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2025 Jetour X70 Plus Review: The Budget SUV That’s Quietly Winning Hearts

Jeremy DicksonFebruary 15, 2025

The 2025 Jetour X70 Plus: A Budget SUV That Packs A Punch Buying a budget SUV in South Africa is like trying to find a parking spot in Sandton City on a Saturday—it’s stressful, and you’re never quite sure if you’ve made the right choice. Enter the 2025 Jetour X70 Plus, a 7-seater SUV that […]

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 […]

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 Kia Tasman: Price and Specs

New Kia Tasman: Price and Specs (The Unlikely South African Contender) | DriveZA After years of waiting, Kia has finally entered the South African bakkie wars. It’s bold, it’s boxy, and it wants to steal the Hilux’s lunch money. By DriveZA April 10, 2026 6 min read Right, gather round. For years, the South African […]

Global crude oil crisis 2026: War, prices, and Africa’s pain

Global crude oil crisis 2026: War, prices, and Africa’s pain | DriveZA 🌍 ENERGY CRISIS Brent crude hit $111. SA petrol reached R25.96. This global crude oil crisis 2026 is reshaping economies across Africa. DriveZA Desk April 9, 2026 8 min read This global crude oil crisis 2026 has no parallel in recent history. A […]

The 1,500km Question: Should You Buy an EV in 2026 or Wait for Solid-State?

The 1,500km Question: Should You Buy an EV in 2026 or Wait for Solid-State? | DriveZA ⚡ EV DECISION 2026 Chery, Changan, and Donut Lab are promising 1,500km ranges and 5-minute charging. Do you buy now or hold out for the revolution? DriveZA March 20, 2026 9 min read Imagine buying the latest smartphone today, […]

The Audi A1: How to Make It Yours (The South African Way)

Audi A1 South Africa customization guide: Black Edition, options & colours | DriveZA Customisation Guide Audi A1 South Africa customization guide: Black Edition, options & colours Forget those European catalogues. Here’s what you can actually spec on an A1 in SA – from the Black Edition to ambient lighting and everything in between. DriveZA Desk […]

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