All-New Hilux Takes On The Dunes At The 2026 Toyota Atlantis 4X4 Fun Day

October 6, 2026

The 2026 Toyota Atlantis 4×4 Fun Day took place on Saturday, 3 October, with close to a hundred four-wheel-drive crews taking on eight tasks on the white dunes of the…

Fuel price increases deepen affordability pressures for motorists, business and commuters, says NADA

October 6, 2026

From 7 October, petrol prices will increase by R3.12 per litre for 93 octane and R3.33 for 95 octane. Wholesale diesel prices will rise by approximately R2.84 and R3.24 per…

iCAUR V27 brings electric efficiency and long-range flexibility to modern SUV drivers

October 6, 2026

Built on the brand’s Golden REEV platform, the SUV offers up to 150 km of electric-only range and more than 1,000 km of combined driving range for cost-conscious consumers. The…

THE ALL-ELECTRIC JAECOO J5 BEV LAUNCHES AT DIGICARS GROUP

October 6, 2026

The launch marks another important addition to the growing DigiCars Group portfolio and gives customers across Johannesburg the opportunity to experience JAECOO’s first fully electric model offered in South Africa….

Isuzu Motors South Africa invests R30 million in Gqeberha plant, reinforcing commitment to local manufacturing

October 6, 2026

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has invested close to R30 million in its commercial vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha, strengthening local manufacturing capability and reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to…

FIRST IN SA! SVI EQUIPS NEW TOYOTA HILUX WITH B6 DISCREET ARMOUR

October 6, 2026

SVI completes B6 discreet kit for new Hilux 360-degree protection against assault rifles Solution includes various ballistic overlaps B2 LITE and B4 discreet kits also available SVI Engineering , leading…

Iconic Mustang GT Gains a Darker, More Distinctive Edge with the release of the Limited-Edition Nite Pony Pack

October 6, 2026

Building on the unmistakable character of the seventh-generation Building on the unmistakable character of the seventh-generation Mustang GT, the Mustang GT Nite Pony pack introduces a series of blacked-out exterior…

SMSA LOGISTICS ADDS MORE HINO 300 HYBRIDS TO ITS FLEET

October 5, 2026

We have yet to experience a breakdown SMSA Africa Logistics Group has added a further five Hino 300 diesel-electric hybrid trucks with van bodies to its fleet after a successful…

AA CALLS FOR FUEL QUALITY TESTING REFORM AS PETROSA FACES LIQUIDATION

October 5, 2026

org/petrosa-was-owed-r227m-it-may-end-up-losing-r1-4bn-instead/> , into dealings between state-owned PetroSA and junior fuel trader Nako Energy. The publication reports that Nako applied to the Western Cape Division of the High Court for an…

Not Light Delivery Vehicles By Name, But Definitely By Performance

October 5, 2026

As a relatively new player in South Africa’s motoring industry, many assume automotive brand LDV stands for ‘Light Delivery Vehicles’. In fact, the acronym originates from Leyland DAF Vans, a…

Automotive and Trucking tips

Fuel price increases deepen affordability pressures for motorists, business and commuters, says NADA

October 6, 2026

From 7 October, petrol prices will increase by R3.12 per litre for 93 octane and R3.33 for 95 octane. Wholesale diesel prices will rise by approximately R2.84 and R3.24 per…

New vehicle sales surge 12.7% as consumers adapt to higher borrowing costs

October 2, 2026

South Africa’s new vehicle market closed the third quarter on a strong note, with September sales rising 12.7% year-on-year to 61,645 units, despite affordability pressures and the recent 25 basis…

September sales strengthen third-quarter performance as buyers weigh affordability

October 2, 2026

Sales increased by 3,747 vehicles, or 6.5%, from August’s originally reported total and were 12.7% higher than in September 2025. The result completed a strong third quarter, with domestic sales…

How do you know when it is time to replace your car?

September 29, 2026

Most of us know the feeling. The car goes in for something small; the workshop calls back and the quote lands well above what you had budgeted for. A few…

Interest Rate Increase Adds to Mounting Cost Pressures on Consumers

September 23, 2026

Affordability Environment The Monetary Policy Committee today increased the policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, with the prime lending rate consequently moving to 10.75%. The increase comes as…

Cars.co.za Launches Motor Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon

September 18, 2026

Cars.co.za is launching its Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon today, offering insight into the forces shaping South Africa’s vehicle market. The report combines Cars.co.za site and lead data, an exclusive…

The Cheapest Car is Not Always the Most Affordable, Says NADA

September 10, 2026

Speaking at the recent Automechanika CEO Breakfast at the Festival of Motoring, Cohen said this changing consumer behaviour means dealerships no longer compete on price alone. “Price remains the starting…

Vehicle sales surge as rising fuel costs reshape the affordability equation

September 2, 2026

As financing conditions stabilise while fuel and other The growth comes against an affordability backdrop that remains mixed, with relatively stable financing conditions supporting demand while rising fuel costs continue…

Leading with Purpose: Creating Value Beyond the Numbers

August 17, 2026

Some careers are carefully planned. Others evolve through a willingness to embrace new opportunities, continuously learn and make a meaningful contribution. For Annelize Heyns, Senior Business Controller at UD Trucks…

Mid-year money check-in: 5 financial habits to reset before year-end

August 11, 2026

We’re into the second half of the year. That means we have more than six months of data on our spending, saving and borrowing decisions. As we approach an expensive…

Local Industry

All-New Hilux Takes On The Dunes At The 2026 Toyota Atlantis 4X4 Fun Day

October 6, 2026

The 2026 Toyota Atlantis 4×4 Fun Day took place on Saturday, 3 October, with close to a hundred four-wheel-drive crews…

Fuel price increases deepen affordability pressures for motorists, business and commuters, says NADA

October 6, 2026

From 7 October, petrol prices will increase by R3.12 per litre for 93 octane and R3.33 for 95 octane. Wholesale…

iCAUR V27 brings electric efficiency and long-range flexibility to modern SUV drivers

October 6, 2026

Built on the brand’s Golden REEV platform, the SUV offers up to 150 km of electric-only range and more than…

THE ALL-ELECTRIC JAECOO J5 BEV LAUNCHES AT DIGICARS GROUP

October 6, 2026

The launch marks another important addition to the growing DigiCars Group portfolio and gives customers across Johannesburg the opportunity to…

Isuzu Motors South Africa invests R30 million in Gqeberha plant, reinforcing commitment to local manufacturing

October 6, 2026

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has invested close to R30 million in its commercial vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha, strengthening…

FIRST IN SA! SVI EQUIPS NEW TOYOTA HILUX WITH B6 DISCREET ARMOUR

October 6, 2026

SVI completes B6 discreet kit for new Hilux 360-degree protection against assault rifles Solution includes various ballistic overlaps B2 LITE…

Editorial

The Mercedes-AMG CLE Coupé: A beauty and a beast from Affalterbach

June 9, 2025

With the new CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé, Mercedes-AMG is sharpening its product portfolio and redefining the entry-level performance coupé segment. Mild-hybrid six-cylinder inline engine with double charging and starter-generator Combines…

Power shift

July 7, 2023

While the South African economic outlook remains dismal, evidence or resilience is amazingly being seen in the transport and related industries. Production figures in the mining and manufacturing sectors for…

LCVs and Panel Vans

Isuzu Motors South Africa invests R30 million in Gqeberha plant, reinforcing commitment to local manufacturing

October 6, 2026

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has invested close to R30 million in its commercial vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha, strengthening local manufacturing capability and reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to…

Not Light Delivery Vehicles By Name, But Definitely By Performance

October 5, 2026

As a relatively new player in South Africa’s motoring industry, many assume automotive brand LDV stands for ‘Light Delivery Vehicles’. In fact, the acronym originates from Leyland DAF Vans, a…

Sneak Peek for Paris: First Glimpse of Stunning Opel STX Concept

October 1, 2026

After revealing the name of its upcoming concept Rüsselsheim. After revealing the name of its upcoming concept car as the Opel Sports Tourer eXperimental Concept, or Opel STX Concept in…

Alfa Romeo unveils new concept car name: Cuorerosso

September 30, 2026

The concept car to be in the spotlight at the 2026 Paris Motor Show will be known as Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso. A name that encapsulates the brand’s deepest essence by…

More than one way to make an entrance: Meet the LEPAS L6 Javan and Pantera

September 30, 2026

The LEPAS L6 is offered in South Africa in two derivatives, Javan and Pantera, giving customers two distinct takes on the same stylish and well-equipped compact SUV package. Both are…

Geely Coolray (updated images)

September 29, 2026

Geely Auto South Africa is proud to announce the arrival of the all-new Geely Coolray, a compact SUV designed to challenge expectations and inject genuine excitement into one of South…

Trucks

Iconic Mustang GT Gains a Darker, More Distinctive Edge with the release of the Limited-Edition Nite Pony Pack

October 6, 2026

Building on the unmistakable character of the seventh-generation Building on the unmistakable character of the seventh-generation Mustang GT, the Mustang GT Nite Pony pack introduces a series of blacked-out exterior…

SMSA LOGISTICS ADDS MORE HINO 300 HYBRIDS TO ITS FLEET

October 5, 2026

We have yet to experience a breakdown SMSA Africa Logistics Group has added a further five Hino 300 diesel-electric hybrid trucks with van bodies to its fleet after a successful…

UD Trucks Komani – A New Chapter Built on a Proud Local Legacy

October 1, 2026

Officially opening its doors as a UD Trucks dealership on 1 October 2026, UD Trucks Komani brings together the strength of the UD Trucks brand with a business that has…

The Volvo XC60 and XC90 begin the 2027 model year with a refined T8 plug-in hybrid

October 1, 2026

Integration of electrification turbocharging and variable valve timing Two new Core derivatives open the plug-in hybrid range to more customers, and pricing remains unchanged from MY26. The T8 PHEV update…

Record diesel prices put Truck Test 2026 firmly in the spotlight

September 30, 2026

South African transport operators are facing unprecedented fuel costs, with inland diesel prices reaching record nominal levels in September 2026. Against this backdrop, Truck Test 2026 will put the fuel…

All the Essential Features and Practicality now in the new Ford Tourneo Custom Kombi

September 29, 2026

The new Ford Tourneo Custom Kombi replaces the existing Ford Tourneo Trend LWB, and brings the latest generation of Ford’s passenger offering to customers who need a capable and comfortable…

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