Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter

Brenwin Naidu is an award-winning motoring journalist and the youngest South African juror to serve on the prestigious World Car Awards panel. He is the section editor for Sowetan Motoring (weekly) and Sunday Times Lifestyle Motoring (monthly), and a contributing presenter for Ignition GT.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
How the R2.27m BMW 7 Series became South Africa's Car of the Year

Judging automotive excellence should include weighting on relevance, writes Brenwin Naidu

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
South African Omoda C5 models unaffected by Malaysian axle snap issue

The South African handlers of Chinese brand Omoda announced its local C5 units are not affected by an axle issue affecting models in the Malaysian ...

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
INTERVIEW | Kuda Takura unpacks his passion for Ford

Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Kuda Takura has called South Africa home for the past 18 years. This year he celebrated 13 years at Ford South Africa.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
Prospects bleak for overpriced 2024 Honda CR-V

The latest seven-seater Honda CR-V has no shortage of rivals, including the Mitsubishi Outlander, the Nissan X-Trail and the Volkswagen Tiguan ...

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
MOTORING | Promises from Stellantis, swanky Germans and a Chinese poser

This month we got a sneak peek at the new Fiat 500e, and drove the latest Mercedes GLS, BMW X2 and Omoda C5 GT.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
How Tata plans to keep on trucking in South Africa

Tata’s commercial vehicle business arm in sub-Saharan Africa is a story of consistent long-term growth.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
Why you must insist on a vehicle history report when buying used

Second-hand car buyers have various resources to help them avoid ending up with a lemon.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
LONG-TERM UPDATE 4 | Our Suzuki Baleno is a proper teetotaller

You know you're officially in the stride of adulthood when tomato prices have an effect on your blood pressure.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
Two new Chinese car brands enter SA

LDV and GAC are among new Chinese entrants to the SA car market.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
REVIEW | Why the over-priced Honda CR-V is a tough sell

Once upon a time Honda was among contenders pushing respectable volumes in South Africa.

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