Motoring

MOTORISTS WARNED AGAINST PANIC BUYING AMID FUEL SHORTAGE FEARS

Written by on 20 March 2026

The Fuel Industry Association of South Africa has urged motorists not to overfill or stockpile fuel, warning that panic buying could disrupt supply stability. The organisation says sudden changes in consumer behaviour may negatively impact fuel availability, especially as concerns grow over potential shortages linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Spokesperson Avhapfani Tshifularo has […]

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TOYOTA RECALLS LAND CRUISER LC300 OVER TRANSMISSION FAULTS

Written by on 19 March 2026

The National Consumer Commission has announced a recall of certain Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 vehicles due to reports of automatic transmission faults. The recall affects 1,846 vehicles sold between 8 January 2025 and 16 January 2026, highlighting the need for owners to have their vehicles inspected. The affected LC300 models are equipped with a 10-speed […]

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GWM P300 SX Launches in South Africa: A Reliable Workhorse Bakkie for Business

Written by on 15 September 2025

GWM South Africa has officially launched the new P300 SX, a commercial bakkie engineered to deliver reliability, performance and value for South African businesses and private owners. Available in Single Cab and Double Cab formats, the facelifted SX replaces the outgoing P-Series SX and strengthens GWM’s presence in the competitive workhorse bakkie segment. “The P300 […]

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The BYD DOLPHIN SURF Earns Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating

Written by on 11 September 2025

n today’s fast-paced world, choosing a new car is a big decision—and safety is a non-negotiable. BYD is proud to announce that our compact, all-electric DOLPHIN SURF has achieved the highest possible safety rating from Euro NCAP, Europe’s most rigorous vehicle safety authority. This five-star verdict isn’t just a number; it’s a powerful statement. It […]

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Ford Territory  Review By Phiwe Drives

Written by on 10 April 2025

Ford Territory  Review Ford Marking its Territory with The New SUV By Simphiwe Malenga The Family of Phiwe Drives had an opportunity of driving The  Ford Territory 1.8T Titanium Ruby Red in Colour and it stands out of the  different colors you can get the Suv in making it to it really mark its Territory […]

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Chery achieves record global sales in 2024

Written by on 17 January 2025

Chery announced that it experienced a 38.4% increase in sales in 2024 compared to the previous year. In South Africa, Chery experienced exceptional growth, with December sales reaching 1 867 units. The Tiggo 4 Pro led the charge, followed by the Tiggo 7 Pro, Tiggo 8 Pro, and Tiggo Cross. November 2024 saw a record-breaking […]

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Nissan Magnite Review

Written by on 25 October 2024

Black and Lovely By Simphiwe Malenga (Phiwe Drives )   The Family of Phiwe Drives Recently Spent some time with the new Nissan Magnite Kuro, Magnite its a combination of Magnetic and ignite ,Kuro means black in Japanese. The Nissan Magnite Kuro is a special edition model of the Nissan Magnite car that has a […]

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