Denis Droppa Group motoring editor

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.

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
REVIEW | The Ford Territory is spacious, robust and family-friendly

The blue oval recently got back into the game with two new SUV ranges launched a few months apart, both at more premium price points than the ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
REVIEW | Is the classy new Audi Q3 Black Edition worth the premium?

With no new model ranges to launch, Audi SA has instead put some shine on its existing line-up by introducing Urban Edition and Black Edition models, ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
FIRST DRIVE | Capable new JAC T9 offers style and substance

JAC is a Chinese brand that entered the country in 2017 with a range of commercial vehicles supported by a network that has grown to more than 70 ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
REVIEW | Why the Honda CR-V is difficult to justify for the money

Honda’s once-popular SUV is outgunned in value for money by all-wheel drive rivals

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
Omoda celebrates its first year in South Africa with spot in top 20 brands

Chinese brand reports sales figures for the first time after 12 months in South Africa.

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
REVIEW | Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max AWD is value-packed but vexing

I wonder if Chery understands the irony of a “you are distracted” warning message popping up every few minutes on the instrument panel of the Tiggo ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
DA seeks to allow importation of cheap used cars

Opponents say this would destroy vehicle manufacturing in South Africa and cost thousands of jobs.

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
Should I buy an electric car in South Africa?

Motoring editor Denis Droppa looks at the perks and pitfalls of going battery-powered

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
Low-mileage McLaren F1 supercar up for sale again

Only 106 units of the ultra-rare British three-seater were made, and one is coming up for sale at a Sotheby’s sealed auction in New York from May 13 ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
REVIEW | Why the Honda Elevate is a big step up from the WR-V

By the time I finish writing this road test, another two or three compact crossovers will probably have been added to the new car price list.