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Brenwin Naidu

Brenwin Naidu is an award-winning motoring journalist and the youngest South African juror to serve on the prestigious World Car Awards panel. He is the section editor for Sowetan Motoring (weekly) and Sunday Times Lifestyle Motoring (monthly), and a contributing presenter for Ignition GT.

The X7 M50d owned by Dudu Mokholo. Picture:

CONSUMER WATCH | X7 owner loses love for BMW after delay with failed turbo fix

A BMW X7 owner lost trust in the brand after a turbo failure post-maintenance

Bontle Ndlovu is the social media specialist at Ford SA.

YOUTH DAY 2026 | Celebrating excellence in the motor industry

We catch up with young South African trailblazers making an impact in the automotive world

The VW Amarok's toned front-end seems a touch more aerodynamic than the Ranger's. Picture:

REVIEW | VW Amarok 2.3 TSI loses the value game to Ford Ranger

The blue oval donor undercuts the Amarok in price, but some may want 4Motion vs 4x2

The grill-intensive frontal design of the C7 steals attention.

REVIEW | Omoda C7 SHS spotlights plug-in hybrid perks

The Omoda has a more flamboyant design than the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH

With its striking looks, the S07 L could be the most alluring Chinese car in SA. Picture:

REVIEW | The Changan Deepal S07 L is strong on glamour factor

Changan classifies the Deepal S07 L as a sport-utility vehicle.

Changan CS75 Pro's frontal styling has an unfriendly look, typical of Chinese rivals

REVIEW | Why the Changan CS75 Pro will appeal to seven-seater value seekers

The Changan CS75 Pro, a Chinese seven-seater SUV, is reintroduced to the South African market under Jameel Motors with a price tag of R499,900. It competes with other budget-friendly SUVs like the Jetour X70 and Haval H6.

Sloping roofline and narrow window apertures give the second-generation Evoque a sleek look

REVIEW | Why the Range Rover Evoque still stands apart

In a world of Chinese copycats, the original premium crossover remains a compelling choice.

The Citi R was essentially a Mk1 GTI reborn.

Dealer confident this VW Citi Golf will sell for nearly R1m

A Newcastle dealership has listed a 2010 Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.8i R with just 55km on the clock for nearly R1m, banking on its rarity and pristine condition to attract collectors.

Large grille design gives the JMC Vigus an appearance in line with most Chinese bakkies.

LAUNCH | JMC Vigus appeals to bargain hunters

Returning to the market, JMC is under the wing of the Salvador Caetano group, which also has the distributorship for GAC.

Toyota is set to launch the latest Hilux.

New year, new steer

Check out the models worth paying attention to in 2026

The latest Hilux packs a meaner look. Picture:

Your guide to the new cars launching in 2026

The South African motor industry is back in full-swing and the year promises to be an exciting one. We reached out to the A-to-Z of car brands in the country for their lists of planned releases.

Like the smaller Tiggo 4, Chery's Tiggo 7 is easy on the eye.

REVIEW | Chery Tiggo 7 CSH fights for hybrid traction

Competitively priced new energy vehicle will spark interest among those who are tired of standard petrol and diesels

Isuzu's flagship MU-X Onyx XT has an aggressive styling kit with gaping grille.

REVIEW | Isuzu MU-X Onyx XT is a bit rough but more than ready

The hard-working ladder-frame SUV has a beefy character.

The BAIC B30 borrows styling cues from legacy crossover and SUV rivals.

FIRST DRIVE | BAIC B30 joins growing pack of boxy Chinese soft-roaders

Square-sided newcomer is positioned a level above the X55 crossover.

Chery's most compact model is inoffensive in appearance.

REVIEW | Chery Tiggo Cross HEV is a master of fuel efficiency

Affordable hybrid model offers sprightly performance and impressive savings at the pumps