Electrified power, ‘big car’ technology and refreshed design for upgraded KIA Rio 2020-05-28 New high-tech driver assistance and safety features include Lane Following Assist, Smart Cruise Control, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Upgraded Rio features KIA’s first petrol mild-hybrid powertrain Refreshed exterior design provides a bolder more attractive appearance add_circle_outline
‘CITROËN ORIGINS’ VIRTUAL MUSEUM IS BEING EXPANDED AND ENHANCED DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS 2020-05-28 During lockdown, the Citroën Origins virtual museum is being expanded with the inclusion of engaging archive footage from the Institut National de l’Audiovisuel in France. add_circle_outline
Volvo launches relief programme 2020-05-21 Volvo Car South Africa has launched a customer programme which provides motorists with payment relief or cash in their pockets. add_circle_outline
Jaguar offers insight into design process with series of masterclass films 2020-05-20 Four-part masterclass series gives an insight into Jaguar’s creative design process Tutorials are part of Jaguar’s #StayHomeStayCreative campaign add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations reports Fiscal 2019/20 retail sales growth 2020-05-20 Strong demand for its widest-ever range of SV models drives Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division to record sales for the 2019/20 fiscal year add_circle_outline
LEXUS SUGGESTS NINE WAYS TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN JAPANESE CULTURE AT HOME 2020-05-20 From sushi tutorials to Studio Ghibli on Netflix, the team at premium car brand Lexus suggest different ways to immerse yourself in Japanese culture through books, films and technology, without leaving your house. add_circle_outline
A unique MC20 prototype dedicated to Sir Stirling Moss Testing of the Trident's new super sportscar continues 2020-05-15 A prototype of the Maserati MC20, the new Maserati super sportscar, will pay homage to Sir Stirling Moss, the British motor-racing ace who died on 12 April at the age of 90. add_circle_outline
AND THEN THERE WERE TWO: LEXUS UX LUXURY COMPACT CROSSOVER EXPANDS HYBRID LINE-UP 2020-05-15 The 2020 Lexus UX 250 hybrid Luxury Compact Crossover, now in its first year since launch in South Africa, continues to impress drivers with its surprising attention to detail, charismatic design and smooth hybrid drive. add_circle_outline
Ensuring the safety of customers, staff when servicing with Motus 2020-05-15 Motus, South Africa’s largest automotive group, has been in full support of the South African government’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 infections since the national lockdown was first announced and subsequently implemented at midnight on 26 March 2020. add_circle_outline
Which brand has the best salespeople? 2020-05-13 In today's ultra-competitive and cut-throat car-sales environment, which brand’s dealers have the best new-vehicle salespeople? Cars.co.za's annual Ownership Satisfaction Survey – conducted in partnership with Lightstone Consumer – has the answer. add_circle_outline
Essential service drivers: we’re here for you 2020-05-13 During a recent press briefing one of the South African parliamentary ministers said that the transport industry is the backbone on which South Africa’s economic revival rests. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 2020-05-13 Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) – the parent company of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) – today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. add_circle_outline
CITROËN SOUTH AFRICA ENHANCES ITS ONLINE SALES PRESENCE AND HOME DELIVERY SERVICE SO CUSTOMERS CAN ‘COMFORTABLY’ ADJUST TO THE ‘ 2020-05-13 Citroën South Africa launches an online sales offering to help customers research, configure and reserve their brand-new Citroën from the comfort of their own home. add_circle_outline
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit – Forever Envied – Never Replicated 2020-05-06 The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® was first revealed on the SR1 concept car in 2010 and became available on production cars two years later, with the introduction of the PEUGEOT 208 in 2012. Now, add_circle_outline
For PEUGEOT, a concept car is not a free exercise in style 2020-05-01 PEUGEOT always develops its concept cars so that they are functional and driveable, in order to offer a complete experience, even when dynamic. For several years now, PEUGEOT concept-cars have had realisticdimensions (architecture & wheel size) and are equipped with elements that can be seen in production vehicles. add_circle_outline
The world’s best-selling automotive nameplate, is quite some accolade and no mean feat either. 2020-05-01 Toyota’s ubiquitous compact city car – first launched in 1966 – has captured the global automotive market and gone on to become a household name the world over. add_circle_outline
The notion of comfort has always been at the heart of Citroën models – for over 100 years. 2020-05-01 In this period of confinement, when everyone is rediscovering something about themselves, Citroën is returning to the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme. A programme designed to engender Citroën vehicles with a unique type of comfort – one that is a true signature of the brand. add_circle_outline
The Limited Edition Golf GTI TCR will be available for order at Volkswagen dealers from May 2020 2020-05-01 Johannesburg - The retail price of the Limited Edition Golf GTI TCR has been announced. The Golf GTI TCR will be available for order from Volkswagen dealers in South Africa as of May 2020. add_circle_outline
Peugeot South Africa has the solution for new car buyers 2020-04-23 However, while Peugeot dealerships are currently closed, they do remain digitally open assisting customers with booking the vehicle of their choice online whilst staying safe in the comfort of their homes. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d wins the 2020 AutoTrader South African Premium SUV Category 2020-04-23 PRETORIA. The Mercedes-Benz GLE400d wins the 2020 AutoTrader South African Premium SUV category and is runner-up for the overall Car of The Year Award. The award was presented in a new online digital awards format on 21 April 2020. In 2019, Mercedes-Benz AClass won the AutoTrader South African Car of the Year add_circle_outline
TOYOTA SCOOPS THREE AWARDS AT COTY 2020 2020-04-22 Following months of vehicle testing, public voting and statistical analysis, the 2020 Auto Trader Car of the Year (SA COTY) winners have been identified in an unprecedented virtual awards ceremony. add_circle_outline
I-PACE wins overall Car of the Year award, as well as the Best Premium Car category 2020-04-22 The win represents the first for Jaguar in the event’s 34-year history, and the first time an electric vehicle claims the coveted title Growing list of accolades also includes 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year, World Green Car and European Car of the Year add_circle_outline
This is the first time that the competition has been won by a Jaguar and also the first win by an electric car. 2020-04-22 There are a number of category winners in the 2020 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year, and these winners were announced as well. add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover expands electrified line-up with three-cylinder plug-in hybrid 2020-04-21 Additional efficiency without compromising all-terrain capabilities Debuts on the company’s two best-selling vehicles, the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport add_circle_outline
Sedona named Best Value Minivan thanks to affordable, family-friendly features 2020-04-18 PARENTS narrowed the field of more than 50 contenders by choosing the minivans (MPVs) and SUVs that passed government safety tests with excellent results add_circle_outline
Suzuki’s upstart SUV stands tall thanks to BILSTEIN 2020-04-15 BILSTEIN South Africa’s locally-optimised Raise Your Game range has been expanded with the addition of a kit for the Suzuki Jimny, the country’s most affordable off-roader. add_circle_outline
HINO AND TOYOTA DEVELOP FUEL CELL HEAVY DUTY TRUCK 2020-04-15 There is a swing towards electrification for many forms of transportation, but Toyota Motor Corporation is continuing to develop hydrogen fuel cell vehicles while also bringing Toyota Group electric vehicles to market. add_circle_outline
Peugeot Citroën South Africa provides vehicles to support Covid-19 fight 2020-04-15 The vehicles will be used by the tracing teams and teams carrying out mass screening and testing activations in the townships and informal settlements. add_circle_outline
In 1982, The Clash Rocked The Casbah. Nearly 40 Years Later, BRiNK Rocks The Raptor Towbar 2020-04-15 BRiNK Towing Systems South Africa recently produced their 10 000th towbar for a Ranger Raptor, and as soon as life returns to normal, it’ll form part of the next shipment to the Ford plant outside Pretoria. add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover and Minnie Dlamini team up to combat hunger during lockdown and beyond 2020-04-10 The Minnie Dlamini Foundation and Jaguar Land Rover South Africa call on any South African company or individual to donate All proceeds will go directly to securing NUTRIWELL food packs to feed communities add_circle_outline
KIA Soul EV and Telluride win 2020 World Car Awards 2020-04-10 The winners of the World Car Awards are decided by an independent international jury comprising 86 highly-experienced, well-respected automotive journalists from 24 countries around the world. add_circle_outline
MasterDrive calls for solidarity 2020-04-08 As nations across the world go into lockdown, demand for oil has decreased resulting in the petrol price decrease that South Africans will benefit from this month. This has also become an opportunity for MasterDrive to assist South Africans in need as the country fights the COVID-19 pandemic. add_circle_outline
Lexus Craftsmanship – impressive spec changes to IS, NX, RC and LS 2020-04-08 Change for change’s sake is rarely worthwhile, particularly when you are talking about the generously-appointed, state-of-the-art range of models from Lexus. And yet, this premium marque has still seen fit to top up its luxurious offerings. add_circle_outline
Suzuki to sharpen its focus on affordable vehicles 2020-04-05 Suzuki Auto South Africa this week committed itself to increasing its focus on affordable mobility in the wake of the economic impact of the coronavirus. add_circle_outline
New PEUGEOT 2008 SUV have received the 2020 Red Dot Award in the ‘Product Design’ category. 2020-04-05 The all-new PEUGEOT 208 and all-new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV have received the 2020 Red Dot Award in the ‘Product Design’ category. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA POSTS 26% MARKET SHARE IN MARCH 2020-04-05 It is unfortunately a forgone conclusion that overall industry sales would continue its downward trajectory given the current Coronavirus situation which, of course, is now exacerbated by the national lockdown which kicked in from the 26th March and will most certainly also impact April sales. add_circle_outline
The manual transmission Fortuner models have been deleted from the line-up. 2020-04-02 The Toyota Fortuner – SA’s top-selling SUV - is a name that needs no introduction. Built on the rock-steady foundation of its Hilux stablemate, this 7-seater SUV has proven that its blend of style, off-road competency and people-hauling ability, perfectly suits the South African lifestyle. add_circle_outline
RAV4 RECEIVES FUNCTIONALITY UPGRADES 2020-04-01 The Toyota RAV4, segment pioneer and one of SA’s best-selling compact SUV’s, has received some notable functionality upgrades in response to customer feedback and ever-evolving market requirements. add_circle_outline
Jaguar’s basic etiquette tips for public EV charging 2020-03-31 While South African EV drivers will primarily charge at home where the topping up process is most convenient and cost effective, it’s inevitable that the country’s growing network of public chargers, such as the Jaguar Powerway, will see increasing traffic as more electric vehicles come to market. add_circle_outline
Thule Vector Added To Local Luggage Box Line-up 2020-03-31 Thule’s luggage box range has a new flagship – the Thule Vector. Available in two sizes it perfectly pairs performance styling with premium features. add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover confirms the temporary suspension of production at UK manufacturing facilities 2020-03-27 As a responsible business, Jaguar Land Rover is operating in line with advice from the NHS and Public Health England to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, whilst implementing plans to safeguard its business continuity. add_circle_outline
Legratron operates throughout lockdown 2020-03-27 As South Africa prepares for a 21-day lockdown as a result of the spread of COVID-19, Legratron Electronics would like to assure clients that business will continue as usual, just with a few changes. add_circle_outline
New Corolla Sedan – Has it All 2020-03-27 The world’s best-selling automotive nameplate, is quite some accolade and no mean feat either. Toyota’s ubiquitous compact city car – first launched in 1966 – has captured the global automotive market and gone on to become a household name the world over. add_circle_outline
MasterDrive’s lockdown measures 2020-03-24 South Africa followed in the steps of many other countries by placing the country into a nationwide lockdown. MasterDrive supports the decision made by President Cyril Ramaphosa as necessary to act quickly and decisively to the rapidly rising number of infections. add_circle_outline