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If you're in the market for a new vehicle but you're on a tight budget, we've put together a list of the most affordable brand-new cars by a few automakers in South Africa.

Haval has added a performance GT derivative to its H6 range, and we got to drive it around the twisty mountain roads of Hout Bay outside Cape Town.

Wheels24 contributor Robin Classen fitted air ride suspension to his 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E; he highlights the pros and cons of having 'more lows'.




Even though the new BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra have the same engines under the bonnet, there's a snag when it comes to servicing at opposing dealerships.

Hatchbacks are still very popular in South Africa - some automakers only bring in their performance versions or launch entry-level models much later.

If you're looking to spend less than R250 000 on a new vehicle, one of these Suzuki's might be ideal, but which one would you choose?

Priced from an attractive R699 000, the Subaru Outback offers all the capability you expect in an SUV, but it still feels like you're driving a luxurious passenger car.

Hyundai has been on a new model offensive in South Africa over the last couple of years, affording customers a more comprehensive range of in-house options in the SUV and compact car segments. The local SUV market is booming, and at the same time, it is congested with a flurry of examples from most automakers across the country. First launched in 2018, the Korean brand refreshed the Kona crossover SUV for 2021 with the model slotting between the existing Creta and Tucson offerings. Hyundai says...

Most new vehicles feature a unique plastic shape found on the bumper. Here's what it is and the purpose it serves.

• • • For more motoring stories, visit Wheels24. There have been numerous debates among car lovers whether the facelifted fourth-generation Polo, also referred to as the 9N3, is the exact same as its Vivo namesake. Many saw it as a copycat move, but Volkswagen reaped the rewards by recycling an existing model with a near-identical one from a commercial perspective. The truth is, even though both 9N3 models use the same chassis, they arent the same. The original 9N or fourth-generation ...