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The Nissan Exa: The 80s Wedge That Time (And South Africa) Forgot

Jeremy DicksonMarch 17, 2026

Nissan Exa classic guide: 80s wedge coupe SA | DriveZA Classic Car Guide Nissan Exa classic guide: 80s wedge coupe SA Pop-up headlights. Triangular everything. This Nissan Exa classic guide covers SA’s forgotten 80s icon. DriveZA Memory Lane Desk April 8, 2026 7 min read This Nissan Exa classic guide is for anyone who loves

The Unkillable Legend: A Tribute to the Nissan 1400 Bakkie

Jeremy DicksonJanuary 27, 2026

The Unkillable Legend: A Tribute to the Nissan 1400 Bakkie | DriveZA South African Icon For 37 years, it was the steadfast partner to small businesses, farmers, and families, outlasting trends, technologies, and even governments. The Nissan 1400 bakkie is not just a vehicle in South Africa; it is a cultural artifact. For an astonishing

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

Honda-Nissan Merger: Will Nismo and Mugen’s Rivalry Spark a Performance Revolution—or Fizzle Out?

admin_deenaFebruary 13, 2025

The proposed Honda-Nissan merger, now teetering on collapse, has left automotive enthusiasts wondering: Could this shaky alliance breathe new life into Japan’s legendary performance divisions, Nismo (Nissan) and Mugen (Honda)? Or will corporate chaos and clashing cultures kill the dream of a hybrid performance powerhouse? The Merger’s Stalled Engine First, the context: Honda

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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