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Volvo Officially Unveils the All-Electric ES90 Sedan
by Aphiwe Nzimande Volvo has officially unveiled its new all-electric sedan, the ES90. Describing the brand's latest innovation, Volvo...
apmotomedia
Mar 63 min read


South African Vehicle Sales Surge in February: Is the Market Finally Recovering?
by Aphiwe Nzimande New reports on the South African car market have been released, with WesBank suggesting that "confidence is building...
apmotomedia
Mar 53 min read


Car Theft in SA is Evolving—Are You Keeping Up?
by Aphiwe Nzimande In today's world, vehicle ownership comes with numerous financial responsibilities, including securing the right...
apmotomedia
Feb 133 min read


Volkswagen South Africa looks to introduce new models for 2025
by Aphiwe Lungelo Nzimande Volkswagen South Africa held its annual Indaba event at the famous Kariega plant, which produces and...
apmotomedia
Feb 74 min read


Opinion piece : The Changing Landscape of Motoring in South Africa: Are Chinese Brands Driving the Future?
By Aphiwe Lungelo Nzimande South Africa’s motoring industry is undergoing a significant shift as Chinese vehicles rapidly gain traction...
apmotomedia
Feb 63 min read


Launch drive of the : Suzuki Swift
by Aphiwe Nzimande. We traveled to windy Cape Town Stellenbosch to get our hands on the brand new Suzuki Swift. Now in its fourth...
apmotomedia
Nov 8, 20246 min read


Is the T60 the Next Game-Changer in the South African Bakkie Market?
By Aphiwe Nzimande Navigating the bustling bakkie market is akin to selecting a prized steed from a stable of heavy hitters. Adding to...
apmotomedia
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Are electric cars the solution to vehicle theft?
With an average of 60 stolen vehicles a day, South Africans are far too familiar with the dangers that come along with owning a car. The...
Oversteer Cafe
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Road Review: Suzuki XL6 GL
Suzuki's latest people carrier indeed encourages thinking big. With 6 seats rather than 7, it gives more than it takes, and the value for...
Oversteer Cafe
Feb 5, 20244 min read


Road Review: Suzuki Fronx GLX
the Suzuki Fronx is a premium offering at an affordable price.
Oversteer Cafe
Jan 8, 20244 min read


Are Electric Vehicles the Solution to Environmental Concerns in South Africa?
There’s no denying that conversations about environmental responsibility and our role in it are essential. Electric vehicles (EVs) are...
Oversteer Cafe
Oct 20, 20233 min read


Things to know if you want to turbo-charge your car.
Many petrolheads enjoy the roar of a V8, the shouting of a V12 and the flutter of a turbo. However, installing a Spinney boi is more...
Oversteer Cafe
Aug 23, 20232 min read


5 commonly seen engine terms explained.
There are so many engine terms out there depicted on cars and it can be daunting to keep track of all of the new terms and what they all...
Oversteer Cafe
Jul 31, 20232 min read


The acquisition of Jaguar by Tata
Tata Group as a corporation has been around since 1868 established by Jamsetji Tata an Indian industrialist and philanthropist. Before...
Oversteer Cafe
Jul 18, 20234 min read


Where do car horns come from?
It’s quite normal now – however. Every single car out there has a horn – well, at least from the factory. In Britain, a law was passed in...
Oversteer Cafe
May 4, 20232 min read


When will your car be obsolete?
When will your car be replaced with a self-driving one? There have been major advancements made in this area one of which is Tesla’s...
Oversteer Cafe
Apr 24, 20233 min read


History of airbags
What could possibly go wrong? Airbags are one component you cannot go without in a car, something you need, but let’s hope you never have...
Oversteer Cafe
Apr 15, 20235 min read


Let’s talk about the reverse light.
A spurned engineer that paved the way for the future. Childe Wills may seem peculiar to some but actually, it’s quite an important one....
Oversteer Cafe
Apr 11, 20234 min read


The letter descriptions in the Mercedes range.
Have you ever wondered what the letters describe when you’re looking at a Mercedes? We see them all over but we don’t always know what...
Oversteer Cafe
Apr 4, 20231 min read


When did cars come to South Africa?
The first car to be imported to South Africa was in 1896, just a few years after the invention of the automobile. The car was a Benz...
Oversteer Cafe
Mar 18, 20232 min read
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