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Denis Droppa

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.

The law makes it mandatory for e-hailing vehicles to have physical panic buttons.

E-hailing safety back in the spotlight after latest Uber robbery

A recent alleged robbery involving two Uber passengers has highlighted concerns about safety on e-hailing platforms.

  • Denis Droppa
Aarto rolls out in 62 municipalities on Wednesday. File picture:

Aarto rollout begins after Salga court bid fails

Controversial traffic law expands to 62 municipalities from July 1

  • Denis Droppa
Zero Carbon Charge recently launched two new off-grid, fast-charging stations on the N3 freight route between Johannesburg and Durban.

SA trucking industry edges into electric future as diesel rules roads

Charging infrastructure, high upfront prices slow adoption for long-haul routes

  • Denis Droppa
The Kia Tasman's daring design doesn’t blend into the crowd.

REVIEW | Kia Tasman shows there’s substance behind the quirky styling

The double cab delivers impressive comfort and serious off-road capability

  • Denis Droppa
Toyota’s Hilux again led sales in May, with its replacement (pictured) being launched this month.

These were SA’s best selling cars and bakkies in May

Rising new-vehicle sales in South Africa continue to confound industry expectations, says the National Automobile Dealers Association.

  • Denis Droppa
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said Sanral may not be able to maintain the national road network without widespread tolling. File photo.

More tolling likely as Sanral inherits failing provincial roads

More than 13,000km of roads have been moved to Sanral since 2013, says transport minister Barbara Creecy.

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A fuel attendee fills up a car.
PETROL PRICE

Fuel prices to hit new highs in May

From Wednesday, all grades of petrol and diesel see major increases

  • Denis Droppa
Gayton McKenzie has campaigned for SA to be on the F1 calendar since his appointment as sports minister in 2024. File photo.

Ramaphosa to attend Grand Prix this year in push to bring F1 to SA in 2028

Bid to bring back F1 gains impetus after 2027 fail

  • Denis Droppa
The E2 is a zero-emission city car with a claimed range of up to 325km.

New Geely E2 is SA’s cheapest electric car

Newcomer undercuts the BYD Dolphin Surf by R2,000

  • Denis Droppa