Motoring Feature: China’s biggest recall: Are we designing cars for looks & forgetting safety?

Guest: Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident Motoring Enthusiast Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to b…

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, following 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 accidents…

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…

Motoring Feature: Balloon or 84-month loan – understanding the real cost of car finance

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, about the differences between balloon payment financing and long-term vehicle loans, unpacking the pros and cons of each option and how the right choice ultimately depends on an individual's affordability, financial goals, and bud…

Motoring Feature: Modern cars are smarter, but are they becoming too expensive to repair? 

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about the repairs of new cars and the costs that come with it; they further discuss some common repairs that are required by cars and its costs. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, heal…

Motoring Feature: Sedan vs SUV – what's the best family car for our roads and budgets? 

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast about choosing the best family car between SUVs and sedans, taking into account affordability, boot space, road safety, and handling challenging road conditions like potholes. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful …