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Last Call for Major Car Brands? Skyrocketing Prices Could Push You to Chinese Rides

Jeremy DicksonMarch 22, 2025

Last Call for Major Car Brands? Skyrocketing Prices Could Push You to Chinese Rides | DriveZA.net Your Financed Ride Might Be the Final Bow for Big Names Just signed the dotted line on a shiny Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger? Congrats—but it might be the last time you fork over big bucks for a major […]

Last Chance to Own South Africa’s Cheapest Performance Car: Suzuki Swift Sport Axed in 2025

Jeremy DicksonMarch 13, 2025

Last Chance to Own South Africa’s Cheapest Performance Car: Suzuki Swift Sport Axed in 2025 | DriveZA.net The Clock’s Ticking on This Budget Rocket It’s March 13, 2025, and South African petrolheads are facing a gut punch: the Suzuki Swift Sport—our cheapest ticket to performance car thrills—is being discontinued by year’s end. Priced at R442,900, […]

Tata’s Risky South African Comeback: Budget Brilliance or a Cheap Disaster Waiting to Happen?

Jeremy DicksonMarch 13, 2025

Tata’s Risky South African Comeback: Budget Brilliance or a Cheap Disaster Waiting to Happen? | DriveZA.net A Second Shot at Glory—or a Fool’s Errand? It’s official: Tata’s passenger cars are roaring back into South Africa in late 2025, with Motus as the importer rolling the dice on a mid-level SUV market already swarming with Chinese […]

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Schumacher’s Fight Lives On: Sydney’s Tearful Tribute Raises Big Questions

Jeremy DicksonMarch 11, 2025

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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2025 Citroën C3 Aircross: South Africa’s Affordable Seven-Seat SUV

Jeremy DicksonMarch 5, 2025

The 2025 Citroën C3 Aircross has arrived in South Africa, blending a refreshed design with competitive pricing and family-friendly versatility. Starting at R274,900, with a turbo option at R361,900, this compact SUV offers a seven-seat configuration locally, making it a standout in its class. Here’s how it compares to the Hyundai Exter in […]

Honda-Nissan Merger: Will Nismo and Mugen’s Rivalry Spark a Performance Revolution—or Fizzle Out?

admin_deenaFebruary 13, 2025

The proposed Honda-Nissan merger, now teetering on collapse, has left automotive enthusiasts wondering: Could this shaky alliance breathe new life into Japan’s legendary performance divisions, Nismo (Nissan) and Mugen (Honda)? Or will corporate chaos and clashing cultures kill the dream of a hybrid performance powerhouse? The Merger’s Stalled Engine First, the context: Honda […]

Hatchback, O Hatchback, Where Art Thou? The Diminishing Choice of Hatchbacks in South Africa

admin_deenaFebruary 10, 2025

The hatchback, once a staple of South African roads, is slowly disappearing from showrooms. Known for their affordability, practicality, and fuel efficiency, hatchbacks have long been the go-to choice for urban commuters, young drivers, and small families. But in 2025, the options are dwindling—Ford South Africa, for instance, has discontinued all its hatchbacks, including […]

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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Era Begins: A New Dawn for F1’s Most Decorated Champion

admin_deenaJanuary 29, 2025

Lewis Hamilton has officially arrived at Ferrari’s legendary Maranello headquarters, marking the start of one of the most highly anticipated partnerships in modern Formula 1 history. The seven-time world champion, who dominated the sport with Mercedes for over a decade, is set to begin a new chapter in Ferrari red, fulfilling a lifelong dream while […]

Hot Wheels And Formula 1: A High-Speed Partnership Revolutionising Collectibles

admin_deenaJanuary 27, 2025

In a groundbreaking collaboration set to excite fans worldwide, Formula 1 and Hot Wheels have joined forces to bring the thrill of F1 racing to the hands of enthusiasts of all ages. This multi-year partnership marks the fusion of two global icons, uniting the adrenaline of motorsport with the imaginative play of […]

The Real Cost of Fuel: Why South Africa Pays More for Petrol

admin_deenaJanuary 23, 2025

By DriveZA | 22 January 2025 South Africans are no strangers to the pinch of rising fuel prices, but a global comparison reveals just how stark the disparity can be. While countries like Iran, Libya, and Venezuela fill up a tank for less than R30, South African motorists shell out over R1,000 for the same […]

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