Charl Grobler
Marketing and Product Planning Manager. Self-described petrol head, Charl grew up around vehicles of all kinds. His father was a car salesman and Charl has vivid memories of running around the dealer showroom as a young boy, admiring the shiny new cars. He’s been in the automotive industry for 14 years, worked as a salesman for four, and joined Suzuki in 2008. Charl thinks that “cars liberate people” and believes it’s completely normal to have an emotional relationship with a car… even one that isn’t yours.
CO2 Emissions should be reduced but let the manufacturers decide how to do this
With CO2 emissions being such a controversial issue and everybody is trying to find the right ways to do this, we think that over legislating how to...
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Are you towing illegally? [infographic]
Each year, around holiday time, it becomes clear that many South Africans are a little confused about local towing regulations.
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Stay safe! How to avoid a hijacking [infographic]
Every motorist should do an anti-hijack driving course – it can be a life-saving decision. Here’s a quick overview of what this entails.
Car emergency 101 kit | Infographic
Whether you drive 5km a day or 50km, keeping an updated emergency kit in your car can be a life-saving decision.
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How to jump start your car [infographic]
Dead battery got you down? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about jump starting your car safely.
How to fix a puncture | Infographic
Picked up a pesky nail in your new tyre? Don’t despair, you can follow these simple steps to pull it out and plug the puncture.
Why self-driving cars won’t work in South Africa. . . yet
Autonomous vehicles are the hottest topic in transport. We’re weighing in with our (slightly unpopular) opinion - here’s why we think SA isn’t ready...
Epic road trip: Durban to East London
With the festive season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to pack your bags and hit the road for a seaside adventure.
Which Suzuki is right for me? | QUIZ
Trying to decide what type of car will fit in with your lifestyle? Take this short quiz to find out which car matches your personality.
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Kaizen | The art of perfection [gallery]
Loosely translated, Kaizen is a philosophy of continuous improvement. Have a look at these five things the Japanese do better than anyone else.
IGNIS: A mashup of four iconic Suzuki designs
Take a walk with us down memory lane to see where the Ignis gets its head-turning style and why Suzuki is the expert in extra-large small cars.
Is it safe to buy cars off sites such as Gumtree?
Whether it’s for business or private use, we’re all looking for the best deal on a vehicle. But which buying options are the safest?
Ignis walk-through | VIDEO
The Suzuki Ignis is the latest introduction to the compact Urban SUV segment, and is widely heralded as the shake up the market needs. But why...
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Everybody loves the award-winning Ignis, not just us! [Video]
The Suzuki Ignis launched mid-2017 and oh boy, do the public, and media, love it.
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Watch the Ignis drive [video]
This compact, funky Suzuki crossover will ignite your senses with its distinctive personality, SUV confidence and minimalistic, functional beauty....
The true carbon footprint of an electric car
Electric cars are touted as being the green option that could save our planet, but they’re not as green as you think.