R500 Million Investment Fuels JAC Motors’ Decade of Growth

October 9, 2026

As JAC Motors South Africa counts down to a full decade of operations in the country, it has reaffirmed its commitment to local economic development by investing more than R500…

Driving Africa’s Automotive Future Through Regional Value Chains and Trade

October 9, 2026

Africa Automotive Investment Forum 2026 Africa’s automotive industry is well positioned to attract new investment as the continent advances implementation of the 40% automotive Rules of Origin under the African…

Nissan collaborates with MIWA to offer Value Advantage Parts for out-of-warranty workhorses

October 9, 2026

Nissan Value Advantage Parts offer an affordable option The campaign will promote and support a range of affordable service kits and related components, including filters, for older Nissan NP300 Hardbody…

Enter Fleet Safety Awards during the Prize Bonanza

October 8, 2026

In the run up to the deadline, MasterDrive also launched the Final Week Prize Bonanza. Every day over the last six days, all new entries are placed into a draw…

HERITAGE ADVENTURE: ISUZU D-MAX TOWS THE EQUIVALENT OF A HIPPO FROM CAPE TOWN TO JOHANNESBURG

October 8, 2026

An ISUZU D-MAX has put its towing capability to the test, hauling a 1.8-tonne caravan more than 4,500 km from Cape Town to Johannesburg as part of Radio Sonder Grense’s…

South Africa’s R30-per-litre fuel price milestone drives growing interest in EV’s

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 and hybrid…

Isuzu Motors South Africa Appoints Johan Vermeulen as Executive Vice President Manufacturing and Product Engineering

October 8, 2026

Vermeulen brings more than three decades of automotive In his role, Vermeulen will provide executive leadership for Manufacturing and Product Engineering for the ISUZU D-MAX and commercial truck ranges manufactured…

CHERY Q’S UP COOKING CHALLENGE WITH TOP SA CHEF TO SHOWCASE NEW EV’S ELECTRIC CAPABILITY

October 8, 2026

The Chery Q is a compact, fully electric vehicle Bring together 26 guests, 5 teams, ample fresh produce from the KZN Midlands, a very innovative power supply and a MasterChef-inspired…

Hyundai Open Returns as Hyundai Deepens its Commitment to SA Golf

October 8, 2026

Our partnership with the Sunshine Tour allows us The Hyundai Open returns to the Sunshine Tour from 12-15 November 2026, with South Africa’s rising and established professionals set to compete…

ISUZU RAISES THE BAR WITH NEXT GENERATION N-SERIES

October 8, 2026

Isuzu Motors South Africa will launch its N-Series Isuzu Motors South Africa will launch its Next Generation N-Series in November, bringing new technology and design updates to improve efficiency, safety,…

Automotive and Trucking tips

Fuel price increases deepen affordability pressures for motorists, business and commuters, says NADA

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 R3.24 per…

New vehicle sales surge 12.7% as consumers adapt to higher borrowing costs

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 25 basis…

September sales strengthen third-quarter performance as buyers weigh affordability

October 2, 2026

Sales increased by 3,747 vehicles, or 6.5%, from August’s originally reported total and were 12.7% higher than in September 2025. The result completed a strong third quarter, with domestic sales…

How do you know when it is time to replace your car?

September 29, 2026

Most of us know the feeling. The car goes in for something small; the workshop calls back and the quote lands well above what you had budgeted for. A few…

Interest Rate Increase Adds to Mounting Cost Pressures on Consumers

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…

Cars.co.za Launches Motor Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon

September 18, 2026

Cars.co.za is launching its Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon today, offering insight into the forces shaping South Africa’s vehicle market. The report combines Cars.co.za site and lead data, an exclusive…

The Cheapest Car is Not Always the Most Affordable, Says NADA

September 10, 2026

Speaking at the recent Automechanika CEO Breakfast at the Festival of Motoring, Cohen said this changing consumer behaviour means dealerships no longer compete on price alone. “Price remains the starting…

Vehicle sales surge as rising fuel costs reshape the affordability equation

September 2, 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 continue…

Leading with Purpose: Creating Value Beyond the Numbers

August 17, 2026

Some careers are carefully planned. Others evolve through a willingness to embrace new opportunities, continuously learn and make a meaningful contribution. For Annelize Heyns, Senior Business Controller at UD Trucks…

Mid-year money check-in: 5 financial habits to reset before year-end

August 11, 2026

We’re into the second half of the year. That means we have more than six months of data on our spending, saving and borrowing decisions. As we approach an expensive…

Local Industry

R500 Million Investment Fuels JAC Motors’ Decade of Growth

October 9, 2026

As JAC Motors South Africa counts down to a full decade of operations in the country, it has reaffirmed its…

Driving Africa’s Automotive Future Through Regional Value Chains and Trade

October 9, 2026

Africa Automotive Investment Forum 2026 Africa’s automotive industry is well positioned to attract new investment as the continent advances implementation…

Nissan collaborates with MIWA to offer Value Advantage Parts for out-of-warranty workhorses

October 9, 2026

Nissan Value Advantage Parts offer an affordable option The campaign will promote and support a range of affordable service kits…

Enter Fleet Safety Awards during the Prize Bonanza

October 8, 2026

In the run up to the deadline, MasterDrive also launched the Final Week Prize Bonanza. Every day over the last…

HERITAGE ADVENTURE: ISUZU D-MAX TOWS THE EQUIVALENT OF A HIPPO FROM CAPE TOWN TO JOHANNESBURG

October 8, 2026

An ISUZU D-MAX has put its towing capability to the test, hauling a 1.8-tonne caravan more than 4,500 km from…

South Africa’s R30-per-litre fuel price milestone drives growing interest in EV’s

October 8, 2026

The record fuel price comes amid rising consumer interest in new energy vehicles (NEVs), with industry data showing strong growth…

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

Driving Africa’s Automotive Future Through Regional Value Chains and Trade

October 9, 2026

Africa Automotive Investment Forum 2026 Africa’s automotive industry is well positioned to attract new investment as the continent advances implementation of the 40% automotive Rules of Origin under the African…

Isuzu Motors South Africa Appoints Johan Vermeulen as Executive Vice President Manufacturing and Product Engineering

October 8, 2026

Vermeulen brings more than three decades of automotive In his role, Vermeulen will provide executive leadership for Manufacturing and Product Engineering for the ISUZU D-MAX and commercial truck ranges manufactured…

Jaguar Type 01: A new era begins

October 8, 2026

A luxury four-door GT that looks and drives like no other electric car. A copy of nothing. Type 01 is the first Jaguar production car born under the exuberant modernist…

GWM expands P300 range with electrified P300 bakkie

October 6, 2026

The plug-in hybrid expands the P300 range by pairing the practicality and capability of a GWM bakkie with electric driving. It can complete routine journeys, such as school runs and…

Isuzu Motors South Africa invests R30 million in Gqeberha plant, reinforcing commitment to local manufacturing

October 6, 2026

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has invested close to R30 million in its commercial vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha, strengthening local manufacturing capability and reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to…

Not Light Delivery Vehicles By Name, But Definitely By Performance

October 5, 2026

As a relatively new player in South Africa’s motoring industry, many assume automotive brand LDV stands for ‘Light Delivery Vehicles’. In fact, the acronym originates from Leyland DAF Vans, a…

Trucks

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…

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…

Volvo Car South Africa announces exciting new EV offer for Q4 2024

October 9, 2024

Volvo Car South Africa is pleased to announce an exciting new limited-time offer that provides local buyers of Volvo electric vehicles (EVs) with three complimentary benefits, further reinforcing the brand’s…

Hino Aims to Build Further on Its Dakar Rally Reliability Record in 2025

August 27, 2024

Hino Motors Limited of Japan has announced that it will compete in its 34th Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia in January 2025 as it aims to build further on its…

UD Trucks Southern Africa in collaboration with SaferStops Association commemorates Nelson Mandela Day

July 29, 2024

Through a meaningful collaboration to mark Mandela Day, on 25 July 2024, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) and SaferStops Association (SSA) rolled up their sleeves to donate winter hampers to…

New EX30 leads Volvo to 46% share of South Africa’s EV market

June 25, 2024

Volvo Car South Africa is pleased to report that the new Volvo EX30 is already proving exceptionally popular with local buyers, having accounted for almost a third of total electric…

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