New Homepage 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… Read More about R500 Million Investment Fuels JAC Motors’ Decade of Growth 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… Read More about Driving Africa’s Automotive Future Through Regional Value Chains and Trade 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… Read More about Nissan collaborates with MIWA to offer Value Advantage Parts for out-of-warranty workhorses 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. 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Wholesale diesel prices will rise by approximately R2.84 and R3.24 per… Read More about Fuel price increases deepen affordability pressures for motorists, business and commuters, says NADA 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… Read More about New vehicle sales surge 12.7% as consumers adapt to higher borrowing costs 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… Read More about September sales strengthen third-quarter performance as buyers weigh affordability 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… Read More about How do you know when it is time to replace your car? 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… Read More about Interest Rate Increase Adds to Mounting Cost Pressures on Consumers 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. 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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… Read More about Leading with Purpose: Creating Value Beyond the Numbers 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… Read More about Mid-year money check-in: 5 financial habits to reset before year-end 1 2 3 … 12 Next » 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… Read More about R500 Million Investment Fuels JAC Motors’ Decade of Growth 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… Read More about Driving Africa’s Automotive Future Through Regional Value Chains and Trade 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… Read More about Nissan collaborates with MIWA to offer Value Advantage Parts for out-of-warranty workhorses 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… Read More about Enter Fleet Safety Awards during the Prize Bonanza 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… Read More about HERITAGE ADVENTURE: ISUZU D-MAX TOWS THE EQUIVALENT OF A HIPPO FROM CAPE TOWN TO JOHANNESBURG 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… Read More about South Africa’s R30-per-litre fuel price milestone drives growing interest in EV’s 1 2 3 … 401 Next » 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. 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Production figures in the mining and manufacturing sectors for… Read More about Power shift 1 2 3 … 8 Next » 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… Read More about Driving Africa’s Automotive Future Through Regional Value Chains and Trade 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… Read More about Isuzu Motors South Africa Appoints Johan Vermeulen as Executive Vice President Manufacturing and Product Engineering 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… Read More about Jaguar Type 01: A new era begins 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… Read More about GWM expands P300 range with electrified P300 bakkie 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… Read More about Isuzu Motors South Africa invests R30 million in Gqeberha plant, reinforcing commitment to local manufacturing 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… Read More about Not Light Delivery Vehicles By Name, But Definitely By Performance 1 2 3 … 21 Next » Trucks Volvo Cars launches long-range plug-in hybrid variants of best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs September 15, 2026 Volvo Cars today launches its first ever long-range plug-in hybrids for the European and American markets, with an expected arrival in South Africa during the first half of 2027. Introducing… Read More about Volvo Cars launches long-range plug-in hybrid variants of best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs How electrified driving is redefining performance for a new generation September 14, 2026 The roar of exhausts, gear changes and high-revving performance signaled that drama was afoot. 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