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New vehicle sales start with the choke

February 2, 2024

New vehicle sales started 2024 where they left 2023 off: with the choke on waiting for conditions and performance to improve. According to figures released by naamsa | the Automotive…

MasterDrive Driver Search about to select entrants

February 1, 2024

The MasterDrive Driver Search closed today. The Driver Search has expanded to have national reach this year, presenting more opportunities to more young drivers but it also adds to the…

GAC Motor and Salvador Caetano Auto, signed a strategic partnership in South Africa

January 31, 2024

GAC Motor and Salvador Caetano Auto have come to an agreement regarding the distribution of vehicles, spare parts and services, in South Africa. GAC Motor, a subsidiary of GAC Group,…

Hino SA Aims to Grow Sales Volume by 10% in 2024

January 30, 2024

Hino South Africa has set an ambitious target to grow its sales volume by 15% to 3 800 units in 2024, compared to the 3 300 units it retailed in 2023. This…

South African automotive industry navigates uncertainties in 2024

January 30, 2024

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) is cautiously optimistic about the outlook of the local automotive industry in 2024. Factors such as oil prices, currency fluctuations, the election-induced legislative landscape,…

Mitsubishi widens appeal of Outlander range with tech laden model offering

January 29, 2024

Mitsubishi’s recently launched all-new Outlander, has quickly become a top seller for the brand in South Africa. The Outlander has found favour with local motorists who appreciate the modern design,…

New Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar now available to order in South Africa

January 29, 2024

JLR South Africa has confirmed that the New Range Rover Velar and the New Range Rover Evoque are now available to order. The New Range Rover Velar is a pure…

Deep dive into adulterated diesel

January 26, 2024

Recently, several news reports warned drivers that at least 70 service stations are selling ‘contaminated’ or ‘fake’ diesel. Many of these reports are causing significant concern amongst motorists as few,…

Key Pietermaritzburg welcomes Jeep

January 26, 2024

Stellantis continues its drive to make brands easily accessible to customers through its multifranchise dealer network with the addition of Jeep® to Key Pietermaritzburg.  The Key Pietermaritzburg facility already houses…

Celebrating South African Sporting Heroes: Toyota pledges support for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Dreams

January 26, 2024

As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games intensifies, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) proudly announces its collaboration with four exceptional South African sporting heroes. Paralympians Puseletso…

TOYOTA SHINES AT SOMI ‘24

January 26, 2024

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) hosted the seventh instalment of the popular State of the Motor Industry (SOMI) event at Kyalami. A multi-layered activation, SOMI ’24 provided the perfect platform…

National Automobile Dealers’ Association notes the South African Reserve Bank’s prudent decision to maintain interest rates

January 26, 2024

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) has noted the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to maintain current interest rates. The decision to keep rates unchanged aligns with recent inflation…

Drunk driving the major offender

January 26, 2024

As an organisation dedicated to consistent reduction in road fatalities, MasterDrive sees the loss of 25 less lives this Festive Season as a step in the right direction. This 1.7%…

Stellantis to Enhance Personalized Mobility Experience with Acquisition of CloudMade’s Artificial Intelligence Technologies and IP

January 25, 2024

Stellantis N.V. announced today the acquisition of the artificial intelligence framework, machine learning models and intellectual property rights and patents of CloudMade, a developer of smart and innovative big data-driven…

Return to the dreaded commute

January 24, 2024

Productivity and optimal function at one’s business depends on mental alertness and energetic performance. Imagine a scenario where a large percentage of employees are arriving for work already emotionally exhausted….

HINO FINISHES 33RD CONSECUTIVE DAKAR RALLY

January 24, 2024

Hino continued to build on its astounding record of 33 starts and 33 finishes in the gruelling Dakar Rally which finished in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia on January 19. Hino’s record…

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