Volvo Cars accelerates South African growth strategy with expanded retail footprint.

August 28, 2026

Continued commitment to serving Cape Town Volvo Cars Century City, a member of the Super Group Dealership family, is proud to announce its continued commitment to serving Cape Town with…

GR Corolla Takes Centre Stage at 2026 SA Festival of Motoring

August 28, 2026

The excitement of Toyota’s racing DNA Through its motorsport division, GAZOO Racing South Africa, Toyota will deliver an exhilarating showcase of performance, motorsport heritage and fan engagement, bringing the excitement…

Lepas brings feline poise and new-energy ambition to the Festival of Motoring

August 28, 2026

The L6 ICE and L6 EV will lead a five-model display as Lepas sets out the next phase of its South African growth. The L6 ICE and forthcoming L6 EV…

GEELY RIDDARA ARRIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA – PERFORMANCE THAT CHANGES EXPECTATIONS

August 27, 2026

Built as a new-energy bakkie rather than an electrified diesel platform, the Riddara combines the practicality and capability expected of a bakkie with the refinement, performance and driving experience of…

WOMEN PLAYING A GROWING ROLE IN SA’S TRUCKING INDUSTRY AND HINO IS VERY ACTIVE IN THIS SPHERE

August 27, 2026

Hino South Africa Many women in South Africa are now playing important roles in industries that were previously seen as part of a “man’s world”. Trucking is one of these…

Suzuki brings diverse line-up and activities to 2026 Festival of Motoring

August 27, 2026

From compact city cars to new EVs and rugged 4x4s, Suzuki Auto South Africa will be fielding a diverse line-up of vehicles at this year’s Festival of Motoring, taking place…

From city streets to off-grid adventures: Chery brings greater choice to Festival of Motoring

August 27, 2026

The Chery Q, Tiggo V and KP31 headline Chery’s three-model display at the 2026 Festival of Motoring. The Q focuses on compact electric mobility, Tiggo V can add cargo configurations…

Pricing for the all-new Volkswagen T-Roc is available

August 27, 2026

Volkswagen brings a completely redesigned second-generation compact SUV that combines expressive design, sophisticated technology and everyday versatility. Positioned between the Taigo and Tiguan, the new T-Roc strengthens Volkswagen’s T-SUV family,…

Chery Group Advances Local Supply Chain Investment Strategy in South Africa

August 27, 2026

Hosted under the theme Engineering the Future Chery Group, in collaboration with Wuhu Chery Technology Co., Ltd. (Chery Tech), has taken a significant step towards building a localised automotive supply…

JAECOO sales build in South Africa as J7 gains ground internationally

August 26, 2026

JAECOO sold 2,771 vehicles in South Africa between January and July 2026 The J5 accounted for 1,935 sales, while the J7 recorded 836 The J7 is currently the third best-selling…

Automotive and Trucking tips

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…

July Vehicle Sales Extend Strong Run As Dealers See Consumer Confidence Return

August 4, 2026

The results point to improving consumer confidence, with broad-based growth across all major vehicle segments driven primarily by retail demand. Against a backdrop of stable interest rates, easing petrol costs…

Passenger car sales hit a 12-Year High as traditional brands stand their ground

August 4, 2026

South Africa’s passenger car market delivered its strongest monthly performance in almost 12 years during July, helping lift overall new vehicle sales by 11.9% year-on-year. Lower fuel prices and resilient…

BAIC South Africa, BAIC Finance and Absa Celebrate the Success of the Reading Riot National Literacy Campaign

July 29, 2026

What began as a vehicle sponsorship evolved into a multi-faceted national initiative that not only championed literacy and recognised South Africa’s educators, but also created new opportunities for brand growth,…

Media advisory: Three-part documentary ‘Sara Price: Chasing Dakar’ now available on DStv Catch Up

July 24, 2026

Narrative centres on American rally driver Sara Price The documentary follows Price and her Defender Rally teammates as they pursue motorsport’s ultimate off-road challenge: the Dakar Rally. The full series…

Nada Commends SARB Decision to Hold Repo Rate as Vehicle Market Gains Momentum

July 24, 2026

Given that much of the market braced 0%, keeping the prime lending rate at 10.5%. The decision came as a positive surprise to many industry stakeholders and market analysts, who…

South Africa’s New Car Sales Surge is an Evolution, not a Revolution

July 21, 2026

On the surface, this might seem to hold true,” says Brandon Cohen, Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA). “We’ve just witnessed the strongest June performance in nearly two…

More Value for Changan Alsvin Buyers with New Standard Service Plan

July 9, 2026

Changan South Africa introduces 5-Year/75 000km Service Plan for the Alsvin 1.4 Manual. Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT continues to benefit from a 5-Year/75 000km Service Plan The enhancement further reduces…

Geely Finance Makes Coolray Ownership More Accessible from Just R3,999 per Month

July 9, 2026

Customers can now drive the Geely Coolray from just R3,999 per month* on a 36-month Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) finance plan, with a 10% deposit and a 73% Guaranteed Future…

Local Industry

Volvo Cars accelerates South African growth strategy with expanded retail footprint.

August 28, 2026

Continued commitment to serving Cape Town Volvo Cars Century City, a member of the Super Group Dealership family, is proud…

GR Corolla Takes Centre Stage at 2026 SA Festival of Motoring

August 28, 2026

The excitement of Toyota’s racing DNA Through its motorsport division, GAZOO Racing South Africa, Toyota will deliver an exhilarating showcase…

Lepas brings feline poise and new-energy ambition to the Festival of Motoring

August 28, 2026

The L6 ICE and L6 EV will lead a five-model display as Lepas sets out the next phase of its…

GEELY RIDDARA ARRIVES IN SOUTH AFRICA – PERFORMANCE THAT CHANGES EXPECTATIONS

August 27, 2026

Built as a new-energy bakkie rather than an electrified diesel platform, the Riddara combines the practicality and capability expected of…

WOMEN PLAYING A GROWING ROLE IN SA’S TRUCKING INDUSTRY AND HINO IS VERY ACTIVE IN THIS SPHERE

August 27, 2026

Hino South Africa Many women in South Africa are now playing important roles in industries that were previously seen as…

Suzuki brings diverse line-up and activities to 2026 Festival of Motoring

August 27, 2026

From compact city cars to new EVs and rugged 4x4s, Suzuki Auto South Africa will be fielding a diverse line-up…

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

Women with Drive – JIVE marks ten years of impact

August 24, 2026

At the landmark 10th anniversary event of Women with Drive, women from across South Africa’s mobility sector marked a decade of THRIVING, LIVING, STRIVING and ARRIVING. The celebration was befitting…

JAC Motors SA Drives Sustainable Community Impact Through CARE

August 19, 2026

9-tonne and an N140 9-tonne, to Christian Aid Relief (CARE). The vehicles will join CARE’s all-JAC fleet, helping the non-profit organisation deliver essential supplies to vulnerable communities throughout South Africa….

NADA Calls for Vigilance Amid Rise in Sophisticated Digital Vehicle Sales Scams

August 19, 2026

According to the South Africa Police Service, 147 149 commercial crime cases were officially recorded in the country between April 2025 and March 2026, representing a 2.5% overall annual increase…

MG MOTOR SOUTH AFRICA ENHANCES MG3 LINE-UP WITH MY26 UPDATES

August 17, 2026

MG Motor South Africa has introduced a series of meaningful model year updates to its popular MG3 range MG Motor South Africa has introduced a series of meaningful model year…

Defender Dakar: A road-legal evolution of the Dakar Rally winner

August 17, 2026

The exclusive limited-run 4×4 is a race-bred evolution of the victorious D7X-R. It brings trailblazing rally-raid capability to the road. A combination of 75 years of off-road innovation and competition-derived…

Women with Drive – JIVE in numbers

August 13, 2026

Tomorrow, 10 years of Women with Drive will be marked in the 10th edition of: Women with Drive – JIVE. Ahead of the milestone celebration, this is a decade distilled…

Trucks

Volvo Cars accelerates South African growth strategy with expanded retail footprint.

August 28, 2026

Continued commitment to serving Cape Town Volvo Cars Century City, a member of the Super Group Dealership family, is proud to announce its continued commitment to serving Cape Town with…

WOMEN PLAYING A GROWING ROLE IN SA’S TRUCKING INDUSTRY AND HINO IS VERY ACTIVE IN THIS SPHERE

August 27, 2026

Hino South Africa Many women in South Africa are now playing important roles in industries that were previously seen as part of a “man’s world”. Trucking is one of these…

Pricing for the all-new Volkswagen T-Roc is available

August 27, 2026

Volkswagen brings a completely redesigned second-generation compact SUV that combines expressive design, sophisticated technology and everyday versatility. Positioned between the Taigo and Tiguan, the new T-Roc strengthens Volkswagen’s T-SUV family,…

DTSA Celebrates Vallei Organies’ Workplace Wellness Programme Completion

August 26, 2026

Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), in partnership with Trucking Wellness, celebrated Vallei Organies as the twelfth customer to successfully complete its Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme. The programme is implemented…

Charging ahead: Volvo’s early bet on an electric South Africa

August 26, 2026

When the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric arrived in South Africa in the second half of 2021, the question on most people’s minds was whether an electric car made any…

UPDATED: HINO TO HIGHLIGHT A SPECIAL DEAL ON 700-SERIES TRUCK TRACTORS AT NAMPO CAPE 2026

August 25, 2026

Hino South Africa will offer a special deal on 700-Series truck tractors at the Nampo Cape 2026 agricultural show, to be held in Bredasdorp from the 9th to 12th of…

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