Denis Droppa has spent 28 years as a motoring journalist on two and four wheels, covering new-model launches, road tests, motorsport, and the motor industry.
Carmakers admit electric vehicles aren’t the solution for everybody
MotoringAs more electric vehicles (EVs) are being launched in South Africa, global sales of battery-powered cars have slowed, ...
REVIEW | The Honda CB 500X is an affordable, capable adventure tourer
MotoringHonda SA recently launched the CB 500X motorcycle as a more affordable alternative in its adventure touring line-up.
These were Mzansi's most popular electric cars in 2023 as sales spike
MotoringEV sales increased 85.4% last year off a low base as more models were launched at better prices.
REVIEW | Audi S8 merges stealthy looks with explosive performance
MotoringWhen an Audi S8 was used in a memorable car chase in the 1998 action movie Ronin, it helped put the German luxury car ...
Here are the new bakkies for launch in SA in 2024
MotoringWith the launches of several bakkies, including the Volkswagen Amarok range and several additions to the latest Ford ...
Hyundai unveils menacing new Ioniq 5 NPX1 electric concept car
MotoringHyundai’s N Performance Parts division has provided sporty extras for the brand’s N-badged petrol cars since 2019 and ...
Volkswagen Golf to celebrate 50th birthday with a facelift
MotoringThe Golf 8 is being enhanced with a visual revamp, new powertrains and updated infotainment systems in a few weeks’ time
Our top six sports cars of 2023
MotoringDenis Droppa looks at the high performers that raced our motors with their performance, design and charisma
New-car dealers slice profits to rev up shrinking sales
MotoringNew-car dealers in South Africa want your business really badly. Desperate to rev up declining new-car sales, they are ...
BMW reveals details and disguised pics of new X3 to be built in Mzansi
MotoringThe plug-in hybrid version will be built in South Africa while other versions will be imported.