Motoring feature: Badge engineering: Smart business or clever marketing?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, defining brand engineering, what it is, why car manufacturers use it, how it benefits consumers, and why the same vehicle can be priced differently across brands. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johanne…

Motoring feature: Is government doing enough to regulate scholar transport? 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, about the state of scholar transport following the Vanderbijlpark tragedy that claimed 14 schoolchildren, exploring safety risks, regulatory gaps, and potential solutions to keep children safe on their way to school. Thank you for…

Motoring feature: Could daily roadblocks change how we drive?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast, about the importance of regular roadblocks and how they can influence driver behaviour, improve road safety, and encourage better car maintenance. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based tal…

Exploring the illusion of speed on the road

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, unpacking whether speeding truly saves time, following recent research that challenges this belief, why drivers should exercise greater caution on the roads, highlighting how speeding increases the risk of accidents and vehicle dam…

Motoring feature: SA’s new-vehicle market grows, and Chinese brands are leading  

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast about November’s car sales, highlighting the brands leading the charge such as Jetour and taking a closer look at how Nissan, Ford and the SUV segment are performing. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a…

Motoring feature: Safety vs sales: Why some cars in SA fail global safety checks

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker, Resident Motoring Enthusiast about the Hyundai i10 failing its crash test, sparking a wider conversation on road safety, vehicle standards, and why South Africa needs tougher safety regulations to keep unsafe cars off the road. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs …

Motoring feature: Hop on or hold back? Uber’s electric bikes and cars explained  

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast unpacking the rise of electric Uber cars and bikes, how their batteries work, their efficiency, and what this shift means for the e-hailing industry and consumers. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a…

Motoring feature: The most popular pre-owned cars right now  

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Warren Tucker, Resident Motoring Enthusiast, reflecting on the most favoured pre-owned cars on the market right now, the factors influencing buyers’ choices and practical advice on mileage and keeping a used car running well for years. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlu…

Motoring feature: Goodbye to old favourites: Understanding the latest car discontinuations 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident Motoring Enthusiast, about cars that have reached the end of their production run such as the Audi A4 and Jeep Renegade and and discussing how new vehicle sales are steadily increasing. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a…

Motoring feature: Potholes vs no-claims bonus: Making the right choice 

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Warren Tucker, Resident Motoring Enthusiast, unpacking the costs of fixing minor car issues yourself versus claiming through insurance and potentially risking your outbonus, and discussing which option tends to work best for most motorists. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs…