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    Up where we belong

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026 5 min read
    For almost a century, we’ve been promised a commute with more clouds than congestion. The first flying car sketches appeared...
    cars

    AirConsole and Audi bring gaming on the go

    Recharged, 27/06/2025 2 min read
    AirConsole and Audi have partnered to offer in-car gaming on select Audi vehicles while the car is in motion. The...
    cars

    VW Golf 8.5 launched in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/04/2025 3 min read
    The new facelift Volkswagen Golf 8.5 is now available for sale in South Africa. The 1.4L TSI variant now comes...
    cars

    Lexus GX launched in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/04/2025 5 min read
    The Lexus GX range has been launched in South Africa, a first for the local market. It is the luxury...
    cars

    Toyota’s 5 Key Trends, Vehicles for 2025

    Nafisa Akabor, 28/01/2025 4 min read
    At Toyota’s annual State of the Motor Industry (SOMI) event, CEO Andrew Kirby shared updates from the previous year, what...
    cars

    Q&A with Samkeliso “Sam Sam” Thubane

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/11/2024 6 min read
    Recharged sat down with Samkeliso “Sam Sam” Thubane, Red Bull’s first ever spinning athlete. Referred to as the sultan of...
    cars

    David Coulthard Lights Up Kyalami in New Red Bull Film

    HyperCharged AI, 11/11/2024 1 min read
    Oracle Red Bull Racing unveils a thrilling short film that brings the pulse of Formula 1 back to South Africa....
    cars

    Cars Awards 2025 Finalists

    Nafisa Akabor, 18/10/2024 4 min read
    The Cars Awards 2025 finalists have been announced by the Cars.co.za team at at SA Autoweek in Cape Town on...
    cars

    Red Bull Showrun thrills Sandton, ignites F1 hopes for South Africa

    Martha van Zyl, 06/10/2024 5 min read
    On Sunday, 6 October 2024, the streets of Sandton rang out with the roar of V8 engines and screeching tyres...
    cars

    World Rally-Raid Championship gets South African leg

    Martha van Zyl, 04/10/2024 2 min read
    Get ready for high-speed action, South Africa! The World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), one of the most prestigious events in global...
    cars

    VW partners with AirConsole gaming platform

    Recharged, 26/08/2024 1 min read
    Volkswagen has announced a partnership with the AirConsole gaming platform to bring in-car gaming to drivers and passengers. It will...
    cars

    BMW is rolling out Uno to half a million cars

    Recharged, 15/08/2024 2 min read
    BMW, Mattel and AirConsole will debut classic card game Uno for in-car gaming next week in Germany at Gamescom 2024....
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    EVs

    • electric
    Up where we belong
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    For almost a century, we’ve been promised a commute with more clouds than congestion. The first flying car sketches appeared...
    BMW iX3 and EV Plant in Hungary
    Nafisa Akabor, 18/09/2025
    The BMW Neue Klasse iX3 unveiled in Munich early in September, a few days before the IAA Mobility Show. BMW...
    BYD Dolphin Surf arrives in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2025
    BYD South Africa’s highly anticipated Dolphin Surf was launched at Battery Park, Cape Town on Tuesday, 16 September and Recharged...
    Driven: Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/09/2025
    The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro arrived in South Africa last year as part of a test fleet but it won’t go...
    Geely Auto SA launch plan and models
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    Geely Auto will officially return to South Africa next month. Here’s my article that appeared on the Cars.co.za website. Ahead...
    Smart EV to offer charging solutions in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    A new electric vehicle charging operator Smart EV has launched its services in South Africa to offer integrated charging solutions....
    Build it, and they will charge
    Nafisa Akabor, 11/08/2025
    Zero Carbon Charge’s EV stations will soon be coming to a major highway near you. Looking at the Google map...
    Brainstorm: Six months with an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 31/07/2025
    Six months ago, I swapped my petrol car for an electric one: the new Mini Cooper SE. This long-term test...

    Reviews

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    8.0
    Review: Honor Magic V5
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/12/2025
    The Honor Magic V5 is now available in South Africa, and a direct competitor to the Samsung Z Fold 7....
    7.6
    Review: Kirby Air Riders
    MJ Khan, 11/12/2025
    Kirby Air Riders is a chaotic and colourful racer that delivers a lively experience, although it asks players to adapt...
    7.5
    Review: Hyrule Warriors – Age of Imprisonment
    MJ Khan, 08/12/2025
    A Musou Zelda mash-up, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment kicks off Nintendo’s festive offering with a fun interpretation of the...
    8.3
    Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
    MJ Khan, 18/11/2025
    I won a copy of Super Mario Galaxy 2 in a Nintendo poetry competition in 2010 for ‘I can be...
    8.5
    Review: EA Sports 26
    MJ Khan, 27/10/2025
    I’m somewhat of an occasional football fan, in that I get really hyped during World Cups and have little interest...
    7.7
    Review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
    David Greenway, 20/10/2025
    Two and a half years ago I reviewed the original Asus ROG Ally and I ended the review with “Maybe...
    7.0
    Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC
    MJ Khan, 13/10/2025
    It hasn’t been long since Donkey Kong Bananza reminded everyone why Nintendo’s ape deserves top billing. Destructible worlds, reactive mechanics,...
    8.0
    Review: iPhone 17 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/10/2025
    The iPhone 17 Pro gets a refreshed design with a much larger camera bump than before. It is instantly recognisable...

    Opinion

    • opinion
    One ring to rule them all
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    The latest health tech trend in South Africa isn’t about steps or calories; it’s about how well you sleep, and...
    The Hidden Cost of South Africa’s Remote Work Boom
    Marcé Heath, 18/11/2025
    If you look around right now, you’ll notice a trend that has quietly become the norm in South Africa: highly...
    Top low-tech gadgets I’d like my child to grow up with
    Marcé Heath, 29/10/2025
    Becoming a parent has made me rethink the kind of tech I want in my life, and in my child’s....
    A new parents guide to surviving The Toddler Trifecta: Screens, Sugar and Sleep
    Sanobar Khan, 29/10/2025
    As we all start to shift gears for the year, our weekends may be filling up with friends and family,...
    Swapping Screen Time for Play Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/09/2025
    South Africans, we know how to celebrate when our teams win on any field. But ranking as the country with...
    DJI spins into action with Osmo 360
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 11/09/2025
    DJI has long been a go-to brand for drones and gimbals, but now they’re entering new territory with the DJI...
    5 Things to pack for Comic Con
    Marcé Heath, 25/08/2025
    Comic Con Africa is back this weekend, and for many, it’s the highlight of the year. You’ve probably been stressing...
    Khan Academy: Screen Time to Learning Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/07/2025
    Keeping a toddler between the ages of three and five busy, engaged and entertained throughout the day, is no easy...
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