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One of the best car glow ups ever: Opel Corsa

One of the best car glow ups ever: Opel Corsa | DriveZA.net One of the best car glow ups ever: Opel Corsa From Lite Legacy to GS Line Glory The Opel Corsa’s been a South African darling since the ‘90s Lite days—cheap, cheerful, and everywhere. Fast forward to 2025, and its 2024 facelift has landed

New car sales South Africa October 2026: 25 months of growth

New car sales South Africa October 2026: 25 months of growth | DriveZA October 2026 delivered 61,890 new vehicles — a 10.4% year-on-year jump, the 25th consecutive month of growth, and Suzuki’s best month ever. But almost a fifth of passenger car sales went to rental fleets. DriveZA November 2, 2026 8 min read October

No, We Didn’t Skip the 80s: The Real Map of Classic Car Investment in South Africa

October 26, 2026

Classic car investment South Africa: Did we skip the 80s? | DriveZA A mint 1996 Corolla is being called a classic. A garage-kept Mazda 323 is treated like a museum piece. Did we skip the 80s? And what is the next best investment car? DriveZA October 27, 2026 8 min read A mint 1996 Toyota

The Tyre Tax: Why Your Fancy New SUV Is Secretly a Financial Time Bomb

September 3, 2026

SUV tyre cost South Africa: Why SUVs are a financial time bomb | DriveZA A set of tyres for your SUV could cost more than a used hatchback. We break down the shocking numbers. DriveZA September 3, 2026 6 min read Do you remember when a set of tyres was just a routine expense? You’d

South Africa’s Top-Selling Cars of July 2026: The Vivo, Tiggo 4 Pro, and Swift Dominate

August 27, 2026

South Africa’s Top-Selling Cars July 2026: Vivo, Tiggo 4 Pro, Swift Dominate | DriveZA The VW Polo Vivo, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, and Suzuki Swift lead the passenger vehicle market. Here’s why. DriveZA August 28, 2026 7 min read The South African new vehicle market continued its strong recovery in July 2026, with total sales

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