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    cars

    Launch Drive: Honda Elevate

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/02/2024 0 4 min read
    Honda South Africa launched its new Honda Elevate SUV in Cape Town this week. Recharged was in attendance, which was...
    cars

    SA Car of the Year 2024 Finalists

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/02/2024 0 1 min read
    I’m part of the jury for the Old Mutual Insure 2024 Car of the Year competition, now for the second...
    lifestyle, cars

    Why I signed up to Tiger Advantage Plus

    Martha van Zyl, 12/12/2023 1 3 min read
    In 2019 I signed up for Tiger Advantage Plus, Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s (TWT) loyalty app. Starting from R99 per...
    cars

    Launch Drive: Ford Puma

    Nafisa Akabor, 04/12/2023 0 5 min read
    The Ford Puma is a brand-new model in South Africa that was introduced in Europe in 2019. The vehicle falls...
    cars, electric

    Cars With Feelings

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/03/2023 0 1 min read
    The latest in automotive technology that’s rolling out, even cars with facial expressions and that you can talk to. Imagine...
    cars, lifestyle

    BMW M Fest Highlights

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/10/2022 0 5 min read
    BMW hosted its third M Fest in South Africa, which coincided with the 50th year of M. It also happens...
    cars

    Mercedes unveils locally built AMG C63S and C43

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/10/2022 0 3 min read
    Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled its all-new AMG C Class performance cars, built right here in South Africa. At a media event...
    cars, top 5

    Top 5: VW Taigo features

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/08/2022 0 6 min read
    I recently had a chance to drive the new VW Taigo, which joins VW’s extensive SUV line-up. They are the...
    cars, trending

    Quick Look: Android Automotive

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/07/2022 0 7 min read
    I’m using Android Automotive on the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge that I have on test. This means the car runs...
    apps, cars

    Audi DataPlug available for free

    Nafisa Akabor, 04/07/2022 0 1 min read
    The Audi DataPlug is now available for vehicles from 2008 onwards. It is the same DataPlug that sister company Volkswagen...
    cars

    Launch: Continental SportContact 7

    Nafisa Akabor, 04/07/2022 0 5 min read
    I attended the Continental SportContact 7 tyre launch at Zwartkops Raceway to experience the German brand’s new performance tyres. I’ve...
    cars

    Launch Drive: Jeep Gladiator

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/06/2022 0 4 min read
    I attended the launch event for the Jeep Gladiator in Johannesburg on 22 June. It was my first encounter with...
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    EVs

    • electric
    Living Electric: GWM Ora 5
    Nafisa Akabor, 06/10/2026 0
    I recently had the opportunity to spend more time behind the wheel of the GWM Ora 5 EV. It’s a...
    First Look: Nio Firefly
    Nafisa Akabor, 16/09/2026 0
    Nio South Africa approached Recharged to get a sneak peek of its upcoming fully electric Firefly, a B segment compact...
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 550e F Sport
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/09/2026 0
    The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport stands out from other EVs. It’s spacious, opulent, comes at a price, and features...
    Zero Carbon Charge doubles EV charging capacity on N3
    Recharged, 24/08/2026 0
    South Africa’s electric vehicle journey is picking up speed, and the charging infrastructure along one of the country’s busiest routes...
    Toyota
    Living Electric: Toyota bZ4X
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/08/2026 0
    Toyota launched its first electric vehicle in July this year, after months of delays. I was at the national media...
    EVs
    Top EVs sold from January to July 2026 in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/08/2026 0
    Naamsa has shared its latest New Energy Vehicle sales for South Africa from January to July 2026. It’s a recording...
    Living Electric: BMW X3 30e PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2026 0
    BMW makes a variety of powertrains alongside the many EVs I’ve covered, such as the plug-in hybrid X3, which I...
    Chery Q EV lands at R350 000 in SA
    Martha van Zyl, 31/07/2026 0
    Electric cars are slowly becoming a more realistic option for South African motorists, and Chery is hoping to accelerate that...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    8.3
    Review: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
    MJ Khan, 16/10/2026 0
    I like to think of myself as a hardcore Nintendo fan, but every year I’m reminded how many beloved, critically...
    7.0
    Review: Marvel’s Wolverine
    MJ Khan, 02/10/2026 0
    Unlike pattypans, which I’ve eternally abhorred, I have a complicated history with Wolverine games. I played X2: Wolverine’s Revenge on...
    9.0
    Review: Onimusha – Way of the Sword
    MJ Khan, 07/09/2026 0
    I went into Onimusha: Way of the Sword with two glutinously conflicting feelings. On the one hand, I have a...
    8.3
    Review: Splatoon Raiders
    MJ Khan, 04/09/2026 0
    I waded into Splatoon Raiders with lower expectations than I probably should have. I never really gelled with the previous...
    Gimme: Kodak Charmera
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/09/2026 0
    A camera not for Instagram: Kodak Charmera — Millennium Edition, originally published in the Financial Mail. There is something almost...
    6.7
    Review: Fitness Boxing 3 – Your Personal Trainer
    MJ Khan, 31/08/2026 0
    Fitness Boxing 3 proves that Nintendo’s growing catalogue of fitness games isn’t just a novelty and delivers a surprisingly focused...
    Gimme: Acer AiTV
    Nafisa Akabor, 27/08/2026 0
    Acer AiTV Streaming Box is passable but not perfect, originally published in the Financial Mail. The Acer AiTV 4K streaming...
    Gimme: EcoFlow Delta 3 Max
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/08/2026 0
    Power hungry EcoFlow Delta 3 Max, originally published in the Financial Mail. There are cheaper alternatives, but the EcoFlow Delta...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11
    Martha van Zyl, 02/10/2026 0
    The Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11 comparison is more about what your watch understands about you rather than...
    Apple AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4
    Martha van Zyl, 21/09/2026 0
    The Apple AirPods 5 vs Apple AirPods 4 comparison comes down to one important change: Apple has made active noise...
    iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 11/09/2026 0
    The iPhone 18 Pro appears familiar, but the interesting upgrades are hidden beneath the surface. Compared to the iPhone 17...
    Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4
    Martha van Zyl, 31/08/2026 0
    The Oura Ring has always been a rather clever bit of wearable tech: all the health-tracking smarts of a fitness...
    The secrets to lasting success from Jacaranda FM’s Business Breakfast
    Recharged, 21/08/2026 0
    What do a tech entrepreneur, a business growth specialist, a Springbok legend, and one of South Africa’s most recognisable businesswomen...
    Samsung Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra
    Martha van Zyl, 04/08/2026 0
    Samsung has officially expanded its foldable family, and things are no longer quite as simple as choosing between a Fold...
    What you need to know before buying an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/07/2026 0
    Last week I was a guest on The Outlier’s webinar on their topical subject of EVs. It was hosted by...
    Scam warning ahead of FIFA World Cup
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/06/2026
    As millions of fans worldwide are preparing for the FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are exploiting this interest. Kaspersky experts have...
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