Sonos Move 2 Bluetooth speaker – Snap review
The Sonos Move 2 might look more like a home-theatre subwoofer, but it’s actually the successor to the company’s prized Move speaker, a more portable and grab-and-go option in the American company’s audio line-up. Jeremy Proome took it for a whirl. Wi-Fi, not Bluetooth While the Move 2 is essentially a Bluetooth speaker, it’s actually categorised as a ‘wireless’ speaker, meaning...
Huawei Nova 11 smartphone – Snap Review
The Huawei Nova 10 proved to be quite a hit with Huawei adopters, and the Nova 11 has now launched, offering a more affordable yet premium-ish device with some punchy specs and features. If you’re not aiming for the top-end flagship smartphone market (or perhaps your budget doesn’t allow for that), Huawei’s Nova range of devices should be on your...
Hisense 8kg Silver Tumble Dryer – Snap Review
The Hisense 8kg Silver Tumble Dryer seems to offer good value for money and a number of useful features. It has a large capacity, multiple modes, and a sleek design. PriceCheck staffer Quonita Thebus bought one, and this is what she thinks of it. Why I needed it I bought the Hisense 8 kg tumble dryer (model code DV1W801US1) as it...
Formula E only to return to Cape Town in 2025, local organisers say
Fans are left disappointed by the omission of Cape Town from the 2024 calendar, but local organisers e-Movement and the City of Cape Town promise a bigger race event in 2025. Following a meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the Formula E calendar for Season 10 in 2024 has been announced, but with Cape Town excluded from the...
BMW R 1300 GS: More power, less weight
BMW Motorrad has finally unveiled the all-new R 1300 GS, its flagship adventure motorcycle. The new bike gets a complete overhaul, from its frame to its engine. Visually, the newcomer is very different too. BMW has finally ditched the twin headlight design in favour of a single light with matrix technology. It’s surrounded by four LED daytime running lights in...
All-new BMW X2 to arrive from first quarter 2024
It’s bigger and better than before and should be a hit with those who want a smaller, nimbler, and cheaper X6. Now only six months from local introduction, the line-up will consist of the BMW X2 M35i xDrive performance model (with all-wheel drive), the BMW X2 sDrive18i mild hybrid, and the BMW X2 sDrive18d diesel variant. Exterior design With a pronounced sloping...
Car industry must look beyond EVs to achieve green motoring
Electric vehicles and biofuels are not enough to make cars, trucks and motorcycles green, says Goodyear South Africa. The switch from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs) gets the focus when achieving sustainability in transportation is discussed. The use of biofuels and hydrogen as viable alternatives to fossil fuels like petrol and diesel is another issue that frequently...
Mitsubishi Triton wins Japan’s Good Design Award
The all-new Triton one-ton bakkie has won the Good Design Award 2023 organised by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. The Triton was selected for “embodying the core Mitsubishi Motors design philosophy while expressing its individual design concept,” a statement says. “The new pickup offers a safe and comfortable ride with peace of mind in a variety of weather and road...
PlayStation reveals the portable ‘Portal’ device, but what is it?
Sony PlayStation 5 owners can now enjoy their gaming on the go. Well, kind of. Rumours had been circulating for months that Sony was working on a portable PlayStation device. Now, the company has finally lifted the lid on what they’ve been working on: the PlayStation Portal. Companion device From the outset, Sony has made it clear that the PlayStation Portal is...
MAXUS ready to slash transport costs
Shanghai Automotive Industrial Corporation (SAIC)*, one of the world’s top five electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, has appointed a South African dealer and distributor to market and sell its commercial EVs. The newly formed mobility business, named MAXUS Electric Vehicles, will focus exclusively on the EV market. MAXUS Electric Vehicles will offer urban logistics fleets access to EVs that help them...
