Charl Bosch
A self-confessed car nut, Charl started his professional career in journalism in his native Port Elizabeth in 2013.
He moved to Johannesburg in 2016 to join Caxton’s digital motoring platforms and has been with The Citizen since 2019.
He writes up-to-the-minute motoring news and driving impressions.
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.
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.
Foton Tunland G7 single-cab 4×4 offers real value for money
Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Foton has expanded its local Tunland G7 bakkie range with the introduction of a work-ready single-cab four-wheel drive derivative. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch put it to the test.
New VW Tayron: more than just a seven-seater Tiguan
The seven-seater Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SUV has officially been replaced by the Tayron, a moniker used only in China until now.
MG’s flagship HS SUV holds its own in tough segment
Chinese-owned iconic British brand MG made big splash with the Cyberster, its all-electric convertible sports car. But the bulk of its sales will come from a more conventional SUV pair in the form of the HS and ZS.
Stealth badge returns to help spruce up dated Nissan Navara
The Nissan Navara in its current guise has been around for 11 years, making it one of the oldest bakkies currently available in South Africa. But while it might be old, it is far from cold.
Toyota Fortuner GR-Sport: more than just a fancy suit
The Toyota Fortuner has consistently been South Africa’s best-selling bakkie-based SUV since 2006. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch drove the GR-Sport, the latest addition and probably
the last model to be introduced
to the current generation.
GWM continues its bakkie onslaught with the P300
After the introduction of the new flagship in Great Wall Motor’s bakkie line-up, the P500, the old P-Series moniker, is now being changed to P300. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch explains the carmaker’s new bakkie structure.
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