Cape Town - From vehicle crime stats in South Africa to Max Verstappen calling an FIA steward an 'idiot', here is your midweek motoring wrap.
Crime, Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Red Bull's Formula 1 racer Max Verstappen says he will not apologise for calling an F1 steward an "idiot" after the US grand prix, following his illegal overtake on Kimi Raikkonen the last lap of the United States Grand Prix.
Vehicle crime statistics, released by Police Minister Fikile Mbalula as part of the annual national crime statistics shows an increase of 14.5% in carjacking, as we look at other vehicle crimes affecting SA.
With that in mind, here are 5 motoring stories you shouldn't miss:
5. Crime stats in SA: 14.5% increase in carjackings since 2016
4. We drive the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class bakkie
3. 'Mad Max' Verstappen in trouble for calling steward 'idiot'
2. New Porsche 911 Carrera T - bringing back the purist philosophy