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FLAGSHIP ISUZU D-MAX COMES V-CROSS WELL!
This flagship Isuzu remembers it’s just a bakkie
JMC VIGUS: A HELL OF A LOT OF BAKKIE FOR THE BUCK
Sixth generation Vigus certain to disrupt bakkie market
ISUZU’S BLACK BEAUTY WILL REAMAIN EXCLUSIVE
Tarted up Isuzu X-Rider Black certainly looks the part
JMC RETURNS. NEW VIGUS COMES APRIL
Caetano unleashes a high value JMC Assault
FAR MORE THAN JUST THE BEST HOLIDAY WHEELS
Difficult December brings out best in Ford’s new bus
HILUX: WHY FIX WHAT AIN’T BROKE?
Taking a legendary road trip to bid farewell to a Legend
WHY PROPER FORD RANGER XLT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE
BEST BAKKIE 2025: Ford’s star Ranger 4×2 XLT a real bargain
WHY RAPTOR IS STILL THE BEST R1.2 BAR YOU’LL SPEND
BEST TEST 2: Beyond bakkie or sportscar, Raptor reigns supreme
JEEP GLADIATOR RUBICON IS ONE HELL OF A CHARACTER
Rare on the road Rubicon thrills a most specific niche
LEGEND 55 REMINDS US WHY HILUX IS KING
Why special edition celebrating 55 years of Hilux is #1
THE RECORD-BREAKING LITTLE RED FORD RANGER
Ford Ranger SuperCab breaks important bakkie record
ALL MIXTO UP: BENZ MORPHS THE VAN TO A DOUBLE CAB
Half luxury van, half double cab. Meet Merc’s Vito Mixto
NOW HERE’S A DOUBLE CAB 4X4 RANGER YOU CAN AFFORD!
Starter XL DC has all the Ranger features you ever need
FORD RANGER XL: RUGGED, RIGHT & READY FOR THE JOB
Why Ford Ranger XL single cab is a top workhorse choice
TRANSIT SPORT: BUILT FOR THE MOTOCROSS MUM?
Slick Ford Transit Sport adds pizzaz to the white van life
WHY THE JAC T9 BAKKIE MAKES SERIOUS CENTS
We mark 5 new Chinese brands in 5 days with a JAC test
SPIRIT OF AFRICA PUTS NEW WARRIOR TO THE TEST
Dodging Sarel’s poles in Nissan’s new Navara Warrior
DOES 48V DIESEL ELECTRIC SHOW HYBRID HILUX FUTURE?
48V toe in water a sign of Hybrid Hilux things to come?
WILDTRAK IN THE MIDDLE. MARK WITH AN X!
Wildtrak X solves a million buck Ford Ranger riddle
WHY KIA TASMAN IS THE BIGGEST BAKKIE NEWS OF 2025
Korea’s first bakkie attempt certainly looks the part
LIVING THE LEGEND. WHY OLD HILUX STAYS UNSTOPPABLE
We needed Park wheels. What better than the Legend?
MITSUBISHI TRITON GAINS, LOSES THE EDGE
Square Triton looks come with a performance penalty
SNOW GOOD. IS ISUZU AT35 THE KING OF COMPROMISE?
The best looking bakkie off the road, it’s shocking on it
IS THERE LIFE IN THE OLD GIRL YET?
A month with Hilux 48V brings out the best. And worst.
MEET BEST BAKKIE 2024!
Today is Auto’s BEST BAKKIE Day. What Won? Read on!
GOODBYE GR III S IS THE HILUX KING
BEST TESTS ’24 #9: If this one’s so good, just image next Hilux?
RAM 2500. THIS IS NOT A BAKKIE. IT’S A TRUCK!
BEST TESTS ’24 #7: RHD switched RAM 2500 quite the ride
STORM WARNING – FLAGSHIP D-MAX V-CROSS ON TEST
BEST TESTS ’24 #3: The top bakkie man’s real bakkie
48V. TOYOTA’S HILUX HYBRID TOE IN THE WATER TESTED
Hilux 48V an impressive mild hybrid bakkie first step
PLATINUM. THE RANGER FOR HE OR SHE WHO WANTS IT ALL.
Pinnacle Ranger Platinum thinks it’s a larney Sports Ute
D-MAX LSE BOXES OUT OF ITS BAKKIE BOOTS
D-Max 3.0 LSE delivers what we expect from Isuzu
SHAKE, ROCK & ROLL – IT’S THE FORD RANGER TREMOR!
‘Affordable’ XLT-based Tremor adds flagship class
D-MAX LSE IS A GREAT VALUE, BASIC 4X4
The bakkie man’s Isuzu keeps on delivering the goods
A STREET WEAPON CALLED RANGER
Street rod Ford Ranger MS-RT retains bakkie cred
TAROK REJIG HINTS NEW CADDY, BANTAM BAKKIES
Do Tarok patent secrets out new made in SA VWs, Fords?
THE KING OF AFRICA SHARPENS UP
Fresh Land Cruiser 70 Series also gets a 2.8 turbodiesel
THE FOUR BIGGEST BAKKIE STORIES COMING UP
2025 Hilux, Navara & Triton. And a Kia called Tasman
GET READY FOR A HALF TON BAKKIE REVOLUTION!
They may be dead, but unicabs are coming back big
NEXT HILUX COMING INTO FOCUS
Latest intelligence suggests a Cruiser-look next Hilux
MEET BEST BAKKIE 2023: FORD RANGER XLT
Best Bakkie 2023: The Ford Ranger 2.0 XLT is Auto’s Bakkie of the Year
MAKING SENSE OF VOLKSWAGEN’S MILLION BUCK AMAROK
Auto Best Test 2023 #12: Does flagship Aventura step up to lead the bakkie way?
WHY RAPTOR IS THE ULTIMATE SUPERCAR
Auto Best Test 2023 #2: Raptor is the best R1.2 million you’ll spend on a new car
HERE COMES THE HYBRID HILUX!
Hilux Hybrid 48V adds 12 electric kW, 65 Nm to 2.8 GD6
IS MISERLY D-MAX 1.9 LS ALL YOU NEED IN A BAKKIE?
The bakkie man’s bakkie impresses in frugal 1.9 spec
MEET THE TOYOTA STOUT!
Tokyo EPU is far more than just an EV concept
QUICK, FRUGAL, CAPABLE D-MAX LSE DOES THE JOB
The bakkie man’s bakkie keeps on delivering the goods
STORM TROOPER GR SPORT
We bid our Toyota Hilux GR Sport Hulk a sad farewell
HILUX GR SPORT STARS ON FLOOD HERITAGE
Our bakkie lives up to its heritage to help save the day
CHEAP, SLOW EECO BRINGS A SMILE TO THE DIAL
A miniature panel van perfect for short hauls, big grins
AMAROK DOMINATES BAKKIE OF THE YEAR
Volkswagen 1-2 as Navara, GWM score in Pickup contest
LIVING THE GR HILUX LIFE
Rivals sharing the driveway prove that GR Hilux worth
THE ISUZU D-MAX LS KNOWS IT’s STILL A BAKKIE!
D-Max 1.9 LS delivers what we always expect from Isuzu
WILL TOYOTA’S COROLLA-BASED STOUT BE A MINI-ME HILUX?
Why Maverick success will shape 2027 Toyota Stout
GR HILUX TOWS LIKE A BASTARD!
2,000 kilometres of towing outs the best of Hilux GR Sport
FORD RANGER XLT: THE NEW 4-POT BAKKIE KING
It has its challenges, but Ranger XLT fights back strong
BOLD NEW V BRINGS STYLE, CLASS
Mercedes’ new V the bridge to an Electric Van future
YES, THAT’S THE NEW TRITON!
Mitsubishi reveals its boxy new sixth generation Triton
MEET HULK. OUR NEW HILUX. THE STRONG ONE.
Meet Hulk. The long term test Toyota Hilux GR Sport we will get to know intimately over the coming months. Let’s start with the road test!
D-MAX TOWS HOME AND BACK IN STYLE
We put the bakkie man’s bakkie to the tow test
HELLO NEXT HILUX?
Toyota’s all new US Tacoma is said to be the Next Hilux
MEET TITANO. FIAT’S NEW BAKKIE
Fullback surrogate Titano is based on a Chinese bakkie
IS THIS THE NEXT TOYOTA HILUX?
Hackers uncover Tacoma. Is this the next Toyota Hilux?
NEW FORD RANGER WILDTRAK FULL ROAD TEST
Proudly South African Ranger Wildtrak put to the test
WILL THEY BUILD THIS RAM BAKKIE IN SOUTH AFRICA?
New Rampage set for Brazil, but will it come to SA?
NEXT MAHINDRA WILL UNSETTLE BAKKIE MARKET
Scorpio-N SUV forecasts a Mahindra Pik Up revolution
KIA IS READY TO SHOCK THE BAKKIE WORLD
An all-new Kia bakkie will be on the road by 2025
FORD DISRUPTS WORKHORSE MARKET
New Single & Super Cab Rangers set to ruffle bakkie feathers
IS THE FORD BANTAM BAKKIE MAKING A COMEBACK?
Reading between the lines, will VW build Bantam at Kariga
WILL THE REAL MITSUBISHI TRITON PLEASE STAND UP!
Concept XRT outs real next Triton. We strip off the camo
ALL NEW TRITON BASED NAVARA TAKING SHAPE
Nissan’s next Navara will be based on Mitsubishi’s Triton
THE CURIOUS CASE OF TOYOTA’S HALF-TON STOUT BAKKIE
Toyota is planning a Stout half tonner. How does it fit SA?
NEXT HILUX: HOW MUCH DO LEAKED TACOMA FILES TELL US?
US pickup patent images prove Auto scoop, out next Hilux?
THE BAKKIE TWINS TOYOTA & FORD MUST FEAR MOST
Hyundai & Kia appear to be readying a one ton bakkie range
STARIA MULTICAB – THE DOUBLE CAB VAN THAT CAN
Hyundai’s Staria Multicab left us wondering why so many people buy bakkies
SHOCK NEXT GR HILUX BREAKS COVER
Next GR Hilux to blends SA power, Aussie chassis
FORDSWAGEN TO SPAWN BANTAM, CADDY HALF TONNERS?
VW set to run half ton second leg of Ford bakkie JV in SA
RECORD BREAKING BT-50 A CONTRADICTION IN TERMS
BEST TESTS ’22: Mazda BT-50 breaks records, asks bakkie questions
ALL ABOUT THE BIGGER, BOLDER NEXT TRITON
Mitsubishi’s next Triton bakkie will break cover in 2023
THE STUFF OF LEGEND. CELEBRATING 70 WITH CRUISER
BEST TESTS ’22: It’s Dated. But That’s What Land Cruiser 70 is All About
IS NEXT GEN RANGER A BAKKIE DISRUPTOR?
Ford’s Next Gen Ranger is here at last. We take a look
HYDROGEN HILUX. WHO NEEDS HYBRID?
Hilux Hybrid is all the buzz. But what about Hydrogen?
UNPACKING ALL THE 2025 TOYOTA HILUX SECRETS
Next Hilux comes in 2025. Here’s what the crystal ball says!
ARE YOU READY? AN EVEN BETTER HILUX IS COMING
2023 Hilux Legend to get chassis tweaks, wider body
THE HILUX ANTIDOTE. MEET THE HOT NEW 165 KW GR-S
Toyota counters bakkie attack with potent, sexy Hilux GR-S
DOES JEEP’S GLADIATOR CROSS THE RUBICON?
Jeep may promise much, but Gladiator bakkie delivers next level
GET SET FOR THE BAKKIE REVOLUTION!
Sit down, strap in, hold on! SA’s bakkie makers are arming for war
MAHINDRA SMASHES MILLION BUCK BAKKIE MYTH
Million rand bakkies are already dime a dozen. Not Mahindra.
TOWING BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH FORD RANGER
Old faithful starred on tow, made us excited about New Ranger
TIRED OF YOUR CHARGER SEDAN? MAKE IT A BAKKIE!
Smyth Performance will convert Your Charger limo to a Ute
OLD SCHOOL STYLE. TOW TESTING THE EVEREST.
It may be getting on a bit, but old Ford Everest is still fit for purpose
ZAFIRA LIFE: DOES THIS BARGAIN BEAT THE BUS BEST?
Surprising in so many ways, Opel’s big bus is a family bargain
THE FORDSWAGEN RANGEROK COMES INTO FOCUS
South Africa’s New Bakkie Twins Continue a Good Old Congenital Habit
BACK TO THE FUTURE? CADDY VAN TESTED
Volkswagen Caddy is the Forward Thinking Panel Van. Or is it?
ABOUT 2025 HILUX: V6S, HYBRID, ELECTRIC & NEW PLATFORM
What Will Toyota’s 2025 Hilux be Like? We Whip Our Crystal Ball Out
RANGER LINGERS A LITTLE LONGER. WE SAMPLE FX4
FX4 continues Ford’s cool special edition old Ranger run-out party
ROAD TEST: RED & READY X-RIDER
It may be ready to be replaced, but there’s still plenty life in this old fave
THIS RANGER THINKS IT’S A PONY. STORMTRAK ON TEST
Ford Ranger Stormtrak Adds Mustang Style to a Bakkie Favourite
THE KING… ISN’T REALLY DEAD. MEET D-MAX GEN 6
Isuzu Confirms Old Faithful Gen 6 Continues Alongside All New D-Max
MITSUBISHI TRITON: NOW EVEN BETTER VALUE!
Aggressive New GL Keeps SA’s Best Kept Bakkie Secret Below R500K
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