Suzuki Auto South Africa moves into new head office and distribution centre

September 3, 2026

We are pleased to have completed the move Suzuki Auto South Africa has moved into its new head office and distribution center at Longlake Logistics Park in Gauteng, marking another…

Boksburg takes top honours at OMODA & JAECOO’s 2026 Dealer Awards

September 2, 2026

OMODA JAECOO Boksburg was named Overall Dealer of the Year. OMODA & JAECOO South Africa recognised the leading performers within its national dealer network at its second annual Dealer Conference…

Mitsubishi Motors all-new Pajero Cross Country SUV arrives for the next generation of adventurers

September 2, 2026

The Pajero will be built in the Mitsubishi Motors production facility in Thailand and is destined for over 100 countries globally, including South Africa. First introduced in 1982, the Pajero…

Range Rover Electric: A new era for the original luxury SUV

September 2, 2026

Built in Solihull – the home of Range Rover since 1970 – the first ever electric Range Rover marks a major milestone for the brand. Quieter, more effortless, more responsive,…

iCAUR South Africa introduces OEM-backed vehicle customisation offering

September 2, 2026

Wraps, accessories and styling options give customers greater freedom to make their iCAUR their own, with the V23 providing an especially expressive canvas Customers can choose from decals, individual panel…

TOYOTA MAINTAINS SALES PACE AS HILUX LEADS

September 2, 2026

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recorded 13 814 vehicle sales in August, reinforcing its strong position in the South African new-vehicle market. The company delivered another solid performance across its…

Enduring purpose: Defender and British Red Cross extend historic partnership to 75 years

September 2, 2026

A brand with human purpose at its heart The commitment will mark 75 years of one of the world’s longest-standing humanitarian charity partnerships. It builds on decades of collaboration, supporting…

Another Double Digit Increase in Monthly New Vehicle Sales in South Africa

September 2, 2026

“The appetite among South African consumers, car rental agencies and businesses for new vehicles remained strong in August, despite continued pressure on household budgets and rising operating costs,” said Brandon…

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…

TOYOTA STARLET: FROM ZERO TO HERO!

September 1, 2026

The Toyota Starlet has improved from zero to a four star rating for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP’s latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results. This follows a safety upgrade to…

Automotive and Trucking tips

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…

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…

Local Industry

Suzuki Auto South Africa moves into new head office and distribution centre

September 3, 2026

We are pleased to have completed the move Suzuki Auto South Africa has moved into its new head office and…

Boksburg takes top honours at OMODA & JAECOO’s 2026 Dealer Awards

September 2, 2026

OMODA JAECOO Boksburg was named Overall Dealer of the Year. OMODA & JAECOO South Africa recognised the leading performers within…

Mitsubishi Motors all-new Pajero Cross Country SUV arrives for the next generation of adventurers

September 2, 2026

The Pajero will be built in the Mitsubishi Motors production facility in Thailand and is destined for over 100 countries…

Range Rover Electric: A new era for the original luxury SUV

September 2, 2026

Built in Solihull – the home of Range Rover since 1970 – the first ever electric Range Rover marks a…

iCAUR South Africa introduces OEM-backed vehicle customisation offering

September 2, 2026

Wraps, accessories and styling options give customers greater freedom to make their iCAUR their own, with the V23 providing an…

TOYOTA MAINTAINS SALES PACE AS HILUX LEADS

September 2, 2026

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recorded 13 814 vehicle sales in August, reinforcing its strong position in the South African…

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

iCAUR South Africa introduces OEM-backed vehicle customisation offering

September 2, 2026

Wraps, accessories and styling options give customers greater freedom to make their iCAUR their own, with the V23 providing an especially expressive canvas Customers can choose from decals, individual panel…

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…

Trucks

Volkswagen celebrates 75th anniversary in South Africa

September 1, 2026

8 million vehicles to date Kariega – For a third of the time there has been a Uitenhage (now Kariega), there has been Volkswagen in Uitenhage. The small industrial town,…

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…

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