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Denis Droppa

Denis Droppa has spent 28 years as a motoring journalist on two and four wheels, covering new-model launches, road tests, motorsport, and the motor industry.

The XC60 can travel up to 200km electrically, while the XC90 offers up to 160km of electric range. Picture:
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Volvo more than doubles electric range of XC60 and XC90 hybrids

Long-range plug-in hybrids are expected in South Africa during the first half of 2027

  • Denis Droppa
The new N Line flagship brings 118kW turbo performance to Hyundai’s compact SUV range. Picture:
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Hyundai cuts Creta price and adds turbocharged N Line

Facelift brings fresh styling, lower pricing and a new turbocharged N Line flagship

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The facelifted Mercedes C-Class was unveiled in Germany this week. Picture:
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MBSA to build facelifted C-Class in SA

83% export plunge raises questions about long-term production

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Good range, refinement and performance make it a compelling city car.
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BYD Dolphin Surf proves good EVs don’t have to cost a fortune

The sub-R400,000 electric hatch offers realistic range and useable performance

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The Mitsubishi Triton range gets upgrades. Picture:

More powerful Mitsubishi Triton Bi-Turbo launched in SA

Mitsubishi Motors has added a new, more powerful model to its Triton bakkie range in South Africa.

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The striking appearance is headlined by a large honeycomb grille.

Changan Uni-S offers strong value but there’s a frustrating flaw

Sharp looks and keen pricing, but throttle calibration takes the shine off

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The locally built Toyota Hilux was the country’s top-selling vehicle by a wide margin.

These were SA’s best-selling cars and bakkies in June

After another stellar month, sales look set to exceed 600,000 in 2026

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Aarto rolls out in 62 municipalities on Wednesday. File picture:

Aarto rollout begins after Salga court bid fails

Controversial traffic law expands to 62 municipalities from July 1

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The Citroen Basalt has the brand’s trademark avant-garde design, highlighted by a coupe-like roofline and split-headlight LED design.

REVIEW | Citroën Basalt unearths big value at a reasonable price

India-built crossover swaps premium ambitions for value, but retains enough of the French brand’s character

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Domestic new vehicle sales reached 47,979 units, the best April performance since 2013.

SA new vehicle sales surge to best April in over a decade

Strong demand and improved financing lift market 13% year-on-year

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A fuel attendee fills up a car.
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Fuel prices to hit new highs in May

From Wednesday, all grades of petrol and diesel see major increases

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This AI-powered Nissan is designed to tackle traffic like a skilled human driver.

WATCH | Inside a robotaxi: a Tokyo test ride

Motoring Editor Denis Droppa rides shotgun in an AI-powered Nissan

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Only 56 examples of the short-wheelbase examples were made.

Rare Ferrari 250 GT expected to fetch around R300m in Monaco auction

The 250 GT series cars have fetched staggering prices in recent years

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The E2 is a zero-emission city car with a claimed range of up to 325km.

New Geely E2 is South Africa’s cheapest electric car

Newcomer undercuts the BYD Dolphin Surf by R2,000.

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BYD's Dolphin Surf is the country’s most affordable EV at R341,900.

Dolphin Surf proves South Africans will buy EVs at the right price

Chinese brand BYD has released its South African sales figures for the first time, and they suggest local motorists have an appetite for electric cars when they’re priced right.

  • Denis Droppa