Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter

Brenwin Naidu is an award-winning motoring journalist and the youngest South African juror to serve on the prestigious World Car Awards panel. He is the section editor for Sowetan Motoring (weekly) and Sunday Times Lifestyle Motoring (monthly), and a contributing presenter for Ignition GT.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
REVIEW | 2022 Volvo XC60 B6 is a mild hybrid with a heavy thirst

The first-generation XC60 was a crucial model for Volvo. It helped expand their sport-utility vehicle (SUV) beyond the niche of the large XC90, ...

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
FIRST DRIVE | Why the 2022 VW Polo is the B-segment hatch to beat

SA consumers need no introduction to the Volkswagen Polo nameplate. On a monthly basis the Polo and its more affordable Polo Vivo sibling continue to ...

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
BRENWIN NAIDU | Fit for purpose: Hybrid tech makes new Honda great but costly

The carmaker has released the successor to the Jazz with a different name to boot

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
FIRST DRIVE | The 2022 Land Cruiser 70-series is a hardy stalwart

Adapt or die, is a saying wielded around more than ever in our fast-paced, ever-changing digital world

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
REVIEW | 2022 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is a bit rough around the edges

It seems Haval is the Chinese brand on everyone’s lips at the moment. If you haven’t bought a unit of the expressively styled Jolion or sophisticated ...

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
BRENWIN NAIDU | Audi E-Tron Sportback is swift, silent and sturdy

One thing you can expect to see more of from the motoring world in 2022 is an expansion of the electric vehicle genre.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
REVIEW | 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR-S means business

Forget the flagship sedan for a minute. Flagship sport-utility vehicles are what prominent manufacturers are using to demonstrate their might

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
BRENWIN NAIDU | Kingsley of the road: let’s take a look at his customised ...

Holgate has made sure his Land Rovers are up to the challenge of a 30,000km odyssey across two continents

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
Unpacking the SA-bound Mercedes-Benz EQ range

BMW was the first of the big German premium trio to push the electric vehicle agenda in SA.

Brenwin Naidu Motoring editor, reporter and presenter
REVIEW | 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor SE and Stormtrak are a special breed

Even in its twilight phase the current Ford Ranger remains a top pick for those seeking a competent leisure double-cab