Mazda6 scores five stars for safety

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the new Mazda6 has just been awarded a five-star maximum rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) in its 2009 combined safety performance test. 23 Feb 2009 16:22

Jaguar hunting for glory

The Jaguar XF has reaffirmed its position as one of the finest cars - not only in South Africa but in the world - by clinching finalist status in the South African Car of the Year and the World Car of the Year competitions. 9 Feb 2009 16:50

Car sales slightly up

The year has started off on a slightly more encouraging note for new vehicle sales in South Africa, with passenger car sales up by 6% over December 2008. 3 Feb 2009 11:53

Slump puts brakes on SA car exports

[Artwell Dlamini] Last year the African vehicle market, one of the fast growing destinations for South African car exporters such as Nissan SA, looked as if it would take the global economic slowdown in its stride. 28 Jan 2009 11:46

Renault to build in SA

[Bizcommunity motoring editor] Renault South Africa is poised to achieve a major milestone in February with the launch of its first locally produced model in more than three decades. 27 Jan 2009 13:49

Fiat and Chrysler join forces

Fiat and Chrysler have signed an agreement to establish a global strategic alliance. 21 Jan 2009 10:54

Another dismal month for car sales

New vehicle sales in December dropped by a dismal 27.1% which is 12,162 less than the corresponding month in 2007. 9 Jan 2009 15:03

12 million sold and still going strong

Mercedes-Benz has delivered 1.5 million units of the current E-Class series since the model's market launch six years ago. 8 Jan 2009 12:18

Kazama lands in Cape Town

One of the world's most intrepid motorcycle adventurers, Shinji Kazama, has arrived in Cape Town at the end of a punishing 12000km journey from Egypt promoting the United Nations 2000-2010 “Bone and Joint Decade”. 8 Jan 2009 07:44

Land Rover says 'tata ma' sales

Land Rover sees sales fall by 18% worldwide this year and by 12% in Germany. 31 Dec 2008 15:55

US investor dumps Ford stake

US billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian decides to get rid of his Ford Motor Co shares. 31 Dec 2008 15:52

US Toyota puts CPO dealer inventory on eBay

Toyota in the US has launched a partnership with eBay Motors that allows dealers with Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) programs to showcase their vehicle inventory on the eBay Motors Certified Pre-Owned Showroom at www.motors.ebay.com. 22 Dec 2008 05:51

Sizzling new Audi R8 V10

Audi's already hot and beautiful R8 has been given even more blast-off power in the shape of a 5.2-litre 386 kW/530Nm V10 engine. 12 Dec 2008 14:29

New vehicle sales portal goes live

Eliance, a national provider of comprehensive business solutions targeting the automotive sector, has launched a new web portal called CarsOnline to bolster levels of service, boost sales and address challenges within the automotive trade. The information management company believes the online initiative will benefit both vehicle retailers and consumers alike. 12 Dec 2008 13:42