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The Ford Sierra XR8 – South Africa’s Marine-Spec V8 Icon

Jeremy DicksonApril 22, 2025

The Ford Sierra XR8 – South Africa’s Marine-Spec V8 Icon | DriveZA By DriveZA.net | April 22, 2025 The legendary Ford Sierra XR8 – South Africa’s ultimate Q-car In the pantheon of South African automotive icons, few cars stir as much nostalgia—or engine noise—as the Ford Sierra XR8. Born from homologation rules and a love […]

The Ford Escort Mk1 in South Africa: A Love Letter to Grit, Graft, and Petrolhead Ingenuity

Jeremy DicksonApril 19, 2025

The Ford Escort Mk1 in South Africa: A Love Letter to Grit and Ingenuity | DriveZA By someone who appreciates a well-told automotive yarn, preferably with a cuppa in hand A pristine restored Ford Escort Mk1 – the way many remember them from rally glory days If there’s a car that embodies the spirit of […]

The 2025 Subaru Outback: A Rugged Aristocrat for South Africa’s Untamed Roads

Jeremy DicksonApril 18, 2025

The 2025 Subaru Outback: A Rugged Aristocrat for South Africa’s Untamed Roads | DriveZA The 2025 Subaru Outback – Ready for South Africa’s toughest roads “It’s a Volvo estate that’s been bitten by a radioactive bakkie.” Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? The 2025 Subaru Outback isn’t just a car. It’s a statement—a declaration […]

2025 Peugeot 208 Review: SA’s Stylish Hatchback Star

Jeremy DicksonApril 15, 2025

2025 Peugeot 208 Review: SA’s Stylish Hatchback Star | DriveZA From R349,900, Is This French Flair Your Next Ride? Mzansi, get ready—the 2025 Peugeot 208 is here to turn heads with its lion-claw looks and i-Cockpit swagger. Starting at R349,900, this hatchback blends French style with everyday hustle, but can it outshine VW’s Polo or […]

2025 Volkswagen Golf Life Review: Affordable Sophistication in SA’s C-Segment

Jeremy DicksonApril 12, 2025

2025 Volkswagen Golf Life Review: Affordable Sophistication in SA’s C-Segment | DriveZA By [Your Name], Automotive Journalist The Volkswagen Golf has long been a benchmark for practicality and refinement in the hatchback segment. For 2025, the eighth-generation Golf receives a mid-cycle facelift (dubbed the Golf 8.5), bringing subtle design tweaks, tech upgrades, and a renewed […]

2025 Kia Picanto Review: SA’s Favourite City Car Gets Smarter

Jeremy DicksonApril 10, 2025

2025 Kia Picanto Review: SA’s Favourite City Car Gets Smarter | DriveZA Still the budget king, or have rivals like the Toyota Starlet stolen its crown? The 2025 Kia Picanto remains one of South Africa’s top-selling micro-hatches, offering budget-friendly motoring with surprising tech upgrades. But with rivals like the Toyota Starlet and Suzuki Swift upping […]

Renault Triber: The Taxi Driver’s Secret Supercar

Jeremy DicksonApril 8, 2025

Renault Triber: The Taxi Driver’s Secret Supercar | DriveZA How South Africa’s ride-hailing heroes transform this econobox into a street legend – images compliments of Law’s Custom Shop Let’s be honest—the Renault Triber is the automotive equivalent of a microwave meal: cheap, practical, and somehow still depressing. But somewhere between the Uber ranks and taxi […]

Isuzu Dragon Max: The Ultimate Retro-Modern Pickup Truck

Jeremy DicksonApril 7, 2025

Isuzu Dragon Max: The Ultimate Retro-Modern Pickup Truck | DriveZA The automotive world is full of restomods—classic cars rebuilt with modern performance. But Isuzu just rewrote the rulebook by transforming a humble 1988 TFR pickup into the Dragon Max, a stunning fusion of vintage style and cutting-edge engineering. The Dragon Max – where classic truck […]

LDV T60 Max Review: A Chinese Contender in the Bakkie Wars

Jeremy DicksonApril 1, 2025

LDV T60 Max Review: A Chinese Contender in the Bakkie Wars | DriveZA The LDV T60 Max Luxe – bold styling that doesn’t shy away from the bakkie establishment “The LDV T60 Max is a genuinely good bakkie that’s about R100k too expensive. Drop the price to Haval territory, and it becomes compelling. At R790k? […]

Last Call for Major Car Brands? Skyrocketing Prices Could Push You to Chinese Rides

Jeremy DicksonMarch 22, 2025

Last Call for Major Car Brands? Skyrocketing Prices Could Push You to Chinese Rides | DriveZA.net Your Financed Ride Might Be the Final Bow for Big Names Just signed the dotted line on a shiny Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger? Congrats—but it might be the last time you fork over big bucks for a major […]

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2025 Mahindra Scorpio-N: The Premium SUV Challenger Taking on Toyota Fortuner

July 22, 2025

2025 Mahindra Scorpio-N: The Premium SUV Challenger Taking on Toyota Fortuner | DriveZA By DriveZA July 2025 7 min read South Africa’s SUV market has long been dominated by the Toyota Fortuner, but in 2025, there’s a new contender shaking things up—the Mahindra Scorpio-N. No longer just a budget alternative, the Scorpio-N now stands as […]

2025 Chery Tiggo Cross CSH: South Africa’s Most Affordable Hybrid SUV

July 2, 2025

2025 Chery Tiggo Cross CSH: South Africa’s Most Affordable Hybrid SUV – A Game-Changer or a Compromise? | DriveZA A Game-Changer or a Compromise? By DriveZA Team June 30, 2025 8 min read Chery South Africa has been making waves in the local automotive market, climbing into the top 10 best-selling brands with a record-breaking […]

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

June 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?

June 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 […]

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