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Nafisa Akabor

South Africa sees record EV growth

EVs are no longer only found in wealthy countries. Developing economies are seeing record sales.

VW on track with new local EV

As VW launches its new electric five-door hatch, Brainstorm went for a spin in Gqeberha.

Innovation

Nafisa Akabor

Chinese EVs geared to dominate South Africa

Chinese car makers now produce more than half of all electric cars sold worldwide in 2023.

Technology

Nafisa Akabor

In the lap of luxury

BMW’s new i5 sedan has arrived in South Africa, but will sales see any traction?

Technology

Nafisa Akabor

Eye-tracking tech moving in the right direction

It’s been foretold, from James Bond to Knight Rider, but now we can finally command a car with our gaze.

Innovation

Nafisa Akabor

Volvo EX30: small car, big dreams

The Volvo EX30 is Volvo’s smallest, fastest, and least expensive EV.

Technology

Nafisa Akabor

Driving into the future of in-car AI

Car manufactures are taking advantage of ChatGPT’s functionality to improve the user experience.

Technology

Nafisa Akabor

Nothing lost in translation with Samsung’s S24

Generative AI was the trending topic last year, and it’s about to explode in 2024 as it becomes ubiquitous through direct access from the palm of our hand.

Technology

Nafisa Akabor

The little car that could

After months of delays, Great Wall Motors (GWM) launched the least expensive electric vehicle (EV) in South Africa.

Business

Nafisa Akabor

The year in EVs

Just over 500 battery electric cars were sold in South Africa in the first six months of the year, but the trend can only accelerate.

Innovation

Nafisa Akabor

The cars of the future

BMW shows off it next-gen EVs, hydrogen, and cloud technology.

Technology

Nafisa Akabor

Auto-pilot ahead: Shifting gears to a self-driving future

The thrill of removing my hands from the steering wheel of a car to let it drive autonomously is an experience I’ll never forget.

Technology

Nafisa Akabor

Cheaper EVs headed to South Africa in 2023

Drivers in the market for an EV have paid over R1m. That’s set to change with three new vehicles.

Innovation

Nafisa Akabor