South Africa’s R30-per-litre fuel price milestone drives growing interest in EV’s Company News Fuel Headlines Local Industry Vehicles Volvo Volvo by Tristan Wiggill - October 8, 2026 The record fuel price comes amid rising consumer interest in new energy vehicles (NEVs), with industry data showing strong growth in sales of battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids
Fuel price increases deepen affordability pressures for motorists, business and commuters, says NADA Company News Finance Finances Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - 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
iCAUR V27 brings electric efficiency and long-range flexibility to modern SUV drivers Company News Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 6, 2026 Built on the brand’s Golden REEV platform, the SUV offers up to 150 km of electric-only range and more than 1,000 km of combined driving range for cost-conscious
AA CALLS FOR FUEL QUALITY TESTING REFORM AS PETROSA FACES LIQUIDATION Company News Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - October 5, 2026 org/petrosa-was-owed-r227m-it-may-end-up-losing-r1-4bn-instead/> , into dealings between state-owned PetroSA and junior fuel trader Nako Energy. The publication reports that Nako applied to the Western Cape Division of the High Court
New vehicle sales surge 12.7% as consumers adapt to higher borrowing costs Company News Finance Fuel Headlines Local Industry Vehicles by Tristan Wiggill - October 2, 2026 South Africa’s new vehicle market closed the third quarter on a strong note, with September sales rising 12.7% year-on-year to 61,645 units, despite affordability pressures and the recent
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
Suzuki takes fuel efficiency out of the lab and onto the road with the 2026 Suzuki Fuel Economy Challenge Company News Fuel Headlines Local Industry Suzuki Suzuki by Tristan Wiggill - September 28, 2026 Suzuki Auto South Africa is seeking to answer Twenty media participants will compete across five Suzuki models to see how efficiently they can go when the specification sheet meets
Interest Rate Increase Adds to Mounting Cost Pressures on Consumers Company News Finance Finances Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - September 23, 2026 Affordability Environment The Monetary Policy Committee today increased the policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, with the prime lending rate consequently moving to 10.75%. The increase comes as
Another Double Digit Increase in Monthly New Vehicle Sales in South Africa Company News Fuel Headlines Local Industry Vehicles by Tristan Wiggill - 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,”
Vehicle sales surge as rising fuel costs reshape the affordability equation Company News Finance Finances Fuel Headlines Local Industry by Tristan Wiggill - September 2, 2026September 3, 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
