Motoring feature: Looking at India’s quiet dominance in South Africa’s car market

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast, about the growing competition in car imports between India and China, with China increasing its presence in South Africa. They unpack what this shift reveals about the car market, affordability, consumer choices, and the wider eco…

Motoring Feature: Can run-flat tyres survive South African roads?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about the origin of run-flat tyres, designed mainly for European roads with shorter distances and smoother tar surfaces. Their unique rim and tyre design that allows drivers to continue for a limited distance after a puncture, the …

Motoring Feature: SA’s best-selling passenger cars and the hidden cost of small dents

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, to unpack April’s car sales figures, which totalled around 50,000 units. The conversation explores what continues to drive the popularity of brands like Toyota and Suzuki, including affordability, reliability, and value for money…

Motoring Feature: GWM Ora and Wey V9X launch in South Africa – what you need to know

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, about the latest new cars coming to South Africa, including the GWM Ora 5 compact SUV and the Wey V9X. They unpack its petrol, hybrid and electric options, and what its arrival signals for the evolving local motoring market. Gug…

Motoring Feature: Understanding the rise of car write-offs in South Africa

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about the growing number of damaged cars on our roads, exploring what it means when a car is written off. They unpack why this trend is on the rise, the risks for buyers who unknowingly purchase these vehicles, and what the law say…

Motoring Feature: Strong March car sales – what’s driving the growth?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, about March’s vehicle sales, with Volkswagen snatching back second place from Isuzu. They unpack what’s driving the surge, and what it reveals about consumer choices and spending power. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion fo…

Motoring Feature: How will rising fuel prices affect your daily commute?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about the current state of fuel prices and their ripple effect on everyday expenses. They unpack how rising fuel costs affect electricity, food prices, public transport fares, and other living expenses, and what consumers can expe…

Motoring Feature: The new era of speeding fines – could you lose your license?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, about new road rules aimed at changing driver behaviour. This includes the demerit system and advanced speed cameras, as well as the most fuel-efficient SUVs amid rising fuel prices linked to the US–Iran conflict. Gugs Mhlungu …

Motoring Feature: Should you be worried about fuel supply or just the price?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about concerns around a potential fuel shortage, despite government assurances that there is no immediate threat and that contingency plans are in place.  They also discuss rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict and…

Motoring Feature: Is your car safe? Understanding the Polo Vivo recall

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, about Volkswagen’s recall of Polo Vivo vehicles over safety concerns that the handbrake may not engage properly. hey also discuss the steps Polo Vivo owners should take following the announcement. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend c…