Automotive

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Don't go bacon my heart
There is no denying that smoked bacon instantly improves just about anything.
5 min |
April/May 2025

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From donkey to dune bug
The beloved old beach buggy turned 60 last year. We take a look at its history... and its possible future.
2 min |
April/May 2025

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Bushveld lad
Ford must have had Drive & Camp readers in mind when they built the Ranger Tremor because it has everything we want – without the unnecessary gadgets that push up the price.
5 min |
April/May 2025

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Carry me, tow me
The Obiqua is a rare example of an off-road trailer that can transform into a camper shell and sleeps up to four people.
3 min |
February/March 2025

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Tankwa down the road
The R355 is South Africa's longest uninterrupted gravel road one that isn’t crossed by any other road. It's a delightful indulgence to set aside a few hours and drive it from end to end.
3 min |
February/March 2025

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The new Tuff Cats cub
The Katsi, Tuff Cats’fourth and latest model, is a basic trailer that can easily transform into various camping setups, says Leon Botha.
1 min |
February/March 2025

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Serenity served with a side of wild
Many people believe the best balm for the soul is camping by the water or in the bush. Why not have both at these two campsites in KwaZulu-Natal?
9 min |
February/March 2025

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From Ingolstadt, with Love
The Audi Q7 recently underwent a second facelift. Cyril Klopper explores what's new.
2 min |
February/March 2025

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Along Namibia's coast
Discover the freedom of the open road as you journey from LUderitz on Namibia's southern coast to Torra Bay in the north, en route to Kaokoland.
10+ min |
February/March 2025

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A father a son and South Africa's borderland
Few things are better for a father-and-son relationship than a trip all around South Africa, says Kobus Boshoff from Modimolle.
10 min |
February/March 2025

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Compact, with attitude
The Viking is Adventure Xtreme's newest baby ready for your next dirt road adventure.
5 min |
February/March 2025

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Bushy gets a shiny new inner
The Bushy Rhino now boasts a body made of stainless steel. But that's not all, says Leon Botha.
2 min |
February/March 2025

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Big in Japan
The new Mitsubishi Triton is finally here, ready to take on its competitors in the South African market
3 min |
February/March 2025

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The pinch of the pump
In a time where every penny counts, you should be cautious about where to spend it, says Neels van Heerden.
2 min |
October/November 2023

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Is the Jimny suitable for overlanding?
He has a theory on whether the Suzuki Jimny is suitable for overlanding, but he is also about to find out for himself, says Mic van Zyl.
3 min |
October/November 2023

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Klein-Kariba chronicles
His family has camped so often at ATKV Klein-Kariba that they now consider this popular resort their holiday home, says Roelof van Eeden of Witbank.
2 min |
October/November 2023

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So ugly it's cute
Longing for the good old days when vehicles took inspiration from aircraft? Citroën has the compact mobile home just for you.
2 min |
October/November 2023

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WHO'S THE BAKKIE KING?
Eight brands, seven categories... and one overall winner. We find out which double-cab bakkie performs best when towing a caravan and off-roading.
10+ min |
October/November 2023

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Viva, Amarokoroko!
We take a spin through the Western Cape's Cederberg to See if the Ford-built Volkswagen Amarok retains its poshness.
3 min |
October/November 2023

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Hook, line and tune
That exhilarating rush you feel when something tugs at your hook and races away with your line is what perpetually draws him back to the angler's paradise, says singer Bok van Blerk.
2 min |
October/November 2023

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Discover Dinokeng: beyond the Big Five
The Dinokeng Big Five Reserve is a favourite for weekend getaways, but just past its borders lies an untapped haven waiting to be explored.
5 min |
October/November 2023

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Life's a farm in Bonnievale!
Bonnievale presents a unique setting where kids, camping and church come together for a unique family holiday.
10+ min |
October/November 2023

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Into the heart of the Cederberg
From Duiwelsgat to Heuningvlei, from Wupperthal to the Biedouw Valley. Drive through a world where poet Boerneef's mountain goose sheds a feather and author Jan Rabie's dreamland begins.
10+ min |
October/November 2023

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A Landie for a lord
Are you still yearning for the original Land Rover? The good news is that a limited stock has recently been made available, but it is highly unlikely that you'll get your hands on one, unless you are a member of the landed gentry.
2 min |
August/September 2023

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Help preserve our natural splendour
If you've ever found yourself shaking your head at the condition of various provincial reserves in our country and would like to do something about it, Neels van Heerden has some advice for you.
2 min |
August/September 2023

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Double check those dual batteries
If you’re contemplating a dual-battery and management system installation, shop around and get as many opinions as possible,
3 min |
August/September 2023

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Charm at half price
For just over half a million rand, the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L offers a lot more car than you'd expect. Let's see how it performs when towing a caravan.
6 min |
August/September 2023

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Rhinestone cowboy
We spent a week roving through the Baviaanskloof and Addo Elephant National Park in the fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland.
2 min |
August/September 2023

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Mountain goat or school runner?
Ford asserts its Everest is leaving the Fortuner category to compete with luxury sports utility vehicles such as the Prado. We examine this claim by getting behind the wheel of its latest model.
3 min |
August/September 2023

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A fortunate Fortuner
If you've ever wondered what an all-in-one, ready-to-camp vehicle looks like, Jacques Bekker from Bellville owns a great example.
4 min |