Toyota moves to strengthen grip on SA market in 2026

[Imran Salie] What products and strategy can we expect from the local arm of Toyota in 2026?

Toyota lifts the hood on South Africa’s auto industry challenges

[Imran Salie] With Driving Through Disruption as a theme, Toyota unpacked the current state of South Africa's automotive sector at the ninth annual Somi event...

Living with the Jaecoo J7 SHS: Strong range, minor flaws

[Imran Salie] Jaecoo is steadily becoming a household name in the local South African car market, thanks to the likes of its J7 nameplate...

Volkswagen sounds alarm over SA’s auto manufacturing future

[Imran Salie] With the recent announcement of Nissan ending manufacturing locally and selling its factory to Chery, all eyes are on Volkswagen and its legacy of operating in South Africa...

Ford Territory Dark Edition: How family-friendly is it, really?

[Imran Salie] I’ve found that a good amount of cabin space in a family-focused SUV is not a luxury, but a necessity...

#BizTrends2026 | AutoTrader's CEO: Top automotive trends for Chinese manufacturers

[George Mienie] AutoTrader CEO George Mienie unpacks trends for Chinese manufacturers in 2026...

#BizTrends2026 | Lightstone's Paul-Roux de Kock on AI automotive trends

[Paul-Roux de Kock] Paul-Roux de Kock, chief analytics officer of Lightstone, examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping South Africa’s automotive sector...

#BizTrends2026 | Omoda, Jaecoo's Hans Greyling: Top 4 Chinese automotive trends

[Hans Greyling] Omoda and Jaecoo South Africa's Hans Greyling focuses on four key trends that stand out this year of Chinese brands in South Africa...

How the Ford Territory Dark Edition fares in real-world fuel efficiency

[Imran Salie] Whether we like it or not, fuel consumption remains a key factor in buying decisions...

Hybrid market shakeup in SA? BYD launches the Sealion 5 locally

[Imran Salie] A new BYD vehicle has been launched in South Africa, adding to the growing list of Chinese cars entering the South African market in recent years...

Review: Volvo EX30 Cross Country

[Imran Salie] Volvo's pocket-rocket electric SUV now has a cross-country variant, but is it up to scratch?

7 everyday improvements in the Ford Territory Dark Edition SUV

[Imran Salie] The range-topping Dark Edition retains the core selling points of the Territory that make it a strong contender in the mid-sized SUV segment...

Jaecoo J5 review: Chinese SUV impresses in SA

[Imran Salie] Jaecoo J5 review

Chinese car giant Changan launches in South Africa

[Imran Salie] Changan is seen as one of the big four car groups in China with 14 manufacturing bases and 34 plants worldwide...

Living with the Ford Territory: Wrapping up 6 months behind the wheel

[Imran Salie] Six months behind the wheel of the Ford Territory reveals its strengths in comfort, space and reliability, with a a few surprises...

Volvo EX90 tested: Power, safety and a R2.65m question

[Imran Salie] There are some weird things about it from a functionality aspect...

BYD expands SA footprint with debut of Dolphin Surf EV

[Imran Salie] BYD could potentially cause a stir in the local automotive market with its new Dolphin Surf electric car...

Ford eyes SA people-mover market with new Tourneo Custom models

[Imran Salie] Ford has filled a gap in the market for prospective buyers looking to stand out from ordinary and not break the bank with the Tourneo Sport and Titanium X...

Driven: Jaecoo J7 Glacier

[Imran Salie] I have now driven the mid-range Glacier to see whether it could deliver a similar experience for those who want most of the J7’s appeal...

Honda Amaze 1.2 Comfort MT review: Practical, spacious, and efficient

[Imran Salie] I spent a week testing the new third-generation Honda Amaze, after first driving it at the local launch in Cape Town...