Five things to watch this week

‘True Detective’ is back, Jerrod Carmichael is quietly funny and Adam Driver stars in Ferrari biopic

CHRIS THURMAN: Local is not second-rate in this variety show

‘Finding the Light’ is a musical production in support of the Kolisi Foundation

High-performance Land Rover Defender Octa heading for SA

New model will have a twin-turbo mild-hybrid petrol V8 engine and innovative 6D Dynamics air suspension

VW unveils bold style, tech revamp at Beijing car show

Carmaker sets its sights on a strategy to grow its presence in China

Wanted Online: Wearable tech looks fashionably futuristic

No longer just practical devices to streamline tasks, the next generation of wearables aims to merge form and function

Toyota and Tencent join tech forces in China

The companies will offer services through Tencent's strengths in big data and AI

Beijing auto show opens in an electric state of mind

117 new models to be launched at the show which takes place in the world's largest car market

South Korea’s ‘uncool’ green plates stifle luxury car sales

The move is aimed at curbing tax evasion, but it’s unpopular with status-conscious buyers

BOOK REVIEW: The legacy of Italian POWs in SA

Karen Horn tells a compelling story of the lives of five soldiers

Writing about a spy writer

John le Carré biographer Adam Sisman tells of unravelling the secret life of the novelist

Hyundai nano tint chills hot cars without darkening windows

The innovative film reduces interior temperature by more than 10°C, says the carmaker

First drive: Kia refreshes Picanto hatch

The popular budget car gets a restyle to spruce it up in a competitive segment

Mercedes-Benz unveils potent electric G-Class

The SUV combines formidable off-road credentials with zero tailpipe emissions

JAC launches entry-level T8 double-cab bakkies

At just less than R400,000, the 4x2 version is one of the most competitively priced on the market

Daihatsu to restart vehicle development after scandal

In 2023, Daihatsu said it had rigged safety tests for 88,000 small cars, most of them sold under the Toyota brand

Wanted Online: A return to form at SA Fashion Week

SA Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 was a well-produced season