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MG’s game-changer: New HS SUV sets high bar in competitive segment
MG has launched its latest SUV in South Africa, pitching the feature-rich HS against established players in the mid-size segment while offering exceptional value for money. The MG HS has arrived in South Africa, bringing a compelling blend of driving pleasure, refinement, and value to the mid-size SUV segment. Going head-to-head with established rivals like the Mahindra Scorpio-N, Haval H6,...
Launch review: MG ZS range arrives in South Africa
MG South Africa has officially launched the MG ZS, a stylish compact crossover designed with affordability and practicality in mind. Positioned as an ideal SUV for young families, the ZS has already made a significant impact globally, having been sold in over 100 countries with sales exceeding one million units. MG claims that the model has covered more than 700...
The smartphone set to challenge Samsung and Apple in 2025
The flagship smartphone market is set to heat up in 2025, with new products like the Honor Magic 7 Pro to shake up the hierarchy. Honor is a brand doing notable things, and the company’s Magic 7 Pro is looking to take Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra head-on while costing much less. Even the company’s press release around the device targets...
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the next console
After much speculation, Nintendo has unveiled the company’s next console, the Switch 2, but what is known about the upcoming gaming system yet? In terms of a release window, Nintendo confirmed that it will release the new system in 2025, bringing a host of new improvements and features to the original machine. This follows the immensely successful run of the original...
Mahindra XUV 3XO 1.2T AX7L – Snap review
The Mahindra XUV 3XO, previously known as the XUV 300, has arrived with a fresh name, a revamped design, and a strong value proposition. We took it for a whirl. The new XUV model competes in the fiercely contested compact SUV segment and promises a more premium experience than before, still at an enticing price. We tested the flagship AX7L variant,...
This cutie from the 1970s was Volvo’s first electric car
Volvo Cars has achieved strong sales with its all-electric XC40, C40, and EX30 since 2020, but its electric journey already began in the 1970s with the Elbil. While the XC40 Recharge marked the brand’s first electric production car, Volvo has been experimenting with compact electric powertrains a while longer. In 1976, it debuted the Elbil concept car in two formats: a...
Mercedes-AMG SL43 – Snap test
Can a four-cylinder Mercedes SL be the real thing? We took the 2-litre Mercedes-AMG SL 43 for a long ride and some ‘ancestor worship’. The Mercedes-AMG SL43 marks an evolution in the SL lineage by introducing a four-cylinder engine to a model series famed for its high-displacement powerplants. Notable examples from its heritage include the 6,0-litre V12 in the 2012–2018...
Kove 800 X Pro – Snap review
China’s Kove 800 X Pro promises European quality at a lower price. Stefan Boshoff took it on a 600 km test through the Free State to find out if it can handle South Africa’s demanding roads and trails. When I heard about the Chinese-made Kove motorcycles arriving in Bloemfontein, I jumped at the chance to test them. Two demo bikes...
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD VX-R review – Part II
We get behind the wheel of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD VX-R again, this time taking it beyond the city limits, to dirt roads and a 4x4 route in the Western Cape. In my earlier review of this Land Cruiser after driving it on urban roads, I criticised its lack of perceived quality. The Prado, once a symbol of...
Jaecoo J7 1.6T Glacier – Review
With its striking design and premium interior, the Jaecoo J7 1.6T Glacier aims to deliver an experience that feels more expensive than its R600k price tag suggests. Does it hit the mark? The Jaecoo J7 1.6T Glacier steps into the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment, aiming to challenge well-established favourites like the Toyota Corolla Cross, Chery Tiggo 7, and Haval Jolion. However,...
