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Committing to an all electric people mover might seem like a stretch, so that’s exactly where this Volkswagen Caravelle eHybrid comes in. It’s the perfect bridge to electromobility and fuel efficiency.

Would you get yourself one of these?

#volkswagensouthafrica #ev #phev #volkswagencaravelle by @papimabele

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I’m still thinking about what @mgmotors_za showed us at the MG Car Club Indaba. 🇿🇦

The MG HS is getting Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid options soon, and the all-new MG QS is also on its way in the coming months — available in both internal combustion and Plug-in Hybrid.

I got a closer look inside the QS, and the space and premium finishes definitely caught my attention. One to watch.

#Ad #MGMotorSA #MGCarClub #MGSouthAfrica #MGHeritage
MGNextChapter by @papimabele

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Getting acquainted with my new best friend on the open road. This is my all-electric BMW iX3 50 xDrive.

Electric range: 673-805 km

#StartOfANewEra
#NeueKlasse
#SheerDrivingPleasure by @papimabele

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Meet the all-new and fully electric Lepas L6 EV mid-size SUV. It launches in South Africa soon, but before it does, I got an exclusive first drive of it to share it all with you.

I am really impressed by this EV, and it’s contending to become one of my favourites for the year.

See it all on the channel.

#LepasL6 #LepasL6ev #electricvehicle #Lepas by @papimabele

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14 days ago

Earlier this week, @mgmotors_za invited me to celebrate Heritage Day by taking a closer look at some of the cars that have shaped the MG story.

And yes... I found a car with a rubber bumper. 👀

The MGB was produced between 1974 and 1980, and that distinctive bumper was introduced as a safety feature. Add the classic British Racing Green and you’ve got a piece of MG history that still turns heads today.

A pretty special way to celebrate automotive heritage.

Happy Heritage Day. 🇿🇦

#Ad #MGMotorSA #MGCarClub #MGSouthAfrica #MGHeritage
MGNextChapter by @papimabele

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19 days ago

COMPETITION CLOSED!

I want to see you at Kwamagesh in Brakpan on 10 October for Heat on the Street with @engen.sa and @ignitiontv - and I’ve got free tickets with your name on them!

To enter:
1. Make sure you’re following me and @engen.sa

2. Comment below with the most wild or XTREME thing you’ve ever pulled off!

Show me what you’ve got in the comments and let’s get you to the track! 🔥 #EngenXtreme #HeatOnTheStreet by @papimabele

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GWM had me over to experience their new 3.0-litre Diesel powered Tank 500 and P500. Im quite chuffed to report you’re going to love it.

The four-cylinder engine produces 170 kW and 620 Nm.

GWM Tank 500 3.0L Diesel Pricing:

4x2 Super Luxury: R849,900
4WD Ultra Luxury: R929,900
4WD Overland: R999,900

GWM P500 3.0L Diesel Pricing:

3.0TD 9AT 4x2 Super Luxury: R724,900
3.0TD 9AT 4x4 Ultra Luxury: R799,900

#Tank500Diesel #PrepareToAscend #P500 #TowtallyEffortless #GWMSouthAfrica by @papimabele

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The 2026 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.3L EcoBoost is here to challenge the diesel bakkie kings. But are we ready for a turbocharged petrol double cab?

Here are my first driving impressions.

#FordRanger #Wildtrak #FordSouthAfrica #EcoBoost by @papimabele

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This is the new Hyundai Creta. If you have R569 900 to spare, you can get this N Line model which beefs up the looks and power. It’s powered by a 117.5kW & 253Nm 1.5l turbopetrol DCT engine. Inside it gets new tech, screen and a banging Bose sound system. by @papimabele

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Okes, clear your calendar because Heat on the Street, brought to you by @engen.sa and @ignitiontv, is going down on 10 October 2026!

Save the date! #EngenXtreme #HeatOnTheStreet by @papimabele

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Battery life comes up often in EV conversations, so we asked Papi Mabele what the data says about how long they last. Less guesswork and more facts for you to weigh up before you choose an EV. by @papimabele

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