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South Africa’s Top-Selling Cars of July 2026: The Vivo, Tiggo 4 Pro, and Swift Dominate

Jeremy DicksonAugust 27, 2026

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

1996 VW Golf Mk3 VR6: The Legend of the Vura

Jeremy DicksonJune 18, 2026

1996 VW Golf Mk3 VR6: The Legend of the Vura | DriveZA Six cylinders, one iconic sound, and a permanent place in South African car culture. DriveZA June 18, 2026 6 min read Over three decades later, the sound of a VR6—a deep, guttural growl—can still turn heads in a parking lot, reminding everyone who’s

Polo Vivo: “I’m a Survivor” — The 2026 Hatch That Keeps Winning in South Africa

Jeremy DicksonJanuary 6, 2026

Polo Vivo: “I’m a Survivor” — The 2026 Hatch That Keeps Winning in South Africa For years, one name has dominated South African hatchback streets: the Volkswagen Polo Vivo. Loved by learners, city commuters, and value seekers alike, the Vivo has endured trends, currency swings, rising costs, and even the SUV revolution. In 2026, it

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

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

Toyota and VW, most sold and most stolen.

VW and Toyota: Most Sold & Most Stolen in South Africa

Jeremy DicksonMarch 10, 2025

VW and Toyota: Most Sold & Most Stolen in South Africa | DriveZA.net In South Africa, two automotive giants—Volkswagen and Toyota—reign supreme. They’re the most sold cars, with showrooms buzzing and roads packed with their models. But there’s a catch: they’re also the most stolen. At first glance, you might think, “Well, that’s obvious—more cars,

VW’s Iconic VR6 Engine: Redefining Compact Performance

admin_deenaDecember 20, 2024

The Volkswagen VR6 engine remains one of the most celebrated powerplants in automotive history. Introduced in 1991, the VR6 was designed to solve a critical engineering challenge: fitting a six-cylinder engine into compact, front-wheel-drive vehicles without sacrificing power or efficiency. Over its 25-year production run (1991–2017), the VR6 became a cornerstone of Volkswagen’s performance offerings

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

No, We Didn’t Skip the 80s: The Real Map of Classic Car Investment in South Africa

October 26, 2026

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

September 3, 2026

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

August 27, 2026

CAUR V23 Review: The Retro-Futurist Box That’s Captivating South Africa

August 26, 2026

iCAUR V23 Review: The Retro-Futurist Box That’s Captivating South Africa | DriveZA We’ve been seeing these funky coloured boxes cruising around, and you can’t help but stop and admire these odd, wonderful things. Here’s everything you need to know. DriveZA August 27, 2026 7 min read There’s a new shape on South African roads. It’s

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South Africa’s Top-Selling Cars of July 2026: The Vivo, Tiggo 4 Pro, and Swift Dominate

1996 VW Golf Mk3 VR6: The Legend of the Vura

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