The Slate bakkie is the electric workhorse SA needs
The Slate pickup is ready to work, not pose – and it won’t cost you the price of a Sandton townhouse. A new wave of affordable, radically customisable electric vehicles (EVs) is taking shape in the United States and it could have major implications for emerging EV markets like South Africa. Meet the Slate Truck: a rugged, minimalist EV that promises to...
Lexus expands electric lineup with next-generation ES sedan
Lexus continues its gradual electric transition with the new ES sedan, now offering both hybrid and fully electric powertrain options alongside its existing RZ electric crossover. Lexus has unveiled its all-new ES sedan at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, expanding the brand’s electrification strategy beyond its first EV model, the RZ crossover. The eighth-generation of this cornerstone model introduces both...
Ferrari to unveil first full EV in October
Ferrari’s cautious approach to electrification culminates this October when the storied automaker reveals its R16m Elettrica to the world. Ferrari is preparing to enter the electric age with the official unveiling of its first fully electric vehicle (EV), scheduled for 9 October 2025. The reveal will take place during Ferrari’s Capital Markets Day at its iconic Maranello headquarters in Italy. Charging...
BMW unveils refreshed iX with improved range and performance
BMW has pulled the wraps off its updated iX electric SUV, bringing significant improvements in range, performance, and technology to its flagship electric vehicle. Set for a global market launch in later in 2025, the refreshed iX will arrive with new model designations reflecting its enhanced capabilities: iX xDrive45, iX xDrive60, and the high-performance iX M70 xDrive. Class-leading driving range The headline...
Sharper Hyundai Tucson arrives with new features
The updated Hyundai Tucson has officially landed in South Africa, offering buyers a refreshed look, new interior tech, and a range of upgrades across the line-up. This mid-cycle update brings the Tucson in line with Hyundai’s latest design direction while continuing to deliver the practicality and comfort that has made it a South African favourite since its local debut in...
VW Golf returns to SA with more affordable options
Volkswagen South Africa has reintroduced more accessible models of its ever-popular Golf, bringing the 1.4 TSI engine back to the local lineup after a several-year absence. This gives South African buyers the chance to own a new Golf without having to shell out for the high-performance GTI or R variants. Since its 1978 debut, the Golf has become one of...
Asus Zenbook A14 – Snap review
Asus has introduced the Zenbook A14 to the South African market, and not only is it one of the lightest laptops around, but it also packs a punch. The new Zenbook clocks in at 980g thanks to its all-Ceraluminum chassis. You can grab this thing with two fingers and pull it out of the laptop sleeve with ease, so for...
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Snap Review
Ubisoft’s stealth-action saga heads to Feudal Japan with Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Is this bold new direction worth your attention? For the first time since Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, we’ve been given two playable protagonists: Yasuke (a samurai) and Naoe (a shinobi). Each character has their own unique playstyle, with Yasuke leaning heavily into the head-on combat scenarios, with a lot of...
Audi Q3 35TFSI Sportback – Snap test
The Black Edition of the Audi Q3 35TFSI Sportback is a stylish iteration of a desirable compact crossover, but is it worth the premium price tag? The Audi Q3 35TFSI Sportback Black Edition brings a curated set of popular options to a well-regarded compact SUV-coupé. However, at R904 650, it demands a premium that raises a critical question: is it...
Volvo EX90 Ultra Twin Performance – Snap test
Volvo’s all-electric luxury SUV, the EX90, has arrived in South Africa with considerable fanfare. Priced at R2 650 000, this seven-seater flagship model represents what Volvo calls “the pinnacle of design, engineering, and safety innovation.” But does the experience behind the wheel match the impressive spec sheet? For the time being, Volvo only offers the EX90 Ultra Twin Performance variant...
