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Swift glams it up with new dual-tone paintwork

February 10, 2025

In keeping with the month of passion and self-expression, Suzuki Auto South Africa is excited to unveil three new dual-tone paint options for its popular fourth-generation Swift. Launched to our…

NADA welcomes focus on reforms and infrastructure in President Ramaphosa’s SONA

February 7, 2025

SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg, 07 February 2025 – President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address provided a clear focus on critical reforms needed to bolster South Africa’s economy. His emphasis…

Introducing the new Volkswagen Transporter

February 7, 2025

The new Transporter features larger dimensions, including a 146mm increase in length and a wider body The new Transporter comes with LED headlights, a 12-inch Digital Cockpit, an advanced infotainment…

Introducing the new and improved Volkswagen Crafter

February 7, 2025

A defining interior detail of the new Crafter is a now 10.3-inch infotainment display The new model is available with front or rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic gearbox,…

From sceptic to believer: why this German luxury car owner made the switch to a Chinese vehicle

February 6, 2025

Chinese cars have long been criticised, often unfairly so. The latest models from China are a far cry from the admittedly inferior products that reached South African shores more than…

Volvo dominates South Africa’s new electric car market with impressive 2024 Sales

February 6, 2025

Volvo Car SA has claimed the title of South Africa’s favourite electric vehicle manufacturer. In 2024, it topped the charts for overall EV sales and the best-selling nameplate. Leading the…

Volkswagen adds two entry derivatives to the new T-Cross model line-up

February 6, 2025

T-Cross has been the best-selling Volkswagen SUV in South Africa with over 36 000 cars sold since launch in 2019 Two entry derivatives added to the new T-Cross model range…

Introducing the all-new Volkswagen Tayron

February 6, 2025

The Tayron features technology from the premium Touareg, including IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights and massage function seats The Tayron Life comes standard with adaptive cruise control, wireless App-Connect, and ambient…

Introducing the new Golf: Volkswagen’s smart, stylish entry-level model

February 6, 2025

Volkswagen introduces the new entry level Golf, launching in the first quarter of 2025. The new Golf impresses with a next-generation infotainment system, a more intuitive operating concept, a sharper…

Volkswagen Group Africa takes over retail operations of Ducati in South Africa

February 6, 2025

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has officially taken over the local retail operations of the Ducati Brand in South Africa, effective 1 January 2025. The announcement of Ducati as the fourth…

2024 a strong year for exports for Volkswagen Group Africa

February 5, 2025

New record of 131 485 vehicles exported in 2024 Plant Kariega is the sole exporter of the popular Polo for Europe and Asia Pacific On top of achieving a new record…

Toyota grows market share in a promising start to 2025

February 5, 2025

As reported by NAAMSA, there was a discernible uptick in retail numbers for the first month of 2025 – 46,398 units were registered reflecting an increase of 4,375 cars, or…

Hino Scores 34th Consecutive finish in Dakar Rally

February 5, 2025

Hino, the only Japanese manufacturer in a field of 44 trucks entered for the 2025 Dakar Rally and continued its unblemished record of always having at least one finisher in…

Industry Leaders Share Critical Insights At Automechanika CEO Networking Event

February 5, 2025

On Friday, 31 January, prominent figures in the automotive industry met at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Johannesburg for a combined Automechanika CEO lunch and networking…

Suzuki begins the year with four new sales records

February 4, 2025

Suzuki Auto South Africa and its network of dealers started 2025 off in style with the setting of four new sales records. According to the official sales report – published…

Speed limits to change [little]

February 4, 2025

Since the first proposal was made in 2022, discussions about decreasing speed limits have repeatedly arisen as a means to reduce the high road fatality rate. Would decreasing current speed…

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