Alex Shahini

July 2025 Fuel Price Outlook Expected to Worsen Amidst Middle East Conflict

Original predictions for July 2025 saw fuel prices rise by a marginal amount, but sporadic conflict in the Middle East could see that number grow tenfold. Here are new predictions.

Posted by Alex Shahini - 24 June 2025

CAR Magazine’s 2025 SUV Shootout

Published in the July issue of CAR, our latest SUV Shootout focuses on 13 of the country’s most popular compact SUV packages, including how well each performed on a short road trip that included gravel and the accommodation of a modern pram and IsoFix-mounted child seat. We welcomed our friends at Continental Tyre, who fitted two different examples of their modern tyre offerings to a selection of the contenders.

By Alex Shahini - 24 June 2025

Alfa Romeo Dominates 1000 Miglia Podium With Past and Present Models

Alfa Romeos of old and new took to the 1000 Miglia over the weekend and enjoyed podium results in the ‘most beautiful race in the world.’

By Alex Shahini - 23 June 2025

Kelvin van der Linde Wins 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours With #98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO

At the helm of the #98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, South African motorsport ace Kelvin van der Linde claimed overall victory of the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours!

By Alex Shahini - 23 June 2025

WATCH: Lewis Hamilton Calls Ferrari F80 Fastest Road Car He’s Ever Been In

Scuderia Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton had a go in Ferrari’s ultimate F80 hypercar around the Fiorano circuit.

By Alex Shahini - 20 June 2025

America’s Ferrari Fighter Ready for SA – Corvette Imports Commence

The first rear mid-engine Corvette since the model’s introduction in 1953, Rospa International has confirmed it will be importing the American model in both Stingray or Z06 flavours.

By Alex Shahini - 20 June 2025

Kia Tasman Looks The Part With Rugged Aftermarket Accessories

Australian off-road specialists have unveiled images of the Kia Tasman wearing a raft of aftermarket upgrades. The bakkie is expected in South Africa during the second half of 2025 – what do you think?

By Alex Shahini - 19 June 2025

Fuel Price Increases Expected Across the Board for July 2025

Following a period of respite, and months of fuel price decreases, July 2025 will now see the adverse, with a marginal increase expected for the month

By Alex Shahini - 19 June 2025

Government Remains Final Hurdle For South African Formula 1 Grand Prix

After announcing that nearly R200 million would be spent upgrading the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, the final hurdle remains government interaction with the FIA and Liberty Media.

By Alex Shahini - 19 June 2025

Say Hello to Tengo – Volkswagen’s Next Kariega-Made Model

Volkswagen is ready to roll with its new MQB A0 Entry SUV on the African continent, and it won’t share the Tera nameplate from South […]

By Alex Shahini - 18 June 2025

In Pictures – Kyalami Ready for F1 After A R200 Million Upgrade

The return of Formula One to South Africa’s historic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is a step closer, thanks to the approval of R200 million worth of upgrades aimed at achieving FIA Grade 1 status.

By Alex Shahini - 18 June 2025

McLaren’s Le Mans Hypercar Will Be Sold to (Very Few) Members of the Public

McLaren will contend the Le Mans and FIA World Endurance Championship with its newly unveiled hypercar from 2027, which is for sale to the public! Limited to very few discerning clients, the purchase will include car development and driving experiences at circuits across the globe.

By Alex Shahini - 17 June 2025

Ferrari’s 296 Speciale “Piloti Ferrari” Is Most Special Iteration of the Model Yet

It might be one of the most hardcore versions of the 296 yet, but the Speciale Piloti Ferrari will is only reserved for the Scuderia’s customer racers.

By Alex Shahini - 17 June 2025

Latest Generation Q3 Revealed and Ready to Serve as Audi’s Compact SUV Offering

Straight out of Ingolstadt, Audi has just whipped the covers off of the all new Q3 which will serve as the German automaker’s compact SUV offering. Expected for South Africa in 2026, should the diesel powertrain be included in the local lineup?

By Alex Shahini - 17 June 2025

Ford v Ferrari Rivalry Returning to Le Mans in 2027

It is happening! Ford has announced it will be competing in the top tier of Le Mans from 2027, in an ever-growing grid of factory-backed […]

By Alex Shahini - 13 June 2025

Volkswagen Unveils Celebratory Golf GTI Edition 50 With Nürburgring Hotlap Video

An all-new Volkswagen Golf GTI has been unveiled, and it will celebrate half a century of the iconic hot hatch. Say hello to the Edition 50 which has just become the fastest of its nameplate to lap the Nordschleife.

By Alex Shahini - 13 June 2025

Irmscher Is Back With Limited Run Opel Corsa – Pricing and Spec

Opel has confirmed the Irmscher Edition of the Corsa for Mzansi! Equipped with the same turbo triple from the GS Line, most changes to this are cosmetic and handling oriented! Here is what buyers get for just over half a million rand.

By Alex Shahini - 13 June 2025

JLR Takes Next Steps in Electrification by Strengthening Supply Chain With Ethical Specialists

Tata Motors-owned JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) is moving forward with its electrification strategy for 2030, but has hired specialists to ensure its operations remain ethical and reliable.

By Alex Shahini - 13 June 2025

BMW iX3 Prototype Previews Revolutionary Neue Klasse Generation of Models

BMW promises that the forthcoming iX3, which is the first series production model built on the Neue Klasse platform, will have 800 km worth of driving range. Outfitted with a series of firsts for the brand, do you think it can pick up where the best-selling X3 left off?

By Alex Shahini - 12 June 2025

Volkswagen ID.2 Tries to Look Like Polo During Prototype Testing

Volkswagen’s affordable ID.2 is nearing production, and its prototype has been spied wearing some Polo-styled decals and faux grilles.

By Alex Shahini - 12 June 2025

BMW Says Go Big or Go Home – Only Offering Full Fat XM Label in Mzansi

BMW has consolidated its XM lineup for South Africa, with the only iteration to be offered in the future being the Label. No pricing is available yet, but here is what the updated model will feature.

By Alex Shahini - 12 June 2025

Alfa Romeo Is Going Racing, but With a Sailing Boat

Endowed with a motorsport history that reads like a victory lap, Italian automaker Alfa Romeo has committed to racing in 2027, but it’s not going to feature any of its cars. 

By Alex Shahini - 11 June 2025

Joburg Petrolheads Welcome Mzansi Speedway as New Quarter Mile Drag Strip

Mzansi Speedway welcomed many local drag racers for its Grand Opening over the weekend, ushering in a new era for the Benoni-based quarter-mile strip. Looking […]

By Alex Shahini - 11 June 2025

Volvo Reinvents The Seatbelt With First Multi-Adaptive Safety Belt For The EX60

Volvo has revolutionised safety yet again with a smart multi-adaptive safety belt that uses occupant data to provide optimal protection in crash scenarios. It will make its debut in the forthcoming EX60 which will arrive in 2026.

By Alex Shahini - 10 June 2025

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Bursts Into South Africa – Pricing and Spec

Mercedes-Benz has whipped the wraps off the six-cylinder powered CLE 53 AMG and it comes in at a shade over R2 million. Here is what buyers get for their money.

By Alex Shahini - 9 June 2025