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.

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
May figures: the best-selling cars in SA

The 2025 market is 12.6% ahead of last year after the first five months

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
New Bentley Bentayga Speed is geared for sideways action

Bentley has unveiled a new luxury super-SUV you can drift.

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
How to get your Ford Ranger Raptor properly stuck in the mud

Sometimes there’s a swamp that just has your number and you have to call in the cavalry

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
Mercedes Vision V is an ultra-luxury van for the well-heeled

The next-generation V-Class will have a flagship chauffeur-driven VLS model that redefines luxurious people carriers, says Mercedes-Benz.

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
REVIEW | Can the new Nissan Navara Warrior tackle the Spirit of Africa?

Nissan recently launched the Pro-4X Warrior as the new flagship model of its locally built Navara double cab range, boasting upgrades that enhance ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
BMW gives a glimpse of its next-generation superbike

As part of its display at the weekend’s Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d’Este at Lake Como in Italy, BMW unveiled a prototype of its next-generation ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
CRIME STATS | Car hijacking down 15.1% in first quarter of 2025, says SAPS

Latest statistics released by police minister Mchunu show encouraging trends

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Shadow get an electric reboot

British company Halcyon reimagines the two Rolls-Royce models for the electric age, preserving the originals’ serene refinement while embracing ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
June fuel price drop looks likely despite Godongwana's levy hike

Strengthened rand, lower oil prices could temper financial blow to motorists

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
These are South Africa’s top 10 best-selling hatchbacks

Affordability has seen great demand for budget A- and B-segment hatches, while sales of hatches such as VW Golf, Mazda3 and Hyundai i30 have dwindled