Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent

Cars have been a surefire passion for Phuti Mpyane even as a tyke. This was intensified 16 years ago when he joined the ranks of SA motoring journalism. He is now a senior motoring writer at Business Day.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Red Bull RB17 hyper car likely to debut in July

Code-named RB17, the new track-only Red Bull hyper car is expected to make its debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 11-14 in the UK.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
REVIEW: Volvo XC90 hybrid is a fuel-sipping family SUV

Able to run on electric power for brief periods, the luxury Swedish SUV blends lusty performance with low fuel thirst

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Ford's new Territory launched in SA to take on popular Chinese crossovers

It's made in China and brings Ford's experience in building cars to a highly competitive sector.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Stylish new Opel Grandland offers more space and electric power

German brand and Stellantis subsidiary Opel has unveiled the new Grandland. The medium-size family crossover is now larger thanks to the highly ...

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance unleashed in Shanghai

The new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance coupé has made its global debut in Shanghai, China.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
REVIEW | Why the Mercedes EQS 450 is the ultimate in EV luxury

Sophistication and family practicality define this battery-powered Benz.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
FIRST DRIVE | Why the new Jaecoo J7 is a bit of a mixed bag

Chinese brand Chery has expanded its offering with the launch of the new Jaecoo sub-brand in South Africa, with the J7 its first product.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Hino announces first black-owned dealership

Hino, Toyota’s commercial vehicle subsidiary, has announced the first 100% black-owned dealership. Located in Pomona, north of OR Tambo International ...

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
New Mercedes GLS impresses with composed handling, opulent interior

The new Mercedes-Benz GLS is now on sale in SA. Four models are on offer — the GLS450d, GLS 580S, GLS 63 AMG and the GLS 600 Maybach.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
REVIEW | Ford Everest Wildtrak is a luxurious bundu basher

With the Everest range Ford provides the dual purpose of on- and off-road driving plus more habitability than the Ranger bakkie it is based on. Six ...