Opel at Paris Motor Show 2026

October 13, 2026

Opel is granting visitors of the Paris Motor Show a peak into the future. More specifically: into the future of technically cutting-edge and visually stunning estate cars. The latest concept…

The true cost of crashes

October 13, 2026

If they have not done so yet, South African businesses should have reached a critical turning point in perceptions of road safety. Organisations can no longer afford to view accidents…

Jeep confirms its European Roadmap to 2030: up to 6 models, multi-energy, multi-platforms, and the return of an icon such as Renegade

October 13, 2026

At the Paris Motor Show, Xavier Peugeot, Head of Jeep Brand Europe, outlined the next steps for the brand, combining a strong product plan to expand its European line-up with…

Stellantis Reports Q3 2026 Estimated Consolidated Shipments of 1.3 Million Units, Down 1% Year-Over-Year

October 13, 2026

Stellantis N.V. today released its estimated consolidated shipments for Q3 2026. The term “shipments” describes the volume of vehicles delivered to dealers, distributors, or directly from the Company to retail…

iCAUR V27 Takes top interior design honours at 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award

October 13, 2026

The iCAUR V27 has scooped up the Best Interior Design Award in the Premium Car category at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award (TADA), marking another major win for the…

Changan by Jameel Motors proudly backs 2026 Seven7 Drive for Kids with Cancer with the Changan Hunter

October 13, 2026

Jameel Motors is proud to be part of the 2026 Seven7 Drive for Kids with Cancer, with the contribution of a Hunter as part of the fleet of vehicles for…

Opel STX Concept: Visionary Study from Rüsselsheim Shows the Estate Design of Tomorrow

October 12, 2026

Combined values for Opel Corsa GSE according to WLTP : Energy consumption 16.0-17.0 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0 g/km; CO2 class: A. Rüsselsheim. Opel at the Paris Motor Show –…

Toyota South Africa Motors drives industry progress at naamsa Auto Week 2026 in Durban

October 12, 2026

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is set to play a significant role at the 5th edition of naamsa | Auto Week 2026, taking place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, the home of…

Citroën 2 CV Concept: Time 2 Meet Again

October 12, 2026

Some cars define an era. Others stand the test of time. Rarely has a model embodied a universal vision of freedom as powerfully as the Citroën 2 CV. Today, the…

Fiat Multiplay Makes His Debuts in Paris: 3-in-1 Vehicle

October 12, 2026

FIAT unveiled Multiplay this evening at the Stellantis “Night Before” on the eve of the opening of the 2026 Paris Motor Show. At 4.45 meters long, the concept combines the…

Automotive and Trucking tips

The true cost of crashes

October 13, 2026

If they have not done so yet, South African businesses should have reached a critical turning point in perceptions of road safety. Organisations can no longer afford to view accidents…

Don’t let the hammer fall before you do your homework

October 12, 2026

Buying a car at an auction seems simple enough in theory, or perhaps from what we’ve seen on TV; spot the one you like, decide what you’re prepared to pay…

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…

Local Industry

The true cost of crashes

October 13, 2026

If they have not done so yet, South African businesses should have reached a critical turning point in perceptions of…

Stellantis Reports Q3 2026 Estimated Consolidated Shipments of 1.3 Million Units, Down 1% Year-Over-Year

October 13, 2026

Stellantis N.V. today released its estimated consolidated shipments for Q3 2026. The term “shipments” describes the volume of vehicles delivered…

iCAUR V27 Takes top interior design honours at 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award

October 13, 2026

The iCAUR V27 has scooped up the Best Interior Design Award in the Premium Car category at the 2026 Torino…

Changan by Jameel Motors proudly backs 2026 Seven7 Drive for Kids with Cancer with the Changan Hunter

October 13, 2026

Jameel Motors is proud to be part of the 2026 Seven7 Drive for Kids with Cancer, with the contribution of…

Opel STX Concept: Visionary Study from Rüsselsheim Shows the Estate Design of Tomorrow

October 12, 2026

Combined values for Opel Corsa GSE according to WLTP : Energy consumption 16.0-17.0 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0 g/km; CO2…

Toyota South Africa Motors drives industry progress at naamsa Auto Week 2026 in Durban

October 12, 2026

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is set to play a significant role at the 5th edition of naamsa | Auto…

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

“It’s shocking to find you’re the only one on the road” – Neil Prakasen

May 4, 2020

The Road Freight Association (RFA) salutes the thousands of truck drivers across the country who are continuing to deliver much-needed essential goods during Lockdown. “Life as a truck driver is…

Volvo launches four new trucks by stacking them on top of each other

February 26, 2020

Volvo Trucks’ latest launch film has reached new heights. To demonstrate the power and strength of its four new vehicles, Volvo built a colossal 15-metre, 58-tonne truck tower, stacking its…

UD Trucks Southern Africa enters new era

January 21, 2020

UD Trucks Southern Africa is entering a new era with the appointment of a new managing director. Filip Van den Heede will be replacing Gert Swanepoel, who is retiring after…

Volvo Trucks Starts 2020 on a High Note

January 21, 2020

Volvo Trucks Southern Africa ended 2019 as the top-selling extra heavy truck manufacturer in South Africa. According to Naamsa, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), Volvo…

PETRONAS Team De Rooy IVECO – Dakar 2020

January 20, 2020

Twelve days of competition, five thousand timed kilometers of racing and more than fifty hours on full throttle onboard the trucks. That is a big picture of the last two…

South Africa first country globally to launch automatic on the Mahindra Pik Up

January 16, 2020

The highly popular Mahindra Pik Up range has a new flagship and its automatic! The all-new Mahindra Pik Up S11 Automatic arrives on dealership floors a couple of months after…

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