Volkswagen issues notice of Polo Vivo recall Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - March 6, 2026 Volkswagen Group Africa VWGA has informed the National Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has informed the National Consumer Commission (NCC) of an issue affecting the handbrakes of Polo Vivos built
Nissan X-TRAIL: 25 Years and Over 8 Million Units Sold Company News Headlines Local Industry Nissan Nissan by Tristan Wiggill - March 6, 2026 PRETORIA – For 25 years, the Nissan X-Trail has been one of Nissan’s most successful global SUVs selling almost 50 000 units in South Africa since its launch
LEPAS L4 MAKES A PREMIUM STATEMENT AT A GLAMOROUS GALA LAUNCH Company News Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - March 6, 2026 The elegant launch event welcomed leading motoring and lifestyle media, influential content creators, key industry stakeholders, valued dealer partners, and strategic lifestyle collaborators including Engen, GQ and Glamour.
Continental Again Named “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” Awards Company News Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - March 6, 2026 Continental was named “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” for the fifth time at the Tire Technology International Awards The company also received the “Environmental Achievement of the Year –
BYD Powers Car of the Year Finalist Evaluation with Mobile PHEV and EV Charging BYD Company News Headlines Local Industry Vehicles by Tristan Wiggill - March 5, 2026 The deployment marks the first use of a mobile charging unit for PHEV’s and EV’s of this type in South Africa. The system will provide on-site fast-charging capability
Defender Rally builds on historic Dakar victory with three-car entry in bp Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal Company News Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - March 5, 2026 Following its Dakar Rally success, the Defender crews of Rokas Baciuška/Oriol Vidal, Sara Price/Sean Berriman and Stéphane Peterhansel/Mika Metge will return to competition in Portugal in the Defender
Lepas Confirms Full Pricing and Comprehensive Aftersales Support for the L4 in South Africa Company News Finance Finances Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Lepas is now providing customers with complete pricing clarity across all derivatives. Full Pricing The Lepas L4 range is priced as follows: Lepas L4 Amur – R299 900 Lepas L4 Javan
XUV 3XO compact SUV hits 10 000-unit milestone in record time Company News Headlines Local Industry Mahindra by Tristan Wiggill - March 5, 2026 This achievement represents the fastest-ever 10 000-unit sales milestone recorded by any vehicle in the local Mahindra stable, requiring just over 500 days since its initial launch to
Ford Advances its Retail Experience to Meet Changing Customer Expectations Company News Ford Ford Ford Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - March 4, 2026 Ford is enhancing its retail experience to offer customers greater choice and flexibility across vehicle purchase and service journeys Co-created with Ford’s global dealer network, Signature 2.0 introduces
Lepas L4 Now Available in South Africa Company News Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - March 4, 2026 The Lepas L4, a premium compact SUV that combines style, performance, and advanced technology, is now available across South Africa. With its sleek, feline-inspired design and Moonlight Silver eight-layer
