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Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Review: The Chinese SUV That Tries Too Hard

Jeremy DicksonFebruary 12, 2025

Let’s cut to the chase: the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is the automotive equivalent of a knockoff Rolex. It glitters, it ticks, and it’ll fool your neighbours—until they realize it’s powered by hopes, dreams, and a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine. Let’s dissect this “giant killer” that’s more “giant filler” in a market already drowning in

2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Dynamic

Jeremy DicksonApril 14, 2012

Mazda 3 1.6 Dynamic 2012: Sleeper Hit or Overpriced Hype? A 2025 Look Back | DriveZA.net Mazda 3 1.6 Dynamic 2012: Sleeper Hit or Overpriced Hype? A 2025 Look Back From 323 Nostalgia to Modern Swagger It’s 2025, and Mazda’s still got that quiet grit—back in 2012, I took the Mazda 3 1.6 Dynamic for

2011 VW Polo 1.4 Comfortline

Jeremy DicksonJuly 19, 2011

2011 VW Polo 1.4 Comfortline review: Used buy in 2026? | DriveZA 2011 VW Polo 1.4 Comfortline review: Used buy in 2026? A timeless hatchback? We look back at the 6th‑generation Polo – its 63kW engine, timing chain, and why it still turns heads. DriveZA June 6, 2026 5 min read This 2011 VW Polo

2010 Citroen DS3

Jeremy DicksonNovember 29, 2010

Citroën DS3 Test Drive: A 2010 World Cup Memory Citroën DS3 Test Drive: A 2010 World Cup Memory Rodney and the Citroën DS3. During the 2010 Soccer World Cup, I invited some friends over for a braai. Justin, a Sales Manager at Citroën, arrived in his DS3. We were all captivated by its design as

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

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

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

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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