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
Auto industry leadership transformation not enough, says WesBank CEO

Ghana Msibi says it is unacceptable that 29 years after democracy white male domination at the helm of the more than 50 OEM brands continues.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Dacia gives the Renault Duster a brand new shine

The once boxy, left-field alternative in the crossover world is now loaded with features and has been honed to offer a strong, balanced posture

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
New Toyota Hilux Champ is the carmaker's latest workhorse

The Japanese brand says it is a Thailand-only model for now, but there are signs it could go global.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
McLaren returning to the World Endurance Championship in 2024

The company says it will field a pair of 720S GT3 EVO cars competing in the LMGT3 class and has nominated United Autosports as racing partners. A ...

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
REVIEW | Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4Matic+ will electrify executives

It's a fine representative of a performance EV for the executive and family, says Phuti Mpyane.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Local start-up debuts car fingerprint security system

A Gauteng-based security company, Eagle Eye Defence, has developed an affordable biometric security system for vehicles.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Clone wars: Aitekx RoboTruck 1T launches as Tesla Cybertruck lookalike

The RoboTruck 1T SUV unveiled at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show is not built by Tesla, as you’d expect, even if it looks a lot like Elon Musk’s ...

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
All-new Subaru Forester expected to reach Mzansi in 2025

The sixth-generation Subaru Forester has debuted with new styling, improved driving performance and advanced safety features.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
Battle for transparency in code 2 rebuilds shifts up a gear

The saga between the SA Motor Body Repairers’ Association (Sambra) and the SA Insurance Association (Saia) continues.

Phuti Mpyane Senior Motoring Correspondent
WATCH | Tired of traffic? Switchblade flying car makes successful maiden flight

The three-wheeler has a 200km/h top speed on the road and can reach 322km/h in the air.