<rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"><channel><title>Life life/motoring/rss</title><link>https://www.news24.com/life</link><generator>Argotic Syndication Framework, http://www.codeplex.com/argotic</generator><docs>https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification</docs><lastBuildDate>Friday Apr 03 2026 20:52:37</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Thursday May 22 2025 20:30:52</pubDate><item><title>Life | OPINION | Volvo EX90: The new electric flagship that's lovely, but at what cost?</title><description>If Volvo's latest all-electric flagship, the EX90, were a cocktail, it would be the sort crafted with exquisite care, boasting the finest ingredients, and arriving garnished with a flamboyant twist - but one that might leave you questioning whether it was really worth the eye-watering price tag, writes Pritesh Ruthun. </description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/electric-cars/opinion-volvo-ex90-the-new-electric-flagship-thats-lovely-but-at-what-cost-20250428</link><pubDate>Monday May 05 2025 05:01:24</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12681/c41d90e232674111b911b8bb4e4df546.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | Heartbreak in Knysna as racing driver dies at 15th Simola Hillclimb</title><description>What was meant to be one of the most exciting events of the year on the South African motorsport calendar has ended in heartbreak as racing driver Pieter Joubert died at the 15th Simola Hillclimb in Knysna on Sunday morning.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/news/heartbreak-in-knysna-as-racing-driver-dies-at-15th-simola-hillclimb-20250504</link><pubDate>Sunday May 04 2025 15:54:32</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12846/91f9b0c618b9487398541187dfe663f8.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" 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Thabazimbi.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/bakkies-suvs/new-nwm-ford-ranger-set-to-conquer-sas-toughest-rally-roads-20250503</link><pubDate>Saturday May 03 2025 09:29:01</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12842/c470a7f9a4524a2783f26ac338234e41.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | REVIEW | The original SUV coupé: BMW's recognisable X6</title><description>News24 Motoring contributor Wilhelm Lutjeharms spent a week behind the wheel of BMW's original SUV "coupé", now in its third generation.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/newmodels/road-tests/review-the-original-suv-coupe-bmws-recognisable-x6-20250501</link><pubDate>Friday May 02 2025 19:00:44</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12903/08d14aa02c5d448aadd95aa09f83eab3.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | Shelby Super Snakes and historic Ford Mustangs ready to thrill petrolheads at Simola Hillclimb</title><description>The Simola Hillclimb will feature various Ford and Ford-powered cars, and loads of other fast cars, with an expected 20 000-strong spectator crowd over the three-day event.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/news/shelby-super-snakes-and-historic-ford-mustangs-ready-to-thrill-petrolheads-at-simola-hillclimb-20250501</link><pubDate>Thursday May 01 2025 19:30:40</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12900/432c670931d3471886ae4aeecf4517de.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | Local vs imported: Are South Africa's homegrown cars more affordable?</title><description>Chinese and Indian car imports are flooding the local market, but can South Africa's homegrown heroes still hold their ground and compare in value?</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/news/local-vs-imported-are-south-africas-homegrown-cars-more-affordable-20250430</link><pubDate>Thursday May 01 2025 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But Ford’s elaborately named Ranger, was one of the most interesting. </description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/bakkies-suvs/the-fx4-sand-fox-is-the-ford-ranger-south-african-overlanders-would-really-want-20250430</link><pubDate>Wednesday Apr 30 2025 05:01:17</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12834/61ab9ec481244cd3adea16c7f165c83f.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | Why owning an electric vehicle in South Africa is becoming more appealing</title><description>Electric vehicles are still a novelty on South African roads, but that's slowly changing an increasing number of consumers are making the switch to electric propulsion.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/electric-cars/why-owning-an-electric-vehicle-in-south-africa-is-becoming-more-appealing-20250424</link><pubDate>Tuesday Apr 29 2025 09:00:49</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12737/83bd4140b5504006b1ec0946a745d0fa.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | A strange pick for off-roading: Just how much crossover is there in a Toyota Starlet Cross?</title><description>A recent route plan to Yzerfontein on the West Coast, taking in a combination of "tame" gravel and tar back roads, had me thinking: What about a compact crossover for this one? </description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/newmodels/road-tests/just-how-much-crossover-is-there-in-a-toyota-starlet-cross-20250429</link><pubDate>Monday May 12 2025 11:12:28</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12896/229a160d72ed445ea48574ace214f611.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | Are SA bakkie buyers ready for Geely’s unibody double cab?</title><description>Geely owns Volvo and a big chunk of Mercedes-Benz. Can its RD6 bakkie succeed where previous Geelys haven't? </description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/news/are-sa-bakkie-buyers-ready-for-geelys-unibody-double-cab-20250428</link><pubDate>Monday Apr 28 2025 05:01:05</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12882/f85ab35a793e4d9794c9c7e65135e2f4.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | PHOTOS | Chery's double-cab Himla bakkie headed for South Africa</title><description>Unveiled in Wuhu in late 2024, Chery has unveiled its now production-ready Himla bakkie, which will arrive in South Africa within the next year.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/bakkies-suvs/photos-cherys-double-cab-himla-bakkie-headed-for-south-africa-20250427</link><pubDate>Sunday Apr 27 2025 21:46:22</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12895/7e6ea99b8ddf4e598479e0edceadcd7c.jpeg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | My Wheels | Suidooster's Dean Smith is madly in love with his sporty (if slightly messy) car</title><description>Suidooster star Dean Smith spends his days pretending to be a character named Wade, but he's a well put together young man. He talks to News24 Motoring editor Janine van der Post about his beloved VW Polo.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/news/my-wheels-suidoosters-dean-smith-is-madly-in-love-with-his-sporty-if-slightly-messy-car-20250426</link><pubDate>Wednesday Apr 30 2025 09:46:27</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12536/86c9a4bd81624420ae2fe840167b9fba.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | The new XRT Pro 7-seater SUV is Hyundai's Land Cruiser 'lite' rival</title><description>Remember the Terracan? The second-generation Palisade has a version that harks back to true all-terrain Hyundais. </description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/bakkies-suvs/the-new-xrt-pro-7-seater-suv-is-hyundais-land-cruiser-lite-rival-20250425</link><pubDate>Friday Apr 25 2025 09:19:03</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12878/dcb06b02fce44539955cd266a0b6031c.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | Nissan's PHEV double cab bakkie could edge BYD’s potent Shark off road</title><description>Shark is the bakkie everyone is talking about, but could Nissan’s PHEV be the double cab with more real-world ability? </description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/bakkies-suvs/nissans-phev-double-cab-bakkie-could-edge-byds-potent-shark-off-road-20250424</link><pubDate>Saturday May 03 2025 09:42:25</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12886/092d8c48a25c479c99bf0e3bba21905c.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | OPINION | Italy's Trident car brand is sinking – what can save Maserati?</title><description>Maserati is in a world of trouble, and tariffs are hardly going to help. Where to for the luxury Trident automaker now?</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/news/italys-trident-car-brand-is-sinking-what-can-save-maserati-20250424</link><pubDate>Friday Apr 25 2025 14:10:09</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12814/5f483cee235e4ced81e8a18233d29604.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | REVIEW | The new entry-level Mini Cooper offers just enough thrills</title><description>Since 2001, we've become accustomed to the modern interpretation of the Mini Cooper under the ownership of BMW. 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</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/news/see-these-are-the-most-popular-passenger-cars-south-africans-are-buying-20250422</link><pubDate>Wednesday Apr 23 2025 12:01:07</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12418/9cac7c8bdac74d868d9bbc1918b5dbaf.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Life | How Geländewagens helped John Deere tractors go electric</title><description>John Deere is very American. The Geländewagen is very Austrian. But technology from one is helping the other to change the tractor industry.</description><link>https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/electric-cars/how-gelandewagens-helped-john-deere-tractors-go-electric-20250423</link><pubDate>Wednesday Apr 23 2025 05:00:59</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.24.co.za/files/Cms/General/d/12807/67ea572d09a14e92a463ef400845b62f.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpeg" /></item></channel></rss>