As a purist, it's rare for Daniel Fernandez to be genuinely impressed by an electric car, yet that's exactly the vibe we got when he spoke about the smart#5 BRABUS. He tells us why in our car review segment.

Before diving into the car, we discuss the rebates and discounts being offered on the majority of new cars in the market. While consumers welcome these deals, what are the long-term negative effects for the wider industry?

In our news segment, we cover Dongfeng's market debut with the launch of the 007 sedan and the Vigo SUV. Volkswagen introduced the new Golf R-Line following their GTI update, while Mitsubishi announced the new Xforce crossover coming to the local market soon. All this, and more, on another episode of Cruise Control!

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