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#BestofBiz 2025: Automotive

Automotive

#BestofBiz 2025: Automotive

17 Dec 2025

Joe Public was the standout winner.

Pendoring

All the 2025 iPendoring Awards winners

8 Dec 2025

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

Launches & Reviews

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

Imran Salie 8 Dec 2025

JMC returns to SA with Vigus bakkie line-up

Dealers

JMC returns to SA with Vigus bakkie line-up

1 Dec 2025

Pace Van and Bakkie Rental: Powering the future of business car rental in South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

Pace Van and Bakkie Rental: Powering the future of business car rental in South Africa

Issued by Pace Car Rental 10 Nov 2025

New Toyota Hilux unveiled with global debut

Dealers

New Toyota Hilux unveiled with global debut

10 Nov 2025

CWP worker Ewart Sithebe, in the yellow jacket with a microphone, led the crowd. Photo: Warren Mabona / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

EPWP workers march for permanent jobs and better pay

Warren Mabona 4 Nov 2025

Chinese car giant Changan launches in South Africa

Dealers

Chinese car giant Changan launches in South Africa

Imran Salie 27 Oct 2025

The finalists for the iPendoring Awards 2025 have officially been announced (Image supplied)

Pendoring

iPendoring Awards 2025 finalists announced

10 Oct 2025

China's Chery explores plant-sharing deals in South Africa

Manufacturing & Parts

China's Chery explores plant-sharing deals in South Africa

6 Oct 2025

SA car dealers face growing pressure, Nada warns

Dealers

SA car dealers face growing pressure, Nada warns

30 Sep 2025

China’s JMC re-entering SA in November

Dealers

China’s JMC re-entering SA in November

22 Sep 2025

BYD expands SA footprint with debut of Dolphin Surf EV

Launches & Reviews

BYD expands SA footprint with debut of Dolphin Surf EV

Imran Salie 17 Sep 2025

New Hilux Legend 55 pays tribute to 55 years of SA’s top-selling bakkie

Dealers

New Hilux Legend 55 pays tribute to 55 years of SA’s top-selling bakkie

16 Sep 2025

Why renting a car beats e-hailing for your next holiday

Travel

Why renting a car beats e-hailing for your next holiday

Issued by Pace Car Rental 8 Sep 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Ford drives conservation forward, Platinum Life stalls on trust

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Ford drives conservation forward, Platinum Life stalls on trust

Brendan Seery 8 Sep 2025

#BehindtheCampaign: Toyota celebrates over 5 decades of Hilux

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Toyota celebrates over 5 decades of Hilux

19 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Tasneem Lorgat on leading marketing at Toyota SA

Dealers

#WomensMonth: Tasneem Lorgat on leading marketing at Toyota SA

Imran Salie 18 Aug 2025

Mahindra opens new vehicle assembly facility in Durban

Manufacturing & Parts

Mahindra opens new vehicle assembly facility in Durban

12 Aug 2025

These 3 Chinese brands just posted their best SA sales yet

Commercial & Industrial

These 3 Chinese brands just posted their best SA sales yet

Ryan Bubear 7 Aug 2025

African Bank and Pace Car Rental drive customer value with Audacious Rewards partnership

Commercial & Industrial

African Bank and Pace Car Rental drive customer value with Audacious Rewards partnership

Issued by Pace Car Rental 1 Aug 2025

Ford’s latest TVC campaign celebrates the essence of what it means to Live the Ranger Life (Image supplied, Photo credit: Tim Gerges)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Ford’s Live the Ranger Life: Off-road and on message

31 Jul 2025

Ford SA accelerates dealer network growth with R900m investment

Dealers

Ford SA accelerates dealer network growth with R900m investment

21 Jul 2025

LDV South Africa celebrates biggest customer day and birthday celebration hosted in Africa to date

Dealers

LDV South Africa celebrates biggest customer day and birthday celebration hosted in Africa to date

Issued by LDV Auto 10 Jul 2025

Dealers

Chinese luxury SUV brand Lepas to enter SA market in 2026

7 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Adv. Hendrik Terblanche, Managing Director of Legricon Legal Risk and Compliance Consultants.

Construction & Engineering

The battle of clarity: Construction safety regulations fall short, say industry experts

3 Jul 2025

Launches & Reviews

Review: Chinese brand Jaecoo delivers with frugal, feature-packed J7 SHS

Imran Salie 30 Jun 2025

Lessons in leadership and longevity: Michael Cyster’s growth journey with the Innovator Trust

SMEs

Lessons in leadership and longevity: Michael Cyster’s growth journey with the Innovator Trust

Issued by The Innovator Trust 23 Jun 2025

Image source: Jiri Foltyn –

Criminal Law

Over 1,700 suspects nabbed in Vala Umgodi operations

13 Jun 2025

China's BYD to nearly triple SA dealers' network by next year

Dealers

China's BYD to nearly triple SA dealers' network by next year

5 Jun 2025

Boundless and Engen go Xtremely South African with Xtreme Oils and Lubricants

Advertising

Boundless and Engen go Xtremely South African with Xtreme Oils and Lubricants

Issued by Boundless 5 Jun 2025

Nissan considering Rosslyn plant closure – report

Dealers

Nissan considering Rosslyn plant closure – report

Ryan Bubear 20 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Launches & Reviews

Smart, Capable, Connected: The 2023 Ford Ranger XLT delivers power, tech, and versatility

Katja Hamilton 16 May 2025

Dealers

Chinese brand GAC to ramp up SA expansion with new cars

13 May 2025

Dealers

Toyota SA launches 'New to You' brand campaign with Automark

13 May 2025

Ford SA jumps 9.4% in Q1 2025 buoying vehicle sales recovery

Commercial & Industrial

Ford SA jumps 9.4% in Q1 2025 buoying vehicle sales recovery

6 May 2025

Chery targets SA with new bakkie and luxury brands

Automotive

Chery targets SA with new bakkie and luxury brands

29 Apr 2025

Chinese EV giant BYD rolls out new models in South Africa

Dealers

Chinese EV giant BYD rolls out new models in South Africa

8 Apr 2025

Honda and Ineos recall cars in South Africa

Manufacturing & Parts

Honda and Ineos recall cars in South Africa

25 Mar 2025

Local liquor traders recognised for responsible trading with Cape Town Experience

FMCG

Local liquor traders recognised for responsible trading with Cape Town Experience

Issued by Heineken Beverages 20 Mar 2025

Dealers

Major Chinese car brand Geely is coming back to South Africa

Imran Salie 17 Mar 2025

Pace Car Rental expands to East London and George: Bringing reliable rental to more South Africans

Dealers

Pace Car Rental expands to East London and George: Bringing reliable rental to more South Africans

Issued by Pace Car Rental 11 Mar 2025

Research

Who’s winning the automotive brand battle? New report reveals SA’s marketing and PR leaders

Issued by Ornico 7 Mar 2025

Battle of the brands: 2025 Car of the Year finalists unveiled

Automotive

Battle of the brands: 2025 Car of the Year finalists unveiled

27 Jan 2025

#OrchidsandOnions: How AutoTrader’s humour-driven ads are shaking up car marketing

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: How AutoTrader’s humour-driven ads are shaking up car marketing

Brendan Seery 21 Jan 2025

Drive your business forward with Pace Car Rental’s bakkie, panel van and minibus rental fleet

Commercial & Industrial

Drive your business forward with Pace Car Rental’s bakkie, panel van and minibus rental fleet

Issued by Pace Car Rental 15 Jan 2025

The strategic role of compact LCVs in last-mile logistics operations

Commercial & Industrial

The strategic role of compact LCVs in last-mile logistics operations

10 Jan 2025

High temperatures and snakes: Steps to take to stay safe

Manufacturing & Parts

High temperatures and snakes: Steps to take to stay safe

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 20 Dec 2024