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, including 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 gets …

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 t…

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. They also discuss the steps Polo Vivo owners should take following the announcement. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready fo…

Motoring feature: Breakdown or accident on the highway? Here’s what to do

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, about what to do if you’re in an accident or experience a breakdown on the highway, including key road rules to follow and how these situations can affect your insurance claims. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Sat…

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…