October 2014 – DriveZA

Datsun hits South African Shores

Nissan has brought back the Datsun brand to cater for the budget segment, serving the sub R100k market, the launch model will be the Datsun Go. There will be two models available, the entry level Mid which will retail at R89500 and the higher Lux version will retail at R99500. The difference between the two […]

Volvo 330kw Triple Boost Drive-E Concept

Have you noticed that almost all manufacturers have shrunk their engines in the past couple of years? Although they have dramatically reduced engine capacity, power output has not suffered in the least. We saw Nissan release the 1.6l Dig-T in the Juke, which delivered 140kw, and Ford with the 1.0l EcoBoost in the Fiesta, which […]

Dassie the Diesel Rat

There’s a car restoration project down in KZN that has started quite a stir amongst Mercedes Benz enthusiast all over. It’s the revival of an old Mercedes Benz 180 Diesel nicknamed Dassie the Diesel Rat. Born in 1956, 58 years later, Dassie was almost put to rest in a scrap yard in Johannesburg. It was discovered […]

2014 Honda Brio 1.2 Comfort

Super compact hatches are trending at the moment with a very diverse buyers market, no matter if you are a doctor, mom or student, practicality is what people are looking for. Maybe it’s not for your long distance country run or family outing, maybe you are just looking for a run about, but want all […]

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BYD Shark 6 Lands in South Africa March 2025: Meet SA’s First Double-Cab PHEV Bakkie

March 14, 2025

BYD Shark 6 Lands in South Africa March 2025: Meet SA’s First Double-Cab PHEV Bakkie | DriveZA.net A Hybrid Revolution Rolls Into Mzansi It’s March 14, 2025, and South Africa’s bakkie game just leveled up. The BYD Shark 6 is set to hit our shores this month, bringing a first for Mzansi: a double-cab plug-in […]

Last Chance to Own South Africa’s Cheapest Performance Car: Suzuki Swift Sport Axed in 2025

March 13, 2025

Last Chance to Own South Africa’s Cheapest Performance Car: Suzuki Swift Sport Axed in 2025 | DriveZA.net The Clock’s Ticking on This Budget Rocket It’s March 13, 2025, and South African petrolheads are facing a gut punch: the Suzuki Swift Sport—our cheapest ticket to performance car thrills—is being discontinued by year’s end. Priced at R442,900, […]

Tata’s Risky South African Comeback: Budget Brilliance or a Cheap Disaster Waiting to Happen?

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Tata’s Risky South African Comeback: Budget Brilliance or a Cheap Disaster Waiting to Happen? | DriveZA.net A Second Shot at Glory—or a Fool’s Errand? It’s official: Tata’s passenger cars are roaring back into South Africa in late 2025, with Motus as the importer rolling the dice on a mid-level SUV market already swarming with Chinese […]

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