Denis Droppa Group motoring editor

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.

These are South Africa’s best selling cars

Business

Though overall new vehicle sales in South Africa declined 3% in 2024, the market continued its late-year surge in ...

Car sales in SA rise slightly but commercials bomb in 2024

Motoring

New car sales rose slightly in 2024 but bakkies and trucks dipped sharply.

South Africa’s top motoring moments of 2024

Motoring

There 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

Motoring

Motoring editor Denis Droppa takes a trip down high-octane lane

These are South Africa’s most powerful bakkies

Motoring

We’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

Motoring

Fresh 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

Motoring

New car sales continue to climb but bakkies had another slow month

First Volkswagen Tayron rolls off production line

Motoring

The first Tayron has rolled off the Volkswagen production line in Wolfsburg, Germany.

REVIEW | Family-size Ford Tourneo Custom is practical but pricey

Motoring

SA’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

Motoring

Lower inflation and fuel prices helped passenger car sales rise 14.5% compared to October last year, but light ...