Experience luxury with the upgraded Suzuki Ciaz. Arrive in style with the leader-in-class sedan, featuring a sleek design, new generation 1.5 litre engine, spacious cabin design, and more.

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 32 seconds.

• Suzuki now firmly established as a top 3 vehicle brand
• Swift and Baleno prove extremely popular
• Suzuki dealer network the second best-performing network of any brand

Estimated reading time: 2 minute, 33 seconds.

Ever wondered if car manufacturers’ fuel consumption figures are accurate? In this episode of How Things Work, we’re going to take you through how manufacturers actually measure their claimed fuel consumption figures.

A core part of vehicle ownership is making sure your car stays in good condition. Neglecting your vehicle makes your own life difficult as it can lead to unnecessary wear, breakdowns, and vehicle depreciation.

With interest rates and fuel pricing constantly fluctuating, many car buyers are carefully considering whether they should buy new or pre-owned.  Both have their Pros and Cons and buyers must carefully consider all financial implications.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 44 seconds.

The constantly rising price of fuel is a source of concern and frustration for most drivers. It’s important, however, to not get so stuck on the cost of fuel that you forget about all the other elements that keep your vehicle running—many of which can reduce your fuel consumption.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 4 seconds.

There are two instances when you need to go through the process of changing the ownership of a vehicle–one when you sell the car and the other happens when you make that final instalment payment to the bank.

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 10 seconds.

A sociable weaver nest in a camelthorn tree with (inset) a sociable weaver and a Kalahari tree skink at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve (Photo by Bryan Maritz). 

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 4 seconds. 

The 5FM Drive team had some incredible adventures on their Heritage Tour in September, sightseeing and road tripping across our beautiful country. Check out all the action from their tour.  

Image Source: https://twitter.com/Suzuki_ZA

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 49 seconds.

By Hal Brindley (Travel For Wildlife https://travel4wildlife.com)

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 48 seconds. 

• With four SUVs (FRONX, BREZZA, JIMNY and GRAND VITARA) in its portfolio, Maruti Suzuki aims at leadership across SUV segments
• The sporty compact SUV FRONX is aimed at young trailblazers who want to stand out with its modern SUV design, spirited performance, and a tech loaded premium persona
• The JIMNY is an SUV for passionate off-roaders who are driven by purpose. This JIMNY carries the 50 year-strong heritage of Suzuki's off-road acumen

Estimated reading time: 8 minute, 7 seconds.

• Five-door Jimny confirmed for South Africa
• Same technical capabilities as three-door model

Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 52 seconds.

• New 4x4 SUV all-electric Suzuki shown in concept form
• Unveiled at the 12^th annual Auto Expo 2023 in India
• Vehicle to be launched in global markets from 2025

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 14 seconds.

Fuel efficiency is something that’s on every motorist’s mind these days, so we’re going to break it down, and let you in on the best metric to measure your fuel efficiency by. 

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 20 seconds. 

Hiking is a favourite in South Africa. Whether your perfect hike is a leisurely stroll or a challenging track, you will find some breathtaking spots around South Africa. Some include famous landmarks while others are perfectly hidden gems.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 21 seconds. 

Petrol vs diesel is one of the Great Debates in the auto world; we run through the pros and cons of both here.

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 39 seconds.

Fitting king sized rims on your car might enhance its appearance, but it certainly has a negative impact on its performance. In this episode of How Things Work, we'll talk about the implications of installing large rims and tyres on your car. 

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes, 46 seconds.

The Suzuki Super Carry has been a favourite with small business owners since 1961. The current derivative plays an integral role in many companies from florists to caterers and cleaning. We had a chat with one of these entrepreneurs to find out how the Super Carry enables her business.

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes, 55 seconds.