Motoring feature: Car sales show a strong start to 2026 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast about January's car sales, highlighting the best-selling models, shifts in consumer confidence, and positive projections for continued growth in vehicle sales.  Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday…

Motoring feature: Why some regulators are hitting the brakes on fully digital cars 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, about rising concerns around increasingly digital car dashboards and controls, as regulators warn that they may distract drivers and raise the risk of accidents. He also weighs in on the Chery Tiggo 7 receiving a two-star rating in…

Motoring feature: Can Tata challenge the Polo Vivo?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast about the potential arrival of the Tata Altroz in South Africa, its recent facelift, safety ratings, specs, and how it compares to popular local hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Polo Vivo and Toyota Starlet and what this means for …

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…