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.
Car sales in SA rise slightly but commercials bomb in 2024
MotoringNew car sales rose slightly in 2024 but bakkies and trucks dipped sharply.
South Africa’s top motoring moments of 2024
MotoringThere were a lot of positives in 2024 with new-car sales performing well, e-tolls being scrapped, and hopes of an F1 ...
These were the top six sports cars of 2024
MotoringMotoring editor Denis Droppa takes a trip down high-octane lane
These are South Africa’s most powerful bakkies
MotoringWe’ve assembled a list of Mzansi’s 10 most powerful double-cab bakkies, which sees a mix of petrol, diesel and hybrid ...
South Africa gets first glimpse of new Kia Tasman bakkie
MotoringFresh from its global unveiling at the Jeddah motor show in October, Kia’s boldly styled new double-cab lifestyle ...
These were South Africa’s top-selling car brands in November
MotoringNew car sales continue to climb but bakkies had another slow month
First Volkswagen Tayron rolls off production line
MotoringThe first Tayron has rolled off the Volkswagen production line in Wolfsburg, Germany.
REVIEW | Family-size Ford Tourneo Custom is practical but pricey
MotoringSA’s family minibus segment grew busier with the recent launch of the new Ford Tourneo Custom.
October SA new-car sales have their best month in five years
MotoringLower inflation and fuel prices helped passenger car sales rise 14.5% compared to October last year, but light ...
These are South Africa’s best selling cars
BusinessThough overall new vehicle sales in South Africa declined 3% in 2024, the market continued its late-year surge in ...