Jaecoo to launch fully electric J6 SUV in South Africa in 2025
Jaecoo, a marque under the rapidly expanding Chery Group division O&J, has announced that its fully electric J6 SUV will be available in South Africa from 2025. The J6, also marketed as the iCar 03 in certain international markets, represents the brand’s latest push into the global new-energy vehicle market. The upcoming J6, described by Omoda and Jaecoo’s Shannon Gahagan as...
Rugged 6×6 and 6×4 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 conversions unveiled
Ulterio Motiv, the newly established sister company of SVI Engineering, has officially launched its first two products, both ambitious modifications of the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser 79 pickup. Specialising in advanced engineering and rugged design, the company offers heavy-duty 6x4 and 6x6 chassis conversions designed to conquer extreme terrains and carry substantial loads. According to Wilhelm Lutjeharms of Ulterio Motiv (UM)...
Ford Puma 1.0T Titanium – Snap review
The Ford Puma 1.0T Titanium has entered the South African market as a stylish, compact SUV that successfully blends sexy sheet metal, practicality, and a fun-to-drive nature. So, the Puma has that and more going for it, but it lands in hostile territory, where almost every other carmaker offers an alternative. The battle for even a sliver of market share...
Mercedes-Benz EQS450 4Matic SUV – Review
After the emergence of the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan, it only made sense for the automaker to create an SUV version of it as well. The latter is more handsome than the sedan, but is it a better car? In 2023, when driving it non-stop from Cape Town to Johannesburg, we became well-acquainted with the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ sedan. The car impressed us with its comfortable...
Five things to know about the Hyundai i20 facelift
Hyundai South Africa has revamped its reliable and popular i20 hatchback. Here are five important facts about this VW Polo competitor and its facelift. Hyundai launched the i20 back in 2021 and it has now given the plucky little hatch its mid-life refresh. Visually, little has changed, but important changes were made on the inside, as described later on. 1. Entry-level i20 now more affordable Consumers...
New RefectoCil Line & Shine range elevates brow and eye beauty
RefectoCil has introduced its Line & Shine Range, a new collection of eyebrow pencils and a highlighter that promises to enhance the eye area while perfectly complementing professional brow and lash treatments. The new range is designed to bring out the natural beauty of your eyes, with products that are both long-lasting and easy to apply. Precision and stay-fast stamina The collection...
Thule Subterra 2 Backpack 21ℓ – Review
The Thule Subterra 2 Backpack 21ℓ is a desirable piece of kit, thanks to its blend of understated style and durable, premium materials. But is it worth the asking price? Walk into a boardroom while carrying a stylish and premium laptop bag, and you’re sending two messages. One, that you’re successful. Two, that you can differentiate between quality and the cheap stuff from Computer Mania,...
New A6 e-tron will be Audi’s most aerodynamic car ever
Audi has unveiled its latest electric model range, the Audi A6 e-tron, with a range upward of 700 km. What’s more is that we could see it here in Mzansi in the next 12 months. Initially introduced as a concept back in 2021, the Audi A6 e-tron range is now set to debut in both Sportback and Avant versions, in...
Ucook Savoury Baked Rice – Review
We tested Ucook’s Savoury Baked Rice with Olives and a Walnut Salsa, and found it both easy to prepare and delicious. What is Ucook? Ucook is a subscription service that delivers meal kits to customers’ homes once a week. The company also sells fresh food, frozen foods, and wine. The home delivery service gives subscribers many excellent options. For example, you can choose the number of meals...
Updated Hyundai Tucson ready to stir it up
The updated Hyundai Tucson is due to arrive in South Africa before the end of 2024. This is what you can expect. Since its debut in 2004, the Hyundai Tucson has become a staple for South African drivers, earning its status as a reliable family car. It’s one of Hyundai’s crown jewels, helping to cement the company’s fourth place (locally) on the...
