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All-new MG ZS Pro Luxury Driven

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, MG

The MG ZS Pro is a newcomer to the South African new car market. It is part of the growing portfolio on offer from the rejuvenated MG brand. MG Motors made a re-entry into the South African market early in 2025. The British marque had been absent for a number of years in the local […]

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Refreshed Volvo XC60 Now in SA

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Volvo

Double Apex was invited to the national media ride-and-drive event of the refreshed Volvo XC60, recently held in the Western Cape winelands. Volvo was once known for its boxy sedans and stationwagons. The Swedish brand has transitioned to offering more SUVs than any other body style, and made a real success of it. The XC60 […]

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Omoda C9 PHEV Driven

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, Jaecoo, Omoda

We spent a few days with the Omoda C9 PHEV, a Chinese hybrid SUV that takes the brand decidedly upmarket. The Chery automobile group has been one of the top performers in the SA new car market. Not happy with just the Chery brand, the parent company has also launched siblings Omoda and Jaecoo. Both […]

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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Driven

By Banzai Matai Hyundai, Manufacturer News

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid was introduced into the SA new car market a few weeks ago. We took delivery of a fresh test unit to learn more about the SUV.  Hybrids were once the reserve of tree-huggers and the super eco-friendly. However, that has changed somewhat as new car buyers keep looking for ways […]

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Mahindra XUV 3XO Driven

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews

We drove the recently introduced Mahindra XUV 3XO, which is one of, if not the, best passenger cars from the Indian automaker. It may comes as a surprise to many that Mahindra has been selling vehicles in the South African market for just over 20 years. The local subsidiary celebrated this milestone a few months […]

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BMW X3 M50 xDrive Driven

By Banzai Matai BMW, Car Reviews

We got our hands on the range-leader of the recently launched BMW X3 range, the BMW X3 M50 xDrive, to bring you this driving review. A few months ago we attended the launch of the all-new BMW X3. The locally-produced model left a favourable impression with us. We had a brief spells behind the wheel […]

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Leading German Firm Mann+Hummel Opens SA Factory

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News

BMW recently made a massive investment into its Rosslyn plant to produce the latest generation X3.  Click here to read our launch report. That, of course, is on top of similar investments made by the likes of Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, et al, that all have manufacturing facilities within our borders. The latest multinational to join […]

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Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor Driven

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, Electric Vehicles, Volvo

Double Apex recently got opportunity to drive the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor. This model is another arrow of Volvo’s electrified arsenal in South Africa. Remember when Volvo was known for its boxy stationwagons with turbocharged engines? Well, those days are long gone. Under its new (Chinese) parent company and more flamboyant design team, the […]

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All Chinese Car Brands Available in SA – Part 1

By Staff Writer BYD, Manufacturer News

There are several Chinese car brands presently on offer in South Africa. The original foray of brands from China started well over 15 years ago. However, that was mostly carried out by wholesalers and importers. As a result of, then, iffy quality and poor after-sales service, most disappeared. However, those that still exist have returned, mostly, […]

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