Deputy Minister highlights automotive aftermarket’s role in South Africa’s economic growth

October 28, 2026

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has welcomed the recognition of South Africa’s automotive aftermarket as a significant contributor to the economy, following the opening address by Deputy Minister of…

Why Volvo keeps pushing beyond the safety test

October 28, 2026

Euro NCAP changed the way it tests cars this year. The 2026 protocols, the biggest revision in three years, restructure the assessment around four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash…

Fleet Safety Awards 2026: an evening to remember

October 28, 2026

On 26 November, MasterDrive will host the gala awards evening of the 5th Annual Fleet Safety Awards, the day South Africa’s fleet industry comes together to celebrate excellence and innovation…

The Global Automotive Brand South Africans Are Just Beginning to Discover

October 27, 2026

Behind every successful business is a vehicle that keeps it moving. And for South African entrepreneurs and fleet owners, every rand saved can create another opportunity to grow. That’s where…

ISUZU Mozambique Showcases MY26 D-MAX to Key Clients

October 26, 2026

Isuzu’s authorised Mozambique dealer, Entreposto, recently hosted a customer event in Maputo to introduce the updated MY26 ISUZU D-MAX to fleet and key customers. The event allowed Entreposto to engage…

UD Trucks Expands Southern African Presence with Official Launch in Zambia

October 26, 2026

UD Trucks Southern Africa has officially launched in Zambia through a strategic partnership with Imperial Motors Zambia, part of Motus Africa. The launch, held on October 1st in Lusaka, marks…

Call on Municipalities to Publish Repair Dates for Broken Traffic Lights Across South Africa

October 26, 2026

The Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa has called on every municipality to publish a list of its broken traffic lights and streetlights. Each fault should carry a reference number…

Changan and Jameel Motors South Africa celebrate one year in the country and says it’s just getting started

October 26, 2026

The company launched its first Changan flagship dealership on this day last year with just four models, no customers and a brand name most South Africans had either forgotten or…

Hyundai Launches Mighty GT11 as it Targets SA’s Commercial Vehicle Market

October 26, 2026

Hyundai Automotive South Africa is stepping up its presence in the commercial vehicle market with the launch of the new Hyundai Mighty GT11, a heavy-commercial truck designed to meet the…

OMODA X makes global debut, previewing the next generation of OMODA design

October 26, 2026

OMODA has unveiled the all-new OMODA X, offering the clearest indication yet of how the brand plans to evolve its crossover design language in the coming years. Revealed at OMODA…

Automotive and Trucking tips

Deputy Minister highlights automotive aftermarket’s role in South Africa’s economic growth

October 28, 2026

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has welcomed the recognition of South Africa’s automotive aftermarket as a significant contributor to the economy, following the opening address by Deputy Minister of…

Why Volvo keeps pushing beyond the safety test

October 28, 2026

Euro NCAP changed the way it tests cars this year. The 2026 protocols, the biggest revision in three years, restructure the assessment around four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash…

NADA welcomes fuel levy relief, calls for delivery on growth and municipal reforms

October 22, 2026

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) welcomes the temporary fuel levy relief announced in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, alongside government’s commitment to fiscal stability, infrastructure investment and stronger municipal…

Bakers Transport takes delivery of 14 SANY electric trucks from WesBank

October 21, 2026

Bakers Transport has taken delivery of 14 SANY electric commercial vehicles, financed through WesBank Fleet Management and Leasing. The fleet comprises four electric rigid freight carriers and ten electric truck…

A driver’s guide to oversteer and understeer

October 20, 2026

Whether driving on wet roads or taking a corner too fast, understanding how a vehicle drives at its limits can be the difference between maintaining control and losing it entirely….

Where fleet cost really lives

October 16, 2026

An estimated 70 to 80% of management attention on fleet cost goes to the acquisition stage, yet that single event represents less than 1% of a vehicle’s operating life. Eugene…

Beyond Showroom: Hyundai Puts Real Cost of Mobility in Focus at Auto Week

October 14, 2026

With rising fuel prices placing renewed pressure on household budgets, Hyundai Automotive South Africa is using its participation at SA Auto Week 2026 , currently taking place in Durban, to…

The true cost of crashes

October 13, 2026

If they have not done so yet, South African businesses should have reached a critical turning point in perceptions of road safety. Organisations can no longer afford to view accidents…

Don’t let the hammer fall before you do your homework

October 12, 2026

Buying a car at an auction seems simple enough in theory, or perhaps from what we’ve seen on TV; spot the one you like, decide what you’re prepared to pay…

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…

Local Industry

Deputy Minister highlights automotive aftermarket’s role in South Africa’s economic growth

October 28, 2026

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has welcomed the recognition of South Africa’s automotive aftermarket as a significant contributor to…

Fleet Safety Awards 2026: an evening to remember

October 28, 2026

On 26 November, MasterDrive will host the gala awards evening of the 5th Annual Fleet Safety Awards, the day South…

The Global Automotive Brand South Africans Are Just Beginning to Discover

October 27, 2026

Behind every successful business is a vehicle that keeps it moving. And for South African entrepreneurs and fleet owners, every…

ISUZU Mozambique Showcases MY26 D-MAX to Key Clients

October 26, 2026

Isuzu’s authorised Mozambique dealer, Entreposto, recently hosted a customer event in Maputo to introduce the updated MY26 ISUZU D-MAX to…

UD Trucks Expands Southern African Presence with Official Launch in Zambia

October 26, 2026

UD Trucks Southern Africa has officially launched in Zambia through a strategic partnership with Imperial Motors Zambia, part of Motus…

Call on Municipalities to Publish Repair Dates for Broken Traffic Lights Across South Africa

October 26, 2026

The Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa has called on every municipality to publish a list of its broken traffic…

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

The Global Automotive Brand South Africans Are Just Beginning to Discover

October 27, 2026

Behind every successful business is a vehicle that keeps it moving. And for South African entrepreneurs and fleet owners, every rand saved can create another opportunity to grow. That’s where…

Dfsk South Africa Celebrates World LPG Autogas Day as Local Businesses Embrace Fuel Savings

October 15, 2026

As the world recognises World LPG Autogas Day, DFSK South Africa is proud to highlight the growing importance of LPG Autogas as a practical, cost-effective alternative fuel for South African…

Driving Africa’s Automotive Future Through Regional Value Chains and Trade

October 9, 2026

Africa Automotive Investment Forum 2026 Africa’s automotive industry is well positioned to attract new investment as the continent advances implementation of the 40% automotive Rules of Origin under the African…

Isuzu Motors South Africa Appoints Johan Vermeulen as Executive Vice President Manufacturing and Product Engineering

October 8, 2026

Vermeulen brings more than three decades of automotive In his role, Vermeulen will provide executive leadership for Manufacturing and Product Engineering for the ISUZU D-MAX and commercial truck ranges manufactured…

Jaguar Type 01: A new era begins

October 8, 2026

A luxury four-door GT that looks and drives like no other electric car. A copy of nothing. Type 01 is the first Jaguar production car born under the exuberant modernist…

GWM expands P300 range with electrified P300 bakkie

October 6, 2026

The plug-in hybrid expands the P300 range by pairing the practicality and capability of a GWM bakkie with electric driving. It can complete routine journeys, such as school runs and…

Trucks

Why Volvo keeps pushing beyond the safety test

October 28, 2026

Euro NCAP changed the way it tests cars this year. The 2026 protocols, the biggest revision in three years, restructure the assessment around four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash…

UD Trucks Expands Southern African Presence with Official Launch in Zambia

October 26, 2026

UD Trucks Southern Africa has officially launched in Zambia through a strategic partnership with Imperial Motors Zambia, part of Motus Africa. The launch, held on October 1st in Lusaka, marks…

Hyundai Launches Mighty GT11 as it Targets SA’s Commercial Vehicle Market

October 26, 2026

Hyundai Automotive South Africa is stepping up its presence in the commercial vehicle market with the launch of the new Hyundai Mighty GT11, a heavy-commercial truck designed to meet the…

Bakers Transport takes delivery of 14 SANY electric trucks from WesBank

October 21, 2026

Bakers Transport has taken delivery of 14 SANY electric commercial vehicles, financed through WesBank Fleet Management and Leasing. The fleet comprises four electric rigid freight carriers and ten electric truck…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks South Africa Launches My TruckPoint: One Login. Total Fleet Visibility

October 21, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Trucks South Africa has officially launched My TruckPoint, a centralised digital customer portal that brings together key vehicle, service and fleet management applications in one convenient platform. With a…

A driver’s guide to oversteer and understeer

October 20, 2026

Whether driving on wet roads or taking a corner too fast, understanding how a vehicle drives at its limits can be the difference between maintaining control and losing it entirely….

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