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

Jane Dutton 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 one's self from some of these techniques.   Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning …

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 m…

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

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 books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happenin…

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-months 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 budg…

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 …

Motoring Feature: New SARS rules for foreign-registered vehicles

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about  the rules and regulations involved in importing a vehicle from another country and the process of registering it in South Africa, including changing number plates to comply with local requirements. The discussion also covers…

Motoring Feature: Hyundai Grand i10 emerges as a top seller in May car sales

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, about May vehicle sales, unpacking the top 5 list and the shifting market trends.  The Toyota drops out of the top 5 but remains in the top 10, alongside the rise of Chinese brands and the continued strong performance of the Hyun…

Motoring Feature: Unpacking the weight problem behind popular SUVs

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about the importance of knowing your car’s weight and how it affects fuel consumption, safety, and overall performance. They also discuss how modern crossover SUVs, with their added comfort, luxury features, and in-car screens, con…