South Africa Motoring

If you’re a bakkie driver, you know the struggle: tyres wearing unevenly, rotations slipping under the radar...

Red Bull's dominance has faced stiffer competition in 2024 and 2025, with other teams catching up and internal changes shaking...

These are the factors that is driving the Fuel Prices for September and we also will look at October Forecast for Fuel Prices...

The stage win and team spirit propel TOYOTA GAZOO Racing forward in Dakar 2024...

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, the Japan-based parent company of Dunlop manufacturer, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, has announced it

All the crews will be powered by the same Dakar-winning GR DKR Hilux Tl+, which attained the top step of the Dakar "02"03...

Earlier, there were hopeful signs indicating possible fuel price cuts for November...

In a disappointing turn of events for South African motorists, its looking pretty bad for the Prices of Fuel...

Formula 1 News and Happenings....

The much-anticipated CX-60 is the apex of Mazda’s many years of experience...

With Father’s Day on the 18th of June, get ready to celebrate your superhero dad without breaking the bank. With our curated ...

LW Mag and Dragon Energy Drink are excited to announce the 2023 Park Lines BMX Tournament...

Max Verstappen was given the rare opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Honda CR-V Hybrid Race car...

Local tyre industry drives skills development to address SA unemployment crisis...

Volkswagen’s Golf 8 R is finally on sale in South Africa....

Tips on Road Safety for Easter and Long Trips throughout South Africa...

This year is Dunlop Tyres South Africa’s biggest track season to date, with yet another motorsport series added to its list of 2

Dunlop Tyres, proudly locally manufactured by Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, is excited to announce its partnership to provide high

With the motorsport racing season now well underway following the opening races of 2023 in February, Dunlop Tyres South Africa has

TGRSA is excited to announce its participation in the Nkomazi 400 race, taking place this coming weekend...

Sergio Perez took an assured victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, ahead of his teammate Max Verstappen...

For a second year running, Dunlop Tyres South Africa is the official tyre partner of the new-look TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa

Petrol prices are currently on course for a hike and lucky Diesel is set to drop...

Highlights from the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix taking place at Bahrain International Circuit...

Significant steps are being made toward solidifying the right to repair in South Africa...

The defending double world champion led from start to finish...

"Red Bull looks very, very strong but everybody is working flat out to get Mercedes back on top."...

Sandton-born motorsport driver Keagan Masters says while he may have been “born and raised” on the circuit, his wins are down

South Africa’s Henk Lategan and co-driver, Brett Cummings, will be taking part in next week’s Abu Dhabi Desert...

Rapidly securing its place as the leading online tyre retailer in South Africa during its first year of operation, Blackcircles...

It was the first appearance of the real car, previously seen only in show car form and in renders...

Real hacks to improve consumption are not as revolutionary as many drivers think...

The short-term goal of the Southern African Endurance Series the rights holder to both the SA Endurance Championship and SA GT...

Still, in his early days, he is expected to take the distinctive Rowe family legacy to new heights in the high-octane sport...

fuel prices are heading in the wrong direction once again, with the latest data from the Central Energy Fund...

There are so many cars that stand out in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, but Han’s Mazda RX-7 from “The Fast and the Furious ...

The All-New Mazda BT-50 is fully redesigned from the ground up. The All-New BT-50 launched internationally in June 2020...

September 18, 2020 - Mazda recently announced plans to introduce a breathtaking new turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder to the...

March 2, 2020 - Earlier this month, Mazda issued a recall for its 2016 CX-5 SUV models in the US and surrounding territories. Why?

Mazda, in conjunction with “Gran Turismo Sport”, developed a virtual race car dubbed the “MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT”. It can...

The current Mazda logo was developed in 1997 and features a wing-like V that meets a squared circle, forming an M shape. It’s ...

This year’s Dakar has come to an end, and South Africans are immensely proud of the effort put in by our competitors....

Since its debut the Jaguar I-PACE has won more than 90 global awards...

Mathieu Baumel, successfully defended the Dakar title they won for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) in 2022...

The 2023 Dakar Rally started with a literal bang, as many of the top contenders in the rally suffered heavy crashes early on...

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing completed the opening week of the 2023 Dakar Rally in a strong position...

Got plans to road trip over the school holiday? Can’t wait to drive out of the city and escape into the bush...

Volkswagen South Africa launched the new Golf 8 GTI in South Africa to mass fanfare during October – after already posting...

Volkswagen’s new Golf 8 GTI performance vehicle tours South Africa this October in a range of exciting launch events...

With temperatures plummeting across the country, many people may be considering using an antifreeze or coolant product...

Here are some tyre safety basics to look out for, thanks to Tiger Wheel & Tyre ...

S.A.'s vast landscapes are an explorer's paradise, but reaching beautiful spots often requires an off-road vehicle...

Enjoy the sounds and sightings at this rustic picnic spot while your picnic fire blazes, then wander off to the lookout deck...

There are many of us that are savvy enough to have a spare key handy, but what if you are away on holiday and the spare keys are..

The local Motors Strati Roadster is the world's first 3D-Printed vehicle. Somewhat surprisingly, its also a blast to drive...

When parking my car in a crowded parking lot, a habit of mine is to try and find a space next to an old beaten up car rather ...

Stuttgart - The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the best medium-size car, whilst the innovative S-Class is the best car in the luxury...

What in the name of Henry Ford is that? It's the Polaris Slingshot, and it's street-legal...

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) earned numerous category wins and runner-up spots in the prestigious annual CAR...

TomTom (TOM2) has announced a multi-year agreement with Volkswagen Group, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers...

Every year, our colleagues in the USA sit down to select their favourites from among the year's new sheet metal and rubber...

Vespa scooters are known to be inexpensive and reliable and for this reason are very popular among riders and collectors...

'Tinkerer' converts his Jeep Grand Cherokee to electric power and reaps the rewards. The commute can be a killer – for your ...

Plan your safari for 2014 and 2015 now. Take a look at these great trips from our trusted tour guides for a bushveld experience...

Two of my favourite things in the world are motorbikes and the Wild Coast, a 250 km stretch of virtually unspoiled coastline on...

I am slowly managing to convert my family to the joys of adventure riding, and my latest victim was my brother-in-law, Russell ...

“Here's the deal: I'm going to Swakopmund, I'm going by bike. Who's coming?” Thus our bike tour of Kalahari country and Namibia...

The Western Cape is blessed with many historic and interesting mountain passes. Mike Copeland tackles five of them, in a day, ...

It's one thing to watch the highlights package, but there's something in the air at Rally Finland that makes it extra special ...

Mark Esterhuizen, a self-confessed 4x4 junkie, has been working in the 4x4 industry for more than a decade. He started of with ...

Thanks to ingenious customisations, being disabled doesn't mean you can't drive a car.

The Consumer Protection Act may have been written with good intentions - it gives consumers in SA more rights than those almost. .

Have you ever heard of Vinzenz Grünvogel? Probably not, which is a shame, because he really deserves some recognition.

Whether it's attending to a broken leg in the Russian wilderness, recovering troops under fire or carrying out an operation at ...

Hands up those who remember a road sign that read: Detour Ahead/ OmpadVoor. We pose the question because, in going about our ...

Motorsport enthusiasts, in particular, will remember "the good old days" in Mozambique in the sixties and early seventies. The ...

Giving your vehicle a new look has never been easier - think of it as a temporary tattoo for your car ...

One of the more interesting aspects of life on this planet is the rapid advance of technology that affects everything we do. ...

Did you know that your 4x4 is killing polar bears while you drive? Did you know that your 4x4 is the very reason the polar ice ...

Don't want to be car-jacked. New Tracker Video Could Save You From A Hijacking. Watch it here.

The huge iSimangaliso Wetland Park on the far north-east coast is a truly impressive stretch of land, ocean, lakes and rivers ...

In spite of their dirty reputation, off-road racing cars sport some of the cleanest and most high-tech engineering on the planet.

It was a marvellous safari in all respects. But to make this kind of magic happen in true travelling circus style, and "wow" ...

With a Harley-Davidson, the journey becomes the destination. Everyone rushes to and fro, and fast food, high-interest loans ...

Leilani recently enjoyed a two-day women's breakaway with Nissan to learn about anti-hijacking tips, precision driving and ...

The idea of touring a piece of Africa on a motorcycle will get both bikers and non-bikers excited, and has made it on to many a...

Looking for a small but tough 4x4 camper? Motorhome-World, a South African company, is busy putting the final touches to a ...

How do you transform a Land Cruiser 78 Troopie into the ultimate overland 4x4? Simple, says Andrew St Pierre White, you chop ...

Don't let the moralising road-safety nannies spoil your hard-earned break. They're always at you, aren't they? Just as you're ...

Abandon the guidebook to Kruger and head out in a small convoy onto tracks less travelled along the Lebombo 4x4 Eco-trail, ...

Gary and Sandra Hughes love to travel, usually to remote places. But when an opportunity came up to explore the Kruger Park ...

Alu-Cab recently unveiled an innovative camper for double cabs. Not only does it offer accommodation for four people, but it ...

Money is tight, so how far will R500 get you in SA's most efficient vehicles in our Top 12 Best Buys segments?

Back in Africa's wildest of days adventurers like Sir David Livingstone had to keep a wary eye out for predators during road- ...

The last stretch of our journey into the northern parts of Africa was the section we had read most about during our ...

Cape to Cairo on two 200cc Motomia Motorcycles: South Africa to Uganda.The 'made in China' sticker can be found on more than ...

Mitsubishi recently released a manual (and cheaper) version of the Pajero Sport, strengthening its assault on the mighty ...

How to stay mobile during tough economic times.

Here's why 2012 will be a season for the spectators ...

Attending the legendary Roof of Africa has always been a dream of mine, so when I got the opportunity to go through to the ...

The Toyota GT 86 is even more enjoyable than we had hoped.

Travelling through Mpumalanga on the N11 there is a sudden, tangible change in the air when nearing R543. It's like moving ...

Howard Dembovsky van Justice Project SA is 'n voorvegter vir reg en geregtigheid op ons paaie. Hy huiwer nie om openbare veld ...

Yes, we now offer Ladies Only Safaris too! In our next issue we will have an entire year's programme of Bush Babes Safaris to ...

It's pretty - wherever you look, you are surrounded by pristine beauty. Green mountains, green plantations, green forests, ...

Manufacturers are scrambling for a larger share in the burgeoning city-car segment We test three of the biggest players.

Leisure Wheels and LA Sport 4WD Megastores' Project Scorpio is finally a done deal, with all the modifications and alterations ...

"I like it," the man behind the counter at the takeaway shop said as he smiled and gestured at the Toyota FJ Desert Cruiser ...

Leisure Wheels 4x4 Safaris is expanding its touring bouquet. While our tried, tested, trusted and very popular tours ...

What SA really needs is a national road safety plan ...

Between Newcastle in the north and Bergville in the south-west, there are no less than 12 spectacular passes that snake along ...

The Getaway off-road Trailer Rally ...

As the current Cayman nears the end of the line, Porsche unleashes a potent and exceptionally talented last-hurrah ...

I promised myself some time ago never to miss out on an opportunity to travel and experience new adventures on a motorcycle ...

Some people are convinced that, 10 to 15 years from now, we'll all drive plug-in electrics or hybrids. But ...

Sometimes a lack of power is as dangerous as a lack of brakes ...

The Johannesburg International Motor Show runs from 8 to 16 October and promises to be a cracker ...

Every now and then a sport will yield a young star whose talents on the field of play are overshadowed by their antics off it ...

Scooters - the affordable, fun filled form of transport is the fastest growing phenomenon in the automotive industry.

It was eagerly anticipated by stalwarts of the CAR Liqui Moly Virtual Le Mans challenge and gamers alike ever since developers ...

It sounds like a betting game. Heads or tails? Roof or dome? It undoubtedly is quite a gamble. Investing in the wrong camping ...

Regular Leisure Wheels contributor PG Jonker is a 4x4 fanatic (though he isn't too fond of the tough stuff). He is also a bit ...

Entry-level automatic SUVs - Tired of swapping gears manually? Stuck in traffic jams all day long? Is your big-engined SUV or ...

Gearing up for an overland trip? Preparing your vehicle for its first expedition can be a daunting and expensive exercise....

Hot rods represent the pinnacle of Kustom Kulture - an art form not only in looks and finish, but in mechanical ingenuity too...

If its latest rulebook is anything to go by, Formula One is straying further from the cutting edge - and relying on gimmicks to spice up the competition...

Motorists are getting ripped-off and nobody seems to care; the big cost of owning a car is not in the purchase price, but hidden away in some obscure clauses demanding...

Dave van Graan from Masazane Expeditions recently embarked on a seven-month tour to explore west Africa, the Middle East...

The former face of Top Gear's faceless driver on gadgets, games and Clarkson's driving...

There aren’t many places left in southern Africa that can truly be classified as wild and untouched......