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Denis Droppa Group motoring editor

Denis Droppa has spent 28 years as a motoring journalist on two and four wheels, covering new-model launches, road tests, motorsport, and the motor industry.

121-year old Mercedes-Benz auctioned for record price 121-year old Mercedes-Benz auctioned for record price

A 1903 Mercedes-Simplex 60HP “Roi des Belges” fetched $12.1m at Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island sale last weekend, ...

These were South Africa’s top-selling car brands in a muted ... These were South Africa’s top-selling car brands in a muted February

The premium segment is under pressure, with customers shifting from new vehicles to demos and pre-owned cars

BMW sells more motorcycles than ever before in 2023 BMW sells more motorcycles than ever before in 2023

BMW Motorrad sold 209,257 motorcycles and scooters worldwide in 2023, a 3.1% rise over the previous year and the ...

BMW to build next X3 plug-in hybrid in South Africa BMW to build next X3 plug-in hybrid in South Africa

The R4.2bn investment secures the future of the Rosslyn factory, which turns 50 this year, and the livelihood of more ...

Deregulating SA’s fuel price put on hold Deregulating SA’s fuel price put on hold

The DA’s campaign to make fuel cheaper by deregulating the price has been put on hold until 2024.

Kyalami 9 Hour and Cape Town E Prix to thrill Mzansi this weekend Kyalami 9 Hour and Cape Town E Prix to thrill Mzansi this weekend

South Africa’s only two international motor racing events of the year both take place this weekend on opposite ends of ...

Toyota's flood-damaged plant back online at reduced capacity Toyota's flood-damaged plant back online at reduced capacity

Locally-built Toyotas are trickling back into dealerships after vehicle production started ramping up at Toyota’s ...

Petrol and diesel price cuts to bring relief to motorists in ... Petrol and diesel price cuts to bring relief to motorists in August

After the hikes of recent months, the latest cuts were made possible by decreases in international petrol, diesel and ...