The Grootman has arrived: Chery South Africa reveals name of first-ever bakkie Chery Chery Chery Company News Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 1, 2026 South Africans have chosen Grootman as the name of Chery’s new bakkie, which is planned for local launch in the first quarter of 2027. The hybrid bakkie combines
The Volvo XC60 and XC90 begin the 2027 model year with a refined T8 plug-in hybrid Company News Headlines Local Industry Volvo Volvo Volvo by Tristan Wiggill - 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
Netcare Diagnostics adds electric vehicles to its pathology transport fleet Company News Geely Headlines Local Industry Vehicles by Tristan Wiggill - October 1, 2026 Geely Auto South Africa handed over the Geely E2 Aspire vehicles, purchased by Netcare Diagnostics, at Netcare’s head office in Sandton today. Dr Richard Friedland, chief executive officer
SNOW, RAIN AND RUGGED TERRAIN PUT THE JETOUR T2 ODYSSEY TO THE TEST UP SANI PASS Company News Headlines Jetour Jetour Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 1, 2026 It’s known as one of Southern Africa’s most memorable high-altitude journeys, climbing to over 2 800 metres above sea level and rising by more than 1 300 metres
Sneak Peek for Paris: First Glimpse of Stunning Opel STX Concept Company News Headlines Opel Opel Opel by Tristan Wiggill - 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
Alfa Romeo unveils new concept car name: Cuorerosso Company News Headlines LCVs and Panel Vans Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - 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
Clarification and Verification of the Jetour T2 Payload Capacity Company News Headlines Jetour Jetour Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - September 30, 2026 In response to concerns raised by the AA regarding the payload capacity of the Jetour T2, Jetour South Africa wishes to clarify how the updated payload has been
Range Rover Sport Electric: Tuned for visceral dynamism Company News Headlines Local Industry Range Rover SUV by Tristan Wiggill - September 30, 2026 Uniquely tuned to reward drivers with a suite Uniquely tuned to reward drivers, with a suite of advanced chassis technologies, Range Rover Sport Electric offers further enhanced visceral performance
More than one way to make an entrance: Meet the LEPAS L6 Javan and Pantera Company News Headlines LCVs and Panel Vans Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - 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
Record diesel prices put Truck Test 2026 firmly in the spotlight Company News Fuel Headlines Local Industry Truck Industry looks to the Future Trucks by Tristan Wiggill - 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
