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    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...
    electric

    Commercial vehicles that are driving a cleaner future

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/03/2023 0 1 min read
    Volvo Trucks will deliver its 16-tonne heavy-electric trucks to South African customers in May. The company has already sold more...
    electric

    First Drive: Nissan Ariya

    Nafisa Akabor, 22/02/2023 0 1 min read
    FIRST DRIVE | Finding electric zen with the new Nissan Ariya. Nissan introduced the world’s first mass-market electric car to...
    electric

    Mercedes-Benz says EVs have economic advantage in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/01/2023 0 3 min read
    Mercedes-Benz introduced its fifth electric car to the local market in Johannesburg last week, amid daily rolling blackouts by Eskom...
    electric

    Review: Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/01/2023 0 5 min read
    The Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge was released as the “more affordable” version of the XC40 P8 twin motor that launched in March...
    electric

    What we saw at CES 2023

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/01/2023 0 1 min read
    The world’s largest technology show, CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show and held annually in Las Vegas in...
    electric

    BMW i Vision Dee concept shown at CES

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/01/2023 0 5 min read
    BMW took to the stage at CES, previously known as the Consumer Electronics Show, held annually in Las Vegas, to...
    electric

    30 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/12/2022 0 5 min read
    Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz South Africa introduced its electric EQ brand in South Africa and it unveiled four models to...
    electric

    How VW aims to switch South Africans on to EV ownership with lease option

    Nafisa Akabor, 30/11/2022 0 1 min read
    Leasing an electric vehicle (EV) is a new concept in South Africa. Mini was the first to offer this option...
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    The Green Scooter Zbee is a small electric tricycle with big dreams

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/11/2022 0 2 min read
    Green Scooter is a South African start-up that claims to introduce the first and safest electric motor-tricycle on the African...
    electric

    BMW i7 sets the bar in luxury electric vehicles

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/11/2022 0 8 min read
    After a sneak peak of the new electric i7 a couple of months ago, BMW invited the Mail & Guardian...
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    The new Funky FE-1 is set to be South Africa’s cheapest electric car

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/10/2022 0 1 min read
    South Africa is getting its lightest and most affordable electric vehicle (EV), Chinese import the Funky FE-1, which is set...
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    EVs

    • electric
    Living Electric: Geely E2
    Nafisa Akabor, 25/06/2026
    The Geely E2 was launched in April 2026 as South Africa’s cheapest EV and currently holds that title. At R339...
    Fuel For Change: Why South Africa’s EV Market Is Gaining Speed
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/06/2026 0
    South Africa’s new energy vehicle (NEV) debate has shifted from climate talk into the hard economics of geo­politics, fuel volatility and consumer survival. It...
    Living Electric: Toyota RAV4 PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 0
    The Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid launched recently in Cape Town. Recharged as in attendance, where we sampled a few models...
    Driven: Lexus RZ
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/06/2026 0
    Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker, stands out from its competitors by prioritising hybrids over battery electric vehicles. It has what...
    Toyota launches next-gen RAV4
    Nafisa Akabor, 04/06/2026
    Toyota South Africa previewed the next-gen RAV4 at its inaugural Toyota Matsuri event recently at the Kyalami race track and...
    A crossroads on electric avenue
    Nafisa Akabor, 30/05/2026 0
    The transition to New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa has now moved from a boardroom “what if” situation, to...
    iCaur launches in SA and V23 price reveal
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/05/2026
    There’s been a lot of hype around the new iCaur brand, which falls under the Chery Group in South Africa....
    Driven: Leapmotor C10 REEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/05/2026 0
    Just over 1 000 battery electric vehicles were sold in South Africa in 2025, according to Naamsa data, but the plug-in...

    Reviews

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    Bullet Review: SanDisk Extreme Fit
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 2
    The SanDisk Extreme Fit is tiny USB-C drive that’s designed to stay in your laptop. It comes in various sizes,...
    8.6
    Review: Saros
    MJ Khan, 08/06/2026
    There are certain games I admire more than I enjoyed playing, like liking the idea of a fruit bowl more...
    7.0
    Review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
    MJ Khan, 25/05/2026
    Tomodachi Life was Nintendo’s strangest success stories on the Nintendo 3DS. Released in 2013 as the follow-up to the Japan-exclusive...
    7.7
    Review: Honor Magic 8 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/05/2026
    The Honor Magic 8 Pro came to South Africa in March 2026 at a price of R27 999. It is...
    9.5
    Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
    MJ Khan, 04/05/2026
    When I reviewed Super Mario Bros. Wonder over two years ago, I shared that it stands as “a testament to...
    9.2
    Review: Pokémon Pokopia
    MJ Khan, 10/04/2026
    I’ll start with a small admission. I don’t usually review games I haven’t finished. It’s part of the discipline. Play...
    8.7
    Review: MacBook Neo
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/03/2026
    The MacBook Neo is one of Apple’s most talked about releases in years. It’s being touted as a student laptop...
    9.2
    Review: Oppo Reno15 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 05/03/2026
    I’ll say it upfront: I’m lazy. Comfortably, stubbornly lazy. Which is why I’ve been using an iPhone for years. It...

    ADVICE

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    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...
    How to: Disable Gemini on Gmail
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2026
    Google has been rolling out Gemini on Gmail to integrate more AI features to help with productivity. There’s a good...
    Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5
    Martha van Zyl, 27/01/2026
    Foldables are no longer niche tech curiosities; they’re serious productivity machines and lifestyle statements. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7...
    Top 5: Earbuds with Live Translate
    Martha van Zyl, 13/01/2026
    Imagine walking through a busy market in Tokyo or Buenos Aires and having real-time translation play right in your ears....
    How to avoid Black Friday scams
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/11/2025
    Remember how back in the day, we used to see fake Takealot ads on Facebook? And people fall for it...
    How to blacklist a stolen phone
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2025
    Living in South Africa means there’s a higher than average chance our phones may get stolen. I had mine stolen...
    DHgate Review from South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/05/2025
    After being flooded with TikToks about DHgate, I knew I had to test it. Since the US tariff war intensified...
    DJI Neo vs DJI Flip
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 14/05/2025
    Drones are slowly becoming a must-have for content creators. Whether you’re a filmmaker or just getting started with vlogging, everyone...
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