Motoring Feature: Their Last Laps

Jane Dutton speaks to Warren Tucker on vehicles reaching their last laps ,which are on their last journey before being discontinued and how to tell if a car is an investment car Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu …

Motoring Feature: What you need to know about the latest Isuzu bakkie recall

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Kumbi Mtshakazi, a resident motoring enthusiast, about the recent recall of 2,500 Isuzu bakkies due to a potentially loose brake pedal pivot pin, the rise in vehicle recalls, why recalls are important for consumer safety, and how responsibility for faults can extend to supp…

Motoring Feature: When is a car officially 'too old' to be on South African roads?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about how long a car should remain on the road, what factors should determine when a vehicle is considered too old to operate, and why this matters as South Africa develops an end-of-life vehicle strategy and framework. Gugs Mhlung…

Motoring Feature: China’s biggest recall – are we designing cars for looks and forgetting safety?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, and delves into the world of automotive innovation, where the lines between style and substance are becoming increasingly blurred. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, cultu…

Motoring Feature: What are the best shoes to wear when driving?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about the safest shoes to wear while driving. This follows reports that driving in heels may increase the risk of ankle injuries for women, while footwear like flip-flops can slip or get caught on the pedals and contribute to accid…

Motoring Feature: More EVs, more choice – but do we have the infrastructure to match?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast from Mumbai, India, with Mahindra, exploring the modern, lifestyle-focused Mahindra bakkie and some of the brand’s new EV models. They also unpack the state of the EV market in South Africa, whether consumers are buying electric v…

Motoring Feature: Smarter cars, smarter criminals – how to protect your vehicle

Jane Dutton, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, who shares the latest techniques that car hijackers are now using to steal cars. They touch on how to protect oneself from some of these techniques. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtf…

Motoring Feature: Volkswagen's big reset – can simplicity save the brand?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, about Volkswagen's strategy to streamline its model range to remain competitive. They discuss what this means for consumers, how the rise of Chinese car brands is reshaping the market, and whether a simplified lineup can help VW …

Motoring Feature: What happens when your new car needs a part that isn't here?

Gugs Mhlungu is in conversation with resident motoring enthusiast Warren Tucker about the part problem plaguing vehicle owners.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for list…

Motoring Feature: Why the Toyota Corolla Cross is winning the used-car market

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, about how the popularity of the Toyota Corolla Cross in the new-vehicle market appears to be carrying over into the used-car market, with AutoTrader data showing a 33.4% year-on-year increase in sales during June. They also touch…