Disadvantages of Chinese Vehicles 

Gugs Mhlungu has a conversation with resident motoring enthusiast, Warren Tucker, on consumers who spend more money on what the vehicles are actually worth. They speak on the surge and boom on the high demand on Chinese cars. They speak to the high depreciation rate of the vehicles in comparison to…

Motoring feature: Is your Hyundai Tucson affected by the latest recall?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to  Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast, about the Chery Grootman, set to launch in 2027, and Peugeot’s new 2.2 Landtrek bakkie and how it plans to compete in an increasingly competitive market. They also discuss the rise of new bakkie brands and how they are disrupting…

Motoring feature: Petrol at R30 a litre: How much does it cost to run your car?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, about rising fuel prices, which vehicles consume the most fuel and how motorists can manage the impact on their pockets. They also explore why South Africa relies on imported fuel despite its oil-producing neighbours, and the impact…

Motoring feature: The difference between 93 and 95 Petrol and inside September’s car sales numbers 

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, Resident motoring enthusiast, about the difference between 93 and 95 unleaded petrol and how to determine which fuel is best suited to your car. They also unpack September’s car sales figures, with the Starlet leading the way as Chinese car brands lose some gr…

Motoring feature: Is price still the biggest factor when buying a car?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, Resident motoring enthusiast, about the costs that come with owning a car beyond the purchase price. They unpack ongoing expenses such as maintenance, servicing, fuel, replacement parts and recovery costs, as well as how depreciation can affect the value of a ca…

Motoring Feature: That car deal may look great, but is it legit?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Kumbi Mtshakazi, a resident motoring enthusiast, about his seven-day drive around the country in support of the Seven 7 Charity drive in honour of Child Cancer Awareness Month and the impact of the journey. They also discuss increasingly sophisticated scams targeting second-h…

Motoring Feature: Their last laps

Jane Dutton, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu, speaks to Warren Tucker on vehicles reaching their last laps, which are on their last journey before being discontinued, and how to tell if a car is an investment car Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health…

Motoring Feature: What you need to know about the latest Isuzu bakkie recall

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Kumbi Mtshakazi, a resident motoring enthusiast, about the recent recall of 2,500 Isuzu bakkies due to a potentially loose brake pedal pivot pin, the rise in vehicle recalls, why recalls are important for consumer safety, and how responsibility for faults can extend to supp…

Motoring Feature: When is a car officially 'too old' to be on South African roads?

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Warren Tucker, resident motoring enthusiast, about how long a car should remain on the road, what factors should determine when a vehicle is considered too old to operate, and why this matters as South Africa develops an end-of-life vehicle strategy and framework. Gugs Mhlung…

Motoring Feature: China’s biggest recall – are we designing cars for looks and forgetting safety?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Kumbi Mtshakazi, resident motoring enthusiast, and delves into the world of automotive innovation, where the lines between style and substance are becoming increasingly blurred. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, cultu…