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…

PEUGEOT E-T16 CONCEPT: AN ICON REINVENTED

October 12, 2026

PEUGEOT E-T16 CONCEPT celebrates the 40th anniversary of the 205 T16’s double victory in the 1985 and 1986 World Rally Championships, an icon of French automotive history. PEUGEOT E-T16 CONCEPT…

2026 PARIS MOTOR SHOW: PEUGEOT UNVEILS TWO WORLD PREMIERES AND PUTS EMOTION, ELEGANCE AND DRIVING PLEASURE AT ITS CORE

October 12, 2026

A loyal participant in the Paris Motor Show, PEUGEOT will be at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from 12th to 18th October for the 91st edition of this major celebration…

Mazda Southern Africa and Versus Socks invite South Africans to find their Wonderrrr, one kilometre at a time

October 12, 2026

The partnership brings together two brands connected by movement, performance and experience, while giving Mazda an opportunity to express its Wonderrrr brand philosophy in a fresh and distinctly human way….

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…

Research proves Volvo cars provide equal protection for women and men

October 12, 2026

Volvo Cars has long developed cars to be equally safe for women and men. Now, a new report based on decades of research shows that Volvo cars have protected women…

World premiere of Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso

October 12, 2026

Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso | The future has a heart | Video. Images The 2026 Paris Motor Show is hosting the worldwide debut of the spectacular Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso concept car,…

Automotive and Trucking tips

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…

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…

Local Industry

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…

Mazda Southern Africa and Versus Socks invite South Africans to find their Wonderrrr, one kilometre at a time

October 12, 2026

The partnership brings together two brands connected by movement, performance and experience, while giving Mazda an opportunity to express its…

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…

Research proves Volvo cars provide equal protection for women and men

October 12, 2026

Volvo Cars has long developed cars to be equally safe for women and men. Now, a new report based on…

World premiere of Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso

October 12, 2026

Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso | The future has a heart | Video. Images The 2026 Paris Motor Show is hosting the…

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

FUSO welcomes tough and robust FJ 26-280C to its SA family

July 17, 2017

Eighty-five years ago, the first Fuso vehicle, the B46 Bus, rolled off the production line in Kawasaki, Japan. Since then, the Fuso family has expanded its comprehensive offering and recently…

Kingsmead College on the move with Iveco Afriway

June 26, 2017

Kingsmead College, a leading girls’ school situated in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg, is a school steeped in tradition that started in 1934 and over the years has established a…

BHL repurchase proves FAW’s reputation for reliability

June 26, 2017

For the cynics and the doubters here’s proof that there are massive opportunities for transport business in Africa. An operator who has successfully done business for over 20 years in…

Volkswagen supports the VWSA B-BBEE Initiative Trust

June 22, 2017

Volkswagen B-BBEE Initiatives Trust launched to Suppliers Volkswagen B-BBEE Initiatives Trust  supported by the Eastern Cape Government 22 June 2017 marked another significant day for black-owned suppliers in the automotive…

Babcock boosts young freight business with 10-truck deal

June 2, 2017

Babcock International Group, sole importer and distributor of DAF Trucks in Southern Africa, has just completed an entrepreneurial deal with a relatively new entrant into the SA road freight market…

Scribante turns up the volume in Gauteng

June 1, 2017

“Repeat purchase is the best measure of success” as is evident from the 35 FAW mixers and tippers added recently to the fleet of Scribante Concrete, bringing FAW’s representative total…

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