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The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul

Jeremy DicksonJune 24, 2025

The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul | DriveZA From engineering marvel to Mandela’s freedom ride – the story of SA’s most beloved sedan By DriveZA Heritage Team June 22, 2025 8 min read For South Africans of a certain generation, the Toyota Cressida wasn’t just a car – […]

Isuzu D-Max EV: A Noble Venture or Just a Flashy Facade?

Jeremy DicksonJune 20, 2025

Isuzu D-Max EV: A Noble Venture or Just a Flashy Facade? | DriveZA Can this electric bakkie survive the Mzansi grind? By DriveZA | June 18, 2025 | 6 min read Price: TBA (Expected R700k-R900k) Battery: 66.9 kWh lithium-ion Power: 130 kW / 325 Nm Range: 300 km (claimed) Towing: 3,500 kg Isuzu has long […]

Urgent Safety Recall: Volkswagen Polo and Taigo Airbag Fault

Jeremy DicksonJune 18, 2025

Urgent Safety Recall: Volkswagen Polo and Taigo Airbag Fault | DriveZA By DriveZA Safety Team June 18, 2025 5 min read ⚠️ URGENT RECALL NOTICE: 150 VW vehicles affected by potentially dangerous airbag defect Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has announced a critical safety recall affecting 142 Volkswagen Polo vehicles and eight Taigo models due […]

Opel Corsa Irmscher Edition: No Extra Power?

Jeremy DicksonJune 17, 2025

Opel Corsa Irmscher Edition: Rally-Bred or Rip-Off? | DriveZA South Africa’s ultra-limited Corsa sparks debate – style icon or overpriced package? By DriveZA Hot Hatch Team June 18, 2025 7 min read Buckle up, South African car enthusiasts, because Opel has unleashed the Opel Corsa Irmscher Edition on our shores, and it’s stirring up a […]

BMW iX5 Hydrogen: The Future of Zero-Emission Driving

Jeremy DicksonJune 17, 2025

BMW iX5 Hydrogen: The Future of Zero-Emission Driving | DriveZA Exploring BMW’s hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle prototype based on the X5 SUV By DriveZA Future Tech Team June 18, 2025 8 min read The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept based on the X5 SUV, designed to showcase […]

The Unlikely Revolution: Nissan Sentra 1.6 SGLi

Jeremy DicksonJune 16, 2025

The Unlikely Revolution: Nissan Sentra 1.6 SGLi | DriveZA How this Japanese compact redefined South African family motoring (1987-1992) By DriveZA Classic Team June 18, 2025 7 min read For South African families in the late 1980s, the automotive landscape was dominated by sturdy, simple sedans prioritizing durability over delight. Then came the Nissan Sentra […]

The Unassuming Icon: Nissan Sentra 200STi

Jeremy DicksonJune 12, 2025

The Unassuming Icon: 1993 Nissan Sentra 200STi | DriveZA How the 1993 Nissan Sentra 200STi Conquered South Africa’s Heart (and Roads) By DriveZA Classic Team June 15, 2025 8 min read For South African petrolheads coming of age in the early 1990s, one Japanese compact car transcended its humble econobox origins to become a bona […]

Beyond Load Shedding: Can SA’s Grid Handle the EV Revolution?

Jeremy DicksonJune 9, 2025

Beyond Load Shedding: Can SA’s Grid Handle the EV Revolution? | DriveZA South Africa’s electricity crisis meets the electric vehicle future – challenges, innovations, and the path forward By DriveZA Energy Team June 18, 2025 8 min read South Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. As the global tide turns decisively toward electric vehicles (EVs), […]

2026 Toyota RAV4: Hybrid-Only Revolution Revealed

Jeremy DicksonJune 9, 2025

2026 Toyota RAV4: Hybrid-Only Revolution Revealed – DriveZA But South Africa Faces a Wait – Here’s What We Know By DriveZA Automotive Team June 15, 2025 6 min read Radical Redesign: Two Trims Expected for SA The sixth-generation RAV4 debuts with a muscular, angular design featuring C-shaped “hammerhead” LED headlights and a trapezoidal grille. While […]

2025 Toyota Hilux, still king of the road, topped the charts for May 2025

Hilux Holds Crown: Toyota Dominates SA Sales in May 2025

Jeremy DicksonJune 8, 2025

Toyota Hilux Dominates SA Sales in May 2025 | DriveZA Despite an 8.3% monthly dip, the iconic bakkie outsells all rivals as South Africa’s vehicle market surges 22% year-on-year By DriveZA Automotive Team June 10, 2025 5 min read Key Takeaways: Hilux Reigns Supreme #1 Overall Sold 2,548 units despite an 8.3% monthly decline Bakkie […]

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The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul

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Urgent Safety Recall: Volkswagen Polo and Taigo Airbag Fault

Opel Corsa Irmscher Edition: No Extra Power?

BMW iX5 Hydrogen: The Future of Zero-Emission Driving

The Unlikely Revolution: Nissan Sentra 1.6 SGLi

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The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul

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