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Lexus introduces the all-new RZ to South Africa

Lexus introduces the all-new RZ to South Africa

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Motus appoints new chief executive of mobility solutions and services

Tata appoints new sales director

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Ferrari unveils its first electric car

Ferrari unveils its first electric car

Stellantis teams up with Qualcomm to power next-gen cars

Stellantis teams up with Qualcomm to power next-gen cars

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Dunlop and Gift of the Givers transform uMnambithi School with new ablutions

Dunlop Tyres SA Dunlop and Gift of the Givers transform uMnambithi School with new ablutions

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20 years of Pace Car Rental: A South African success story built on growth, grit, and simplicity

Pace Car Rental 20 years of Pace Car Rental: A South African success story built on growth, grit, and simplicity

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Dear KAP sani2c riders, partners, supporters and friends

KAP Dear KAP sani2c riders, partners, supporters and friends

29 Apr 2026

Why long term car rental is becoming the smartest move in South Africa’s current economic climate

Pace Car Rental Why long term car rental is becoming the smartest move in South Africa’s current economic climate

28 Apr 2026

RoadCover and Wheel Well partner to drive a new era of road safety for South African families

RoadCover RoadCover and Wheel Well partner to drive a new era of road safety for South African families

20 Apr 2026

Record sales, shifting rules: The new battle for South Africa’s car buyers

Rogerwilco Record sales, shifting rules: The new battle for South Africa’s car buyers

17 Apr 2026

The brands winning South Africa’s car buyers aren’t the ones you expect

Rogerwilco The brands winning South Africa’s car buyers aren’t the ones you expect

10 Apr 2026

The easy tyre tip that could save you up to 10% on fuel

Dunlop Tyres SA The easy tyre tip that could save you up to 10% on fuel

26 Mar 2026

Breaking the credit barrier: The rise of cash car rental in South Africa

Pace Car Rental Breaking the credit barrier: The rise of cash car rental in South Africa

10 Mar 2026

Foton breaks into South Africa’s top commercial vehicle ranks in just over a year

Foton Foton breaks into South Africa’s top commercial vehicle ranks in just over a year

2 Mar 2026

18 months of tyre protection now standard from Dunlop

Dunlop Tyres SA 18 months of tyre protection now standard from Dunlop

18 Feb 2026

Hilux Custom Builds offers purpose-built solutions for your business

Toyota South Africa Motors Hilux Custom Builds offers purpose-built solutions for your business

16 Feb 2026

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Jetour becomes first Chinese car brand to win SA Car of the Year

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Stellantis teams up with Qualcomm to power next-gen cars

Stellantis teams up with Qualcomm to power next-gen cars

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Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

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Geely to launch first petrol model in South Africa, targets 10-vehicle lineup

Geely to launch first petrol model in South Africa, targets 10-vehicle lineup

Nqobile Dludla 21 May 2026

Volkswagen and Mastertons launch limited-edition People’s Blend coffee

Volkswagen and Mastertons launch limited-edition People’s Blend coffee

20 May 2026

The launch commercial for the all-new Kia Tasman bakkie creates an entire world out of one problem (image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign | Kia Tasman bakkie TVC takes up the bakkie challenge

20 May 2026

Toyota previews new Hilux, first EV and Land Cruiser FJ for SA

Toyota previews new Hilux, first EV and Land Cruiser FJ for SA

Imran Salie 19 May 2026

Bolt launches electric vehicle ride-hailing service in South Africa

Bolt launches electric vehicle ride-hailing service in South Africa

18 May 2026

Chinese automakers gain ground in SA as competitive pricing spurs demand

Chinese automakers gain ground in SA as competitive pricing spurs demand

Nqobile Dludla 18 May 2026

Used car sales grow as South Africans stick with familiar favourites

Used car sales grow as South Africans stick with familiar favourites

15 May 2026

Toyota Starlet gets zero-star safety rating in SA crash test programme

Toyota Starlet gets zero-star safety rating in SA crash test programme

14 May 2026

Aphelele Fassi and Jordan Hendrikse named Nissan Navara ambassadors

Aphelele Fassi and Jordan Hendrikse named Nissan Navara ambassadors

14 May 2026

Legacy car brands face growing pressure in South Africa

Legacy car brands face growing pressure in South Africa

12 May 2026

Ford SA reshuffles Ranger lineup as bakkie battle heats up

Ford SA reshuffles Ranger lineup as bakkie battle heats up

Imran Salie 11 May 2026

The CSIR’s 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per kWh). Above: Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State. Photo: Simisa Bearbeitung (Auschnitt, Farben): Pechristener via

The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why

Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana 8 May 2026

Volkswagen SA names Dr Lungile Mashele as non-executive director

Volkswagen SA names Dr Lungile Mashele as non-executive director

8 May 2026

Why the Chinese car boom in SA could come at a cost

Why the Chinese car boom in SA could come at a cost

Thanda Sithole 7 May 2026

Africa news

Stellantis opens first Middle East and Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco

Stellantis opens first Middle East and Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco

Nqobile Dludla 6 May 2026

AA CEO: South Africans are being sold second-tier car safety

AA CEO: South Africans are being sold second-tier car safety

Imran Salie 14 Apr 2026

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

Christian Moretti, Bessie Noll 23 Mar 2026

How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

How India and China are reshaping Africa's auto parts industry

Andre Scholle 20 Feb 2026

Stellantis opens first Middle East and Africa vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco

Nqobile Dludla 6 May 2026

Fuel costs hitting small auto workshops, says Miwa

6 May 2026

Diesel price hike corrected after decimal error

5 May 2026

April vehicle sales rise, exports decline amid global pressure, says Naamsa

5 May 2026

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

4 May 2026

Recall, or simply an update? How software-defined cars are changing the industry

Lance Branquinho 4 May 2026

SA auto market gears up for massive production of Jetour's T series

Nqobile Dludla 30 Apr 2026

South Africa extends temporary fuel levy relief amid Iran war

29 Apr 2026

Volkswagen refreshed iconic VW You and Me TVC as part of their 75th anniversary in SA

28 Apr 2026

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