Chery Tiggo 9: anything but ‘just another mommy wagon’

Picture this: a seven-seater SUV that manages impressive fuel efficiency while delivering 455kW of power and 920Nm of torque. That’s what you get with the Chery Tiggo 9 CHS Vanguard, writes The Citizen’s Mark Jones.

Driving water efficiency across South African farms

Water scarcity remains one of South Africa’s biggest challenges, especially in agriculture. Shenton Botes, managing director of Astore Keymak, says the sector, as a major water user, must prioritise efficiency to support long-term sustainability and food security.

BYD Sealion 5 shaking things up as SA’s cheapest plug-in hybrid

BYD might be a new player in South Africa, but it’s already making waves with its new energy vehicles, writes The Citizen’s Mark Jones.

Foton ramps up bakkie range with brash Tunland V7 and V9

Having made steady progress with its Tunland G7 bakkies, Foton has rolled out the big boys in the V7 and V9. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch reports.

Ford Tourneo Custom pair makes vans an attractive alternative

While sedans and hatchbacks lose ground to SUVs and crossovers, vans have quietly stayed in their lane. However, models like the Ford Tourneo Custom Sport and Titanium X now make them more appealing, writes The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe.

Classy Kia Carnival offers the best of both worlds

Multipurpose vehicles, or MPVs, usually feature body-colour rear window trim and carry passengers and cargo. Technically an MPV, the Kia Carnival has too much style to be lumped in with that riff-raff, writes The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe.

Subaru Forester shows that quality trumps quantity

Subaru is hardly visible on a map of South Africa’s motoring landscape. But the Japanese carmaker’s existence presents an excellent case of quality over quantity. The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe reports.

The GWM P500: large and in charge

Chinese brands are the talk of the town, with bakkies hot on the heels of the influx of SUVs from the Asian nation. Charl Bosch put GWM’s flagship bakkie, the P500, to the test.

Plush Omoda C9 not too fancy for a proper street fight

Omoda made a big splash with the introduction of the C9 PHEV, parading it around as a fashion accessory at high-profile events. But there is a hardcore performance side to this SUV.

Farming with friends: Marman’s companion planting philosophy

Angelo Marman is a farmer with big dreams for himself and his community. He knows, however, that these dreams will only bear fruit with the help of the right companions, both in his vegetable beds and in his business ventures.

Suzuki ‘half-loaf’ will put in a full shift

The Nissan NP200 has been replaced by all sorts of alternatives, including one-tonner single cabs, converted SUVs, and cargo hatchbacks. However, the most interesting of the lot is a unique little van called the Suzuki Eeco, writes The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe.