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Daimler Truck Southern Africa achieves a hat trick of success with the achievement of Top Employers Automotive Industry Leader for the third consecutive year.

Daimler Truck Southern Africa achieves a hat trick of success

January 16, 2025

On the 16th of January 2025, the Top Employers Institute announced the certification of companies in South Africa, their respective rankings as well as leading companies per industry. Daimler Truck… Read More

Exciting Year ahead for Mazda SA

Exciting year ahead for Mazda SA

January 15, 2025

Mazda South Africa begins the new year with a clear vision and an exciting roadmap, confidently affirming our commitment to our local SA market. Mazda remains focused on delivering exceptional… Read More

China vs. South Africa in car seat safety

China vs. South Africa in car seat safety

January 14, 2025

Recently, China updated their national standards on child safety restraints in vehicles, including laws regarding car seats. Both in China and globally, car crashes are a leading cause of death… Read More

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Hino 700 Rig Excels as a Cattle Transporter in Namibia

January 14, 2025

The latest Hino 700, launched in South Africa in 2023, is carving niches for itself in the local market. One of the operations where the latest Hino is shining is…

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Chery achieves record-breaking global sales in 2024, celebrates milestones and prestigious awards

Chery achieves record-breaking global sales in 2024, celebrates milestones and prestigious awards

January 13, 2025

2024 marked a milestone year for Chery, with the Chinese automaker achieving record-breaking global sales over the past twelve months. Chery reported sales of 2,603,916 vehicles globally, reflecting a 38.4%… Read More

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Regular ‘report cards’ for road worthiness

January 10, 2025

Roadworthy checks are both a legal requirement and responsible approach to ensuring your vehicle’s safety on the road. Unfortunately, legal requirements for roadworthy checks can leave opportunity for neglect that… Read More

South Africa’s vehicle sales decline in 2024 despite late-year recovery

South Africa’s vehicle sales decline in 2024 despite late-year recovery

January 8, 2025

December vehicle sales in South Africa rose for the third consecutive month, increasing by 2.5% compared to December 2023. This growth was primarily driven by an 8.2% rise in passenger… Read More

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Eye health on long distance trips

January 8, 2025

Eye care awareness month was recently marked and serves as a timely reminder of the importance of caring for your eyes while driving during holiday travels as the Festive Season… Read More

Fortuner challenge: Unleashing the power of Fortuner GR-S

Fortuner challenge: Unleashing the power of Fortuner GR-S

December 13, 2024

One of South Africa’s bestselling SUVs of all time is set to add a performance-orientated variant to its model line-up. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has announced that an all-new… Read More

Fully electric Volvo EX30 SUV scores maximum five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests

December 5, 2024

It may be our smallest ever SUV, but the Volvo EX30 is also a proud flagbearer of our longstanding and well-known position as a leader in automotive safety. In fact,… Read More

SAGMJ Reveals 2025 SA Car of the Year Jurors

December 5, 2024

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has unveiled its panel of expert judges for the 39th annual South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. Kicking off in… Read More

Unstoppable partnership: Defender and Tusk take conservation into a new era

Unstoppable partnership: Defender and Tusk take conservation into a new era

November 29, 2024

Defender has today announced an extension to its enduring partnership with leading conservation charity Tusk. The commitment, which builds on almost 20 years of collaboration, will see Defender significantly increase… Read More

TGR announces partially upgraded Supra (3.0-litre) and Special-Edition Supra "A90 Final Edition"

TGR announces partially upgraded Supra (3.0-litre) and Special-Edition Supra “A90 Final Edition”

November 28, 2024

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) announced a partially upgraded model of the Supra (3.0-litre) and the special-edition Supra “A90 Final Edition”. The special-edition model is slated for global release with a… Read More

New Jeep® Wrangler reforged for adventure

New Jeep® Wrangler reforged for adventure

November 28, 2024

Backed by more than 80 years of 4×4 engineering expertise, the new Jeep® Wrangler is the most recognisable and capable vehicle on the planet. Jeep Wrangler builds on the brand’s goal… Read More

South African Association for Fleet Professionals launches

South African Association for Fleet Professionals launches

November 27, 2024

Following a highly successful Fleet Safety Awards last week, the South African Association for Fleet Professionals (AFP) was launched. There are various objectives associated with the launch of AFP, primarily… Read More

The Fiat Grande Panda gets its first international award before its launch: the "Carwow of the Year Award 2025"

The Fiat Grande Panda gets its first international award before its launch: the “Carwow of the Year Award 2025”

November 26, 2024

Previewed to the public back in July during the celebration of the FIAT‘s 125th anniversary, the new Grande Panda – not even launched – has been awarded with its first… Read More

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