https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/657.html South Africa news 15 Launches & Reviews news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/657.html en-us Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:19:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/review-is-the-omoda-c7-all-show-and-not-enough-go-967374a Is the middle child in Omoda's local portfolio worth it? 1-270644 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/volkswagen-brings-new-plug-in-hybrid-caravelle-to-sa-634341a Volkswagen Group Africa has launched the new Caravelle eHybrid in South Africa, introducing a plug-in hybrid version of its premium people mover as part of its expanding new energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio. 1-270341 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/review-lepas-l4-290287a Self-described as Chery Group’s aspirational lifestyle automotive brand, Lepas positions itself in the market using a familiar formula with the L4: compete in a competitive segment at a lower price with strong value. 1-270160 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chery-to-enter-sa-ev-market-with-r350k-electric-car-412429a Chery South Africa will launch its first fully electric vehicle (EV) locally in early September, with the new Chery Q set to become one of the country's more affordable electric cars at a starting price of R350,000. While not the first EV belonging to the Chery Group in South Africa, the Q will be the first Chery EV in Mzansi. 1-270145 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/review-land-rover-defender-octa-290537a For R3.6m, the Land Rover Defender Octa promises powerful performance with a mix of luxury and superb off-road capability. 1-270020 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/first-look-audis-all-new-q3-arrives-in-south-africa-519940a Audi South Africa has officially introduced the third-generation Q3 to the local market, marking the arrival of an updated luxury compact SUV that places a stronger emphasis on design, technology and everyday usability. 1-269676 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-toyota-hilux-debuts-in-south-africa-with-key-upgrades-408129a Toyota has launched a new-generation Hilux in South Africa, introducing a major update to one of the country’s most widely used bakkies, with improvements spanning safety, connectivity, comfort and efficiency. 1-269345 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/one-and-two-stars-kia-sonet-and-gwm-jolion-fail-sa-safety-tests-845643a South Africa’s entry-level car market is back in the spotlight after the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash tests revealed weak safety performance from two popular models. The Kia Sonet and GWM Jolion, both strong sellers locally, posted low ratings for adult occupant protection, highlighting ongoing gaps in basic safety features. 1-268969 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/volkswagen-and-mastertons-launch-limited-edition-peoples-blend-coffee-512110a Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is partnering with Mastertons Coffee and Tea Specialists for a limited-edition coffee blend as part of its celebrations of 75 years of building Volkswagens in South Africa. 1-268266 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ford-sa-reshuffles-ranger-lineup-as-bakkie-battle-heats-up-069855a South Africa’s double-cab bakkie market has gained new entrants like the JMC Vigus and Changan Hunter Reev in recent months, adding to a growing list of players in the segment. Despite this, legacy double-cab bakkie nameplates like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux still dominate the market. 1-267987 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Launches & Reviews South Africa