
The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul
The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul | DriveZA From engineering marvel to Mandela’s freedom ride – the story of SA’s most beloved sedan By DriveZA Heritage Team June 22, 2025 8 min read For South Africans of a certain generation, the Toyota Cressida wasn’t just a car – […]
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Isuzu D-Max EV: A Noble Venture or Just a Flashy Facade?
Isuzu D-Max EV: A Noble Venture or Just a Flashy Facade? | DriveZA Can this electric bakkie survive the Mzansi grind? By DriveZA | June 18, 2025 | 6 min read Price: TBA (Expected R700k-R900k) Battery: 66.9 kWh lithium-ion Power: 130 kW / 325 Nm Range: 300 km (claimed) Towing: 3,500 kg Isuzu has long […]
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The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul
The Unlikely Icon: How the Toyota Cressida Wove Itself into South Africa’s Soul | DriveZA From engineering marvel to Mandela’s freedom ride – the story of SA’s most beloved sedan By DriveZA Heritage Team June 22, 2025 8 min read For South Africans of a certain generation, the Toyota Cressida wasn’t just a car – […]

Isuzu D-Max EV: A Noble Venture or Just a Flashy Facade?
Isuzu D-Max EV: A Noble Venture or Just a Flashy Facade? | DriveZA Can this electric bakkie survive the Mzansi grind? By DriveZA | June 18, 2025 | 6 min read Price: TBA (Expected R700k-R900k) Battery: 66.9 kWh lithium-ion Power: 130 kW / 325 Nm Range: 300 km (claimed) Towing: 3,500 kg Isuzu has long […]

Urgent Safety Recall: Volkswagen Polo and Taigo Airbag Fault
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 […]
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2025 Australian F1 Grand Prix: Norris Wins Wild Opener as Rookies Wreck in Melbourne Rain
2025 Australian F1 Grand Prix: Norris Wins Wild Opener as Rookies Wreck in Melbourne Rain | DriveZA.net 2025 Australian F1 Grand Prix: Norris Wins Wild Opener as Rookies Wreck in Melbourne Rain Chaos Down Under Kicks Off F1 2025 The 2025 Formula 1 season roared to life this morning—March 16, 2025—at Melbourne’s Albert Park, and […]
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The 2025 Australian Grand Prix: F1’s Explosive Season Opener
The 2025 Australian Grand Prix: F1’s Explosive Season Opener | DriveZA.net A New Era Dawns in Melbourne It’s March 12, 2025, and South African F1 fans are counting down to a massive weekend. The 2025 Formula 1 season blasts off with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, running March 14-16. Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari debut, Max […]
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Schumacher’s Fight Lives On: Sydney’s Tearful Tribute Raises Big Questions
Schumacher’s Fight Lives On: Sydney’s Tearful Tribute Raises Big Questions | DriveZA.net South Africans don’t just watch F1—we feel it. From the days of Kyalami’s glory to the grainy broadcasts of Michael Schumacher dominating in Ferrari red, he’s our kind of hero: relentless, fearless, a proper legend. Seven world titles, 91 wins—numbers that echo like […]
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