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Nikesh Kooverjee

South Africa

Senior Editor at TopSpeed

South African automotive content creator.

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  • 3 days ago | topspeed.com | Nikesh Kooverjee

    Plug-in hybrid cars and crossovers are steadily increasing in popularity in the U.S. market. 2024 saw a dramatic shift in interest from fully electric vehicles to gasoline-electric hybrid products. PHEVs sit directly as a halfway point between these two drivetrain configurations, as they combine the best of both worlds.

  • 3 days ago | topspeed.com | Nikesh Kooverjee

    Tesla is the most successful electric car manufacturer in the world, with the brand constantly hitting the top of the sales charts every month by a massive margin. The American EV start-up manages to meet this insatiable demand via its progressive and advanced manufacturing process, which takes place at its Texas, Shanghai, and German gigafactories. Tesla is a relatively young brand that only entered the mass market about 10 years ago and evolved into a volume seller shortly after that.

  • 4 days ago | topspeed.com | Nikesh Kooverjee

    The Ford Escape Hybrid is currently one of very few American-made HEVs currently available in the new vehicle market. Alongside the Maverick Hybrid, it has been the Blue Oval's most competitive and practical eco-friendly, which is a welcome consideration in a market that currently prioritizes expensive fully electric vehicle options.

  • 4 days ago | topspeed.com | Nikesh Kooverjee

    Hybrid cars are experiencing a surge in demand across the United States, while traditional luxury car sales are facing an unexpected decline. The rise in popularity of gasoline-electric hybridization has sparked a growing interest in hybrid vehicles, prompting brands to invest more capital in the segment. Mercedes-Benz has been making a dedicated push towards gasoline-electric hybridization in a bid to slow its full electrification strategy down to a more realistic pace.

  • 5 days ago | topspeed.com | Nikesh Kooverjee

    There are currently several hybrid crossover and SUV options available in the U.S., but only a fraction of these feature three rows and are made by a Japanese manufacturer. This may seem like a very specific criterion, but a product that fits into this category typically benefits from good efficiency, reliability, and build quality. These are one of the most important qualities for a lot of families who are considering a daily driven SUV which will likely cover a lot of mileage within a year.

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Nikesh Kooverjee
Nikesh Kooverjee @NikeshKooverjee
16 Mar 25

https://t.co/LdeI1kjdIh

Nikesh Kooverjee
Nikesh Kooverjee @NikeshKooverjee

Yeah this guy doesn't know wtf he is talking about Hamilton is winning the WDC this year.

Nikesh Kooverjee
Nikesh Kooverjee @NikeshKooverjee
14 Mar 25

Being a motoring journalist in 2025 means you gotta talk about how Ice Spice involved with the new Mercedes. https://t.co/R0Zs4rHG2y

Nikesh Kooverjee
Nikesh Kooverjee @NikeshKooverjee
12 Mar 25

you know I was just thinking about how there aren't enough "budget-friendly" Chinese crossover options available in this country how convenient

Ryan Bubear
Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Another Chinese brand for South Africa? "Kaiyi Auto" files local trademark applications... πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ πŸš— 3 models already shown in RHD 🀏 e-Qute 02 is tiny electric city car ⚑️ In line to be SA's cheapest EV? πŸ‘‰ More details here: https://t.co/ZSA6FzFFYm https://t.co/8OVeTAhFkZ