Dealer-led retail demand drives strong finish to 2025 new Company News Featured Article Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - January 8, 2026 Year-on-Year growth “The ongoing sales improvement, which began in the second half of 2025, continued strongly to lift annual new vehicle sales to a 17-year high of 596,818 units,
SAGMJ Announces 2026 Car of the Year Semi-finalists Featured Article Headlines by Tristan Wiggill - December 11, 2025 The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the long-awaited semi-finalists for the 40th edition of the prestigious 2026 Car of the Year (COTY) competition, held
Deadly December: breaking the DUI crisis Automotive Tips Featured Article Headlines News by Tristan Wiggill - November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 The start of the festive season often means with an uptick in driving under the influence (DUI). Matric vacations, end-of-year functions and a general tendency to drink more
Double-Cab Bakkies Dethrone German Sedans as South Africa’s Most Aspirational Luxury Vehicles Under R1 Million Bakkies Company News Featured Article Ford Headlines Local Industry Nissan by Tristan Wiggill - September 23, 2025 A significant transformation is reshaping aspirational motoring in South Africa, according to the Cars.co.za Industry Report 2025. The report reveals that the double-cab bakkie has arguably replaced the
Accelerating Sustainability for the Future of Mobility through the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge as a “Mobile Laboratory” Featured Article Headlines by Tristan Wiggill - September 4, 2025 Strengthening Sustainable Initiatives Across the Entire Value Chain—from Raw Materials to Recycling TOKYO (September, 2025) - Bridgestone Corporation, the title sponsor of the world’s premier solar car race—the 2025
NADA Issues Warning on Unsolicited Debt Relief Offers Company News Corporate Social Responsibility Featured Article Finances Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) is cautioning South African consumers about a growing financial scam involving unsolicited offers for debt relief. These schemes are designed to unknowingly
Nissan South Africa recognised for driving gender equality Company News Featured Article Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 Nissan South Africa has been certified as one of the country’s leading businesses when it comes to gender empowerment. The Standard Bank Top Women Awards, now in its 20th
South Africa poised to leapfrog forerunners in the long-term adoption of electric vehicles ECV Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Featured Article Headlines by Tristan Wiggill - August 21, 2025 South Africa stands at a fascinating crossroads. Often perceived to be lagging behind the developed world, the nation has a unique opportunity to not only catch up, but
Armour your driving skills Featured Article Headlines News by Tristan Wiggill - August 4, 2025 Once armoured vehicles were only associated with high-risk individuals or goods being transported. Now, armouring of vehicles is becoming more popular amongst ordinary citizens to protect oneself against
Stretch every drop of fuel in 5 steps Featured Article Headlines News Special Reports by Tristan Wiggill - July 23, 2025 With fuel prices increasing by between 55c and 82c per liter at the start of July, South African drivers are likely feeling the pinch. While early projections suggest
