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
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 ...

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
REVIEW | Omoda C5 290 GT is a powerful choice in a competitive segment

It's got a spring in its step and a shouty image.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Five new double-cab bakkies you can buy for under R500,000

There are still a few double-cab bakkies in this price range that offer the versatility, family practicality, safety nets and some of the trending ...

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
REVIEW | The BMW X6M Competition is an illogical fun machine

There are performance SUVs and then there’s the BMW X6M Competition — the funkier and curvier cousin of the X5M.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Cape Town gears up for Red Bull Shay' iMoto competition

The country's best spinners will descend and fight it out at Canal Walk, Century City Boulevard

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
REVIEW | Spacious Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound is up for any adventure

There are more than 20 Defender models to choose from, and the 130 version sits at the top of a range with formidable off-road talent