharge.
By: Charles Molefe Imagine stepping into the future every time you get behind the wheel. The…
A Refined Powerhouse in the Luxury Bakkie Segment.
By: Charles Molefe In the South African landscape, where rugged practicality meets a discerning appreciation for…
The Nissan Navara Pro-4X: Power, Style, and Adventure in One Bakkie.
By: Charles Molefe. In a highly competitive market where rugged reliability and versatility are everything, the…
The Compact SUV with Big Personality and Unmatched Comfort.
By: Charles Molefe Citroën’s C3 Aircross is back with a refreshed look and feel, poised to…
The Ford Puma. A Stylish Compact Crossover with Sporty Versatility.
By: Charles Molefe. The compact crossover segment has been heating up for a while now, with…
A Smarter, Sleeker Compact SUV That Just Got Even Better, I test the KIA SONET.
By: Charles Molefe When Kia first introduced the Sonet, it aimed to capture the heart of…
Bold Style Meets Urban Performance, I test out Nissan’s, Magnite Kuro.
By: Charles Molefe Nissan’s Magnite has already carved out a strong presence in the compact SUV…
The Kodo Way, I put the Mazda CX-5 Dynamic through its paces.
By: Charles Molefe In a crowded and highly competitive compact SUV segment, the Mazda CX-5 2.0…
A Compact Powerhouse for Urban Driving.
By: Charles Molefe The KIA Picanto is a true gem in the compact city car segment,…
The Volvo EX30: Proof That Dynamite Comes in Small Packages.
By: Charles Molefe The all-new Volvo EX30 has arrived on the scene, providing a potent mix…
Ford Everest Wildtrak: A Luxurious and Capable Adventure SUV.
By: Charles Molefe The Ford Everest Wildtrak, priced at R1,180, 200 is an appealing choice for…
Mahindra Scorpio N impresses.
By: Charles Molefe When I first saw the all-new Mahindra Scorpio-N, I was impressed by its…
Testing the XC40 Twin Recharge: Thor Strikes Again in Volvo’s Electric SUV.
By: Charles Molefe In the saturated market of SUVs, finding a vehicle that genuinely stands out…
A Volvo that packs a huge punch, could this be the benchmark? I test the C40 Recharge.
The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is not just a car; it’s an experience that embodies the…
A new Sheriff is in town. I test the exquisite KIA Sportage.
By: Charles Molefe The automotive landscape has seen its fair share of evolution, and the 2023…
Where Style Meets Substance, I test the Volvo XC40 B5.
By: Charles Molefe The Volvo XC40 B5 emerges as a harmonious blend of elegance, performance, and…
Kodo, the way of life. I test out Mazda’s exemplary CX-5.
By: Charles Molefe The Mazda CX-5 has long been a popular choice in the competitive compact…
To Samurai or not to Samurai, I test out the sculpted Nissan Qashqai.
By Charles Molefe The Nissan Qashqai has become a major force in the compact SUV market.…
I put Fiat’s 500X through its paces.
By: Charles Molefe My introduction to the Fiat South Africa fleet started with the sassy and…
The Chinese are here to stay…I test out the Elegant OMODA C5
By: Charles Molefe The SUV segment is arguably the fiercest of the lot; several manufacturers are…
Ford revolutionizes the Everest Sport.
By: Charles Molefe The 2023 Ford Everest Sport is a highly anticipated addition to the Everest…
Is this the pioneer of comfort? I put the Citroën C5 Aircross through its paces.
By: Charles Molefe The Citroën C5 Aircross is a sleek, innovative vehicle with several noteworthy characteristics.…
Mazda’s CX-30 reigns supreme.
The Mazda CX-30 is one of the newest models in the crowded subcompact SUV market, but…
Opel Mokka stirs the cup.
By: Charles Molefe I am well familiar with the Opel brand, which has always been the…
All-new Jeep® Gladiator: the most capable Jeep brand pickup ever.
The all-new Jeep Gladiator – the most capable Jeep pickup ever – builds on a rich heritage…
The dawn of a new era, I test the all new Peugeot 208 Allure.
By: Charles Molefe Stellantis is a group that has been steadily reconstructing companies with formidable names…
Eye of the storm, we test out Ford’s Ranger StormTrak
By: Charles Molefe The year 2022 has been difficult. COVID is still wreaking devastation, and the economy…
Mazda CX-3 proves its metal.
By: Charles Molefe The Mazda CX-3 is a vehicle that goes about its business without blinking;…
The subtle Mazda 2.
The Mazda 2 is now in its third generation and has established itself as a market…
The Titan falls, we crown a new favorite bakkie, the Nissan Navara 2.5DDTi PRO-2X 4X2 AT
By: Charles Molefe When Nissan announced the imminent arrival of the facelift Navara I was at…