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With the mid-year school holidays underway, many South African families are heading off on road trips, family visits and winter getaways. While planning routes, packing bags and booking accommodation often top the to-do list, taking time to prepare your vehicle can make all the difference to your safety, comfort and travel budget.

Check out our latest review of the very impressive Mitsubishi Destinator, a 7-seater SUV with lots to offer. From its capable turbocharged 1.5l engine to luxurious interior, it simply is a fantastic choice for big families or epic roadtrips!

Most people choose the colour of their new wheels with their heart, but beyond aesthetics, your car’s colour could influence its value, upkeep, and everyday comfort for years to come. It’s not that one colour is right and another wrong; it’s about understanding the trade-offs. From visibility on the road to comfort in the summer sun, maintenance, and even resale appeal, the car colour you pick can define your driving experience long after you leave the showroom.

The Changan UNI-S gives a bold first impression with its strikingly gorgeous appearance reminiscent of American car designs, giving the car a tough and “I’m quite capable” look, and it certainly is.

As such, it is important to get to work in a car that manages every adolescent phase of the Durban weather, with strong air-conditioning to handle those humid days, and cozy heating to handle those cold rainy days too. And the Suzuki DZire? Well, let’s just say climate control is only scratching the surface of the positives about this car.

KwaZulu-Natal’s automotive sector has been urged to establish robust leadership pipelines to remain competitive, stable, and sustainable.

One day it is bright and hot, the sun beating down with extreme humidity. And the next day? Cold like when it snowed on Drakensberg. As such, it is important to get to work in a car that manages every adolescent phase of the Durban weather, with strong air-conditioning to handle those humid days, and cozy heating to handle those cold rainy days too. And the Suzuki DZire? Well, let’s just say climate control is only scratching the surface of the positives about this car.

In today's automotive industry, access to dependable and affordable replacement parts is essential for keeping vehicles on the road. Mandarin Parts Umgeni, part of the Mandarin Parts Distributors (MPD) network, has established itself as a trusted supplier of quality spare parts for Chinese and Indian vehicle brands throughout South Africa.

The Tata Punch offers a stylish, trendy crossover design with a compact size for a great entry price. There is definitely a fair bit of car that you are getting with the Punch at its price point.

CAR VALUE HAS NEVER LOOKED THIS GOOD

The Citroën Basalt is a “Coupe-SUV”, that features a 1.2l engine automatic only outputting a respectable 88kW of power and 205nm or torque.

Citroën Basalt for a spin through Pinetown recently, with Dylan riding shotgun as the official second opinion. Honestly? We were both floored. - Grant Adlam

South Africa Announces R3 Per Litre Fuel Relief to Ease Price Shock

TATA TIAGO 1.2 XM: CAR OF THE PEOPLE

Tata has re-entered the South African market with their new 2026 Tata Tiago, a budget hatchback for the people. Our model for review was the base 1.2 XM model. The Tata Tiago features a 1.2L engine ‘Revotron Engine’ that offers quick and efficient acceleration.

The Suzuki Dzire is a small, budget friendly sedan, like its rivals the Honda Amaze and the South African built Corolla Quest.