Wheels & Journeys

Education is a journey — sometimes literal. This space explores stories of student mobility, access to learning through transport, and the inspiring personal journeys learners take in pursuit of growth and opportunity.

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Spinning an F1 dream, but is debt-ridden South Africa’s F1 race bid a pipe dream?

Apart from convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester, who faked his death and attempted to escape prison, no jailbird in South Africa has shown more chutzpah than Gayton McKenzie, the flamboyant....

AutoTrader CEO on China’s rise, EVs, and what’s next for South Africa’s auto market

One of the most influential executives in Southern Africa, George Mienie, the dynamic CEO of AutoTrader South Africa, discusses the evolution of the automotive market, the rise of....

The Volkswagen Taigo (R-Line) redefines the urban driving style

In the words of the nineties pop band Roxette, the Volkswagen Taigo R-Line has a look. Not only does it dazzle, but it excels in fuel economy despite a 40-litre tank and performs exceedingly well on the road....

Matric dance speciale in the marvellous R2.5 million Lexus LX500d

Only some get a second chance to relive one’s matric dance experience, especially a swift two years after it happened. I remember the intense pressure of....

Jimny 5-door review: Cute and cuddly Suzuki Jimny has grown

For the first time in its 50-year history, the all-new spacious five-door Suzuki Jimny has been given its most radical makeover. And it does not disappoint, seemingly primed to win over a generation...

New Jaecoo J7 may be a star player

The tech-friendly Jaecoo J7 is China’s latest attempt at dominating the South African road.

Buoyed by the Haval’s success, its....

FAMILY TIES: Elegant OMODA C5 takes me back to Ruby’s delight! Chinese brands making their mark in SA

The Chinese motor manufacturers are bucking the trend and making their mark in South Africa. Currently, five Chinese car firms are operating in the country....

With a clean audit and meeting 100% of its goals, CHIETA has a great story to tell

The arrival of the fully electric small SUV, the Volvo EX30, in downtown Johannesburg last month (February 22) lowers the bar in terms of price. But it’s not cheap. However, regarding quality, don’t expect....

Cul-de-sac for electric cars in SA?

Ahead of massive fuel price hikes hitting hard the pockets of motorists coming into effect this week, energy efficient, greener electric vehicles are no closer to speeding onto South Africa’s roads....

Electric car manufacturers making in-roads

Several global car manufacturing giants are not put off by South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis, with many putting in place strategic plans to bring out their full arsenal of electric vehicles aimed at helping....