Stellantis Announces Agreement to Sell Free2move’s Car-sharing Business to Mutares

July 28, 2026

KGaA Mutares ISIN DE000A2NB650 today announced an agreement Stellantis and Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (“Mutares,” ISIN: DE000A2NB650) today announced an agreement for the sale of Stellantis’ entire shareholding in…

Intelligent safety is the co-pilot South African drivers need

July 27, 2026

Every time you open a news app or scroll through tech headlines, it sounds like the driverless future is around the corner. In some countries, fully autonomous vehicles, driverless taxis,…

Why, in 2026, luxury means caring enough to think again

July 27, 2026

For much of the last century, the dream car was defined by excess: oversized engines, thirsty cylinders and aggressive grilles. Prestige was measured by how much attention a badge could…

Media advisory: Three-part documentary ‘Sara Price: Chasing Dakar’ now available on DStv Catch Up

July 24, 2026

Narrative centres on American rally driver Sara Price The documentary follows Price and her Defender Rally teammates as they pursue motorsport’s ultimate off-road challenge: the Dakar Rally. The full series…

Nada Commends SARB Decision to Hold Repo Rate as Vehicle Market Gains Momentum

July 24, 2026

Given that much of the market braced 0%, keeping the prime lending rate at 10.5%. The decision came as a positive surprise to many industry stakeholders and market analysts, who…

Renault South Africa Reintroduces the Trafic Passenger to the South Africa Market

July 23, 2026

The launch, which took place during an exclusive media and stakeholder experience, enabled the showcasing of a vehicle designed to meet the evolving mobility needs of families, shuttle operators and…

Little-known facts about Subaru: The brand that made AWD and boxer engines mainstream

July 23, 2026

Subaru has built its reputation on doing things differently, but rarely without purpose. For decades, the brand has followed a distinctive engineering approach, championing horizontally opposed boxer engines, Symmetrical all-wheel…

JETOUR SA STRIKES GOLD AGAIN

July 22, 2026

Celebrating its 30th year the Dealer Satisfaction Index For the second consecutive year, Jetour South Africa has achieved Gold Status in the National Automobile Dealers’ Association’s (NADA) Dealer Satisfaction Index…

Honouring a Legacy of Compassion: JMC Motor South Africa Brings Heart and Hope to Elandsvallei Home for the Aged This Mandela Day

July 22, 2026

The day was rooted in a simple yet profound goal: to ensure South Africa’s senior citizens feel seen, valued, and deeply cherished. To offer tangible support to both the residents…

HINO SOUTH AFRICA TOPS TWO NATIONAL SURVEYS IN 2026

July 22, 2026

Hino South Africa has recently come out top Hino South Africa has recently come out top in two important national surveys conducted this year. Hino was, once again, the only…

Automotive and Trucking tips

Media advisory: Three-part documentary ‘Sara Price: Chasing Dakar’ now available on DStv Catch Up

July 24, 2026

Narrative centres on American rally driver Sara Price The documentary follows Price and her Defender Rally teammates as they pursue motorsport’s ultimate off-road challenge: the Dakar Rally. The full series…

Nada Commends SARB Decision to Hold Repo Rate as Vehicle Market Gains Momentum

July 24, 2026

Given that much of the market braced 0%, keeping the prime lending rate at 10.5%. The decision came as a positive surprise to many industry stakeholders and market analysts, who…

South Africa’s New Car Sales Surge is an Evolution, not a Revolution

July 21, 2026

On the surface, this might seem to hold true,” says Brandon Cohen, Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA). “We’ve just witnessed the strongest June performance in nearly two…

More Value for Changan Alsvin Buyers with New Standard Service Plan

July 9, 2026

Changan South Africa introduces 5-Year/75 000km Service Plan for the Alsvin 1.4 Manual. Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT continues to benefit from a 5-Year/75 000km Service Plan The enhancement further reduces…

Geely Finance Makes Coolray Ownership More Accessible from Just R3,999 per Month

July 9, 2026

Customers can now drive the Geely Coolray from just R3,999 per month* on a 36-month Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) finance plan, with a 10% deposit and a 73% Guaranteed Future…

Vehicle sales continue to exceed expectations despite increasing economic headwinds

July 2, 2026

South Africa’s new vehicle market maintained its impressive momentum in June, recording its strongest June sales performance since 2007 despite mounting economic headwinds. According to The Automotive Business Council, naamsa,…

The tools of growth: Why productive assets are South Africa’s most underutilised economic lever

June 25, 2026

South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, reflecting modest progress, yet more than triple the pre-pandemic 2019 average growth rate of 0.3% and an improvement from 0.5% growth recorded…

Understanding balloon payments and their impact on your financial wellbeing

June 19, 2026

A balloon payment can be a useful feature of a vehicle finance agreement and when managed correctly, it can help reduce monthly payments. However, it is also one of the…

WesBank and FNB take part in accelerating NEV infrastructure as South Africa’s mobility transition gains momentum

June 10, 2026

WesBank and FNB take part in accelerating NEV infrastructure as South Africa’s mobility transition gains momentum Earlier this month, South Africa motorists were hit with another fuel price hike as…

NADA Calls for Shift in Perspective on Employability as Youth Month Begins

June 4, 2026

NADA highlights that while the country is producing graduates at scale, addressing the employment gap requires moving beyond academic qualifications toward environments that foster true work-readiness. It’s a given that…

Local Industry

Stellantis Announces Agreement to Sell Free2move’s Car-sharing Business to Mutares

July 28, 2026

KGaA Mutares ISIN DE000A2NB650 today announced an agreement Stellantis and Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (“Mutares,” ISIN: DE000A2NB650) today announced…

Intelligent safety is the co-pilot South African drivers need

July 27, 2026

Every time you open a news app or scroll through tech headlines, it sounds like the driverless future is around…

Why, in 2026, luxury means caring enough to think again

July 27, 2026

For much of the last century, the dream car was defined by excess: oversized engines, thirsty cylinders and aggressive grilles….

Media advisory: Three-part documentary ‘Sara Price: Chasing Dakar’ now available on DStv Catch Up

July 24, 2026

Narrative centres on American rally driver Sara Price The documentary follows Price and her Defender Rally teammates as they pursue…

Nada Commends SARB Decision to Hold Repo Rate as Vehicle Market Gains Momentum

July 24, 2026

Given that much of the market braced 0%, keeping the prime lending rate at 10.5%. The decision came as a…

Renault South Africa Reintroduces the Trafic Passenger to the South Africa Market

July 23, 2026

The launch, which took place during an exclusive media and stakeholder experience, enabled the showcasing of a vehicle designed to…

Editorial

The Mercedes-AMG CLE Coupé: A beauty and a beast from Affalterbach

June 9, 2025

With the new CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé, Mercedes-AMG is sharpening its product portfolio and redefining the entry-level performance coupé segment. Mild-hybrid six-cylinder inline engine with double charging and starter-generator Combines…

Power shift

July 7, 2023

While the South African economic outlook remains dismal, evidence or resilience is amazingly being seen in the transport and related industries. Production figures in the mining and manufacturing sectors for…

LCVs and Panel Vans

Stellantis Announces Agreement to Sell Free2move’s Car-sharing Business to Mutares

July 28, 2026

KGaA Mutares ISIN DE000A2NB650 today announced an agreement Stellantis and Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (“Mutares,” ISIN: DE000A2NB650) today announced an agreement for the sale of Stellantis’ entire shareholding in…

Renault South Africa Reintroduces the Trafic Passenger to the South Africa Market

July 23, 2026

The launch, which took place during an exclusive media and stakeholder experience, enabled the showcasing of a vehicle designed to meet the evolving mobility needs of families, shuttle operators and…

DFSK South Africa takes the lead in LPG Autogas

July 21, 2026

Hosted by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association Hosted by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa (LPGSA) in association with the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), and supported by…

BAIC South Africa Partners with Siyavuka for Kids to Drive Hope Beyond the Road

July 21, 2026

The partnership reflects BAIC South Africa’s ongoing commitment to supporting meaningful community initiatives that create lasting impact beyond mobility. The collaboration officially commenced with a special handover event on Friday,…

TIME FOR POPULAR OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE EXPO 2026

July 14, 2026

Well-established Outdoor and Adventure Expo held from Friday The well-established Outdoor and Adventure Expo – held from Friday, 14 August to Sunday, 16 August, just west of Broederstroom and near…

Stellantis South Africa Expands Dealer Network with NTT Motor Group in Newcastle

June 17, 2026

NTT Newcastle welcomes six leading brands: Citroën, FIAT, Jeep®, Leapmotor, Opel, and PEUGEOT. The new multifaceted dealership will further strengthen footprint in South Africa Located in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, customers now…

Trucks

Hino SA ends 2023 on high note in customer experience survey

March 8, 2024

Hino ended 2023 on a high note in terms of its customer experience ratings in the DataTrack survey for the fourth quarter of the year. Not only was Hino No….

SA’s best-selling PHEV and EV in 2023 were both Volvos

February 15, 2024

Volvo Car South Africa recorded impressive sales growth in the new-energy vehicle space in 2023, again leading the charge in the local plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment, while also…

Daimler Truck Southern Africa announces their new President and Group CEO: Maretha Gerber

February 5, 2024

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Maretha Gerber as the new President and Group CEO of Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA). Maretha, a born and…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks retains market leadership in strong heavy commercial vehicle market, expressing deep gratitude to its customers.

January 22, 2024

The automotive business council, NAAMSA, recently released the 2023 new vehicle statistics and for the fourth consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz Trucks claimed the market leader position for heavy commercial vehicles reaffirming…

Hino Aims for 33rd Consecutive Finish in 2024 Dakar Rally

December 6, 2023

Team Hino Sugawara is aiming for its 33rd consecutive finish in the gruelling 2024 Dakar Rally which takes place in Saudi Arabia from 5 – 19 January. Hino, the lone…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks concludes the Actros’ Silver Jubilee in South Africa with the launch of twenty-five, 25th Limited Edition trucks

November 22, 2023

In conclusion of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Mercedes-Benz Actros in South Africa and to recognise the significant role loyal customers played in the success of the product locally,…

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