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
SA's used-car buyers will soon be able to avoid write-off ‘death traps’

Buyers of second-hand vehicles will soon be able to avoid unwittingly buying death traps on wheels

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
FIRST DRIVE | Sassy new 2022 Renault Clio appeals to individualists

Nearly three years since its international launch, the fifth-generation Renault Clio has landed in SA to do battle against the likes of the ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
New Ford Raptor launched with nearly double the power

The rally-bred bakkie rolls into town with a lusty new petrol turbo V6

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
Enzo Ferrari movie gets ready for starting grid

Adam Driver of ‘Star Wars’ fame to play the role of the Italian motoring mogul

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
REVIEW | 2022 Isuzu MU-X impresses but pity about the price

Taking on the supremely popular Toyota Fortuner in SA’s large-SUV playground is one of the less gratifying tasks for rivals such as Ford and Isuzu. ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
RTMC calls for SA speed limits to drop by 10km/h

SA’s speed limits may drop by 10km/h on all roads if the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has its way

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
What the heck happened to self-driving cars?

Almost a decade ago it seemed all systems go for vehicles that would drive you to your destination while you took a nap, checked your email or ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
REVIEW | 2022 Volvo XC90 B6 mild-hybrid is far from frugal

With the automotive world in the throes of electric fever, Volvo is transitioning towards full electrification by phasing out cars with only internal ...

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
Used-car prices race ahead while new-car prices flatten

Cash-strapped SA motorists continue to buy more used than new vehicles, says TransUnion

Denis Droppa Group motoring editor
Spirit of Ecstasy reshaped for an all-electric future

The Spirit of Ecstasy is arguably the most iconic bonnet ornament in the automotive world, and exactly 111 years after being registered as ...