Kia showcases new defence vehicle technologies at IDEX 2021 Defence exhibition 2021-02-24 Kia displays Light Tactical Cargo Truck and Bare Chassis concepts at the IDEX defence exhibition in the UAE add_circle_outline
Maserati celebrates the A6G 2000 2021-02-24 Starting from Maserati’s roots to plan its future: the values of exclusivity, unique design and 100% Italian DNA of cars of the past are renewed today in the models that mark the Brand’s New Era. add_circle_outline
Range Rover Sport SVR Carbon Edition weaves its way into South Africa 2021-02-23 Extensive carbon fibre detailing adds even more attitude to the most powerful and dynamic Land Rover ever created Bonnet features an exposed carbon centre section with functional integrated air vents add_circle_outline
Maserati employees share the very first images of the Grecale SUV prototype 2021-02-20 A prototype of the new Grecale SUV has been photographed outside the historic Maserati plant on Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena. add_circle_outline
Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC40 triumph at Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2021-02-20 The Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC40 – which have already amassed a cabinet full of awards – have added yet another two accolades to their trophy collections. add_circle_outline
Go There. Introducing the new Kia Picanto X-Line. 2021-02-18 Bespoke detailing and high-tech features make X-Line the ideal companion for here, there and anywhere Minor revisions to Picanto range for 2021 add_circle_outline
COUNTDOWN TO 2021 LEXUS LS 2021-02-18 Lexus’ attention-to-detail raises ride comfort to new heights in the 2021 LS Development team scrutinised every aspect of the car relating to driving performance, ride comfort and NVH add_circle_outline
ALL-NEW NISSAN QASHQAI PREMIERE EDITION: LIMITED EDITION VERSION FOR FIRST QASHQAI CUSTOMERS 2021-02-18 A special launch version to showcase Nissan’s innovative and convenient technology An extended palette of two-tone colour options and even more convenience features add_circle_outline
Winners: 2021 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank 2021-02-18 The sixth edition of the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank, the largest and most influential awards event on the South African motoring calendar – has made its television broadcast debut, thereby broadening its reach to a wider audience. add_circle_outline
New Land Rover Defender named best Premium SUV at #CarsAwards 2021-02-18 New Defender adds to its growing list of accolades by taking category honours at the 2020/21 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards powered by WesBank add_circle_outline
TOYOTA WINS COVETED #CARSAWARDS BRAND OF THE YEAR FOR RECORD 3rd TIME 2021-02-18 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has become the first local automotive manufacturer to win Cars.co.za’s prestigious Brand of the Year for a record third time. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen, still the most awarded brand in the history of the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2021-02-18 Volkswagen won three awards at the sixth annual Cars.co.za Consumer Awards which recognises the best cars in South Africa add_circle_outline
Audi’s most powerful diesel engine: Introducing the Audi SQ7 and SQ8 2021-02-11 310 kW and 900 Nm of torque: The 4.0 TDI has an easy job with the Audi SQ7 and the Audi SQ8. Making its South African debut, this engine is Audi’s most powerful diesel engine currently available. The twin-turbo V8 accelerates both models from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. add_circle_outline
Adventure-ready Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy celebrates expedition legacy 2021-02-10 Land Rover Classic is building 25 adventure-ready Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles in 2021, paying tribute to the iconic 4x4’s enduring expedition legacy Works V8 Trophy purchase includes entry to an exclusive Land Rover Trophy adventure competition at Eastnor Castle, the spiritual home of Land Rover testing and development add_circle_outline
The new Nissan Navara – redefining how we move with Nissan Intelligent Mobility 2021-02-10 The integration of these technologies provides superior levels of comfort and convenience, enabling customers to feel confident in using their vehicle for both work and play. Intelligent Driving is also available with driver assistance technologies that help you see more, sense more and take action. add_circle_outline
Suzuki’s top-selling compact SUV now in SA 2021-02-10 The Suzuki Vitara Brezza, a dynamic and well-specified SUV, lands in South Africa in GL and GLX specification and with the choice of manual or automatic transmission. It is available immediately at any of Suzuki’s 71 dealers. add_circle_outline
Nissan reports April-December results for fiscal year 2020 2021-02-09 In the third quarter of the fiscal year, consolidated net revenue was 2.22 trillion yen, consolidated operating profit was 27.1 billion yen, and the operating profit margin was 1.2%. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars reports best-ever second half performance in 2020 2021-02-09 Volvo Cars reported its best-ever second half profit and sales volumes in 2020, illustrating the company’s success in mitigating and recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic earlier in the year. add_circle_outline
Nissan starts building sustainable future community in Japan 2021-02-09 YOKOHAMA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2021) – Nissan began a field test of new mobility services today as part of a partnership to promote future community building in Japan. add_circle_outline
Kia celebrates 20th anniversary of Australian Open partnership with rip-roaring marketing schemes 2021-02-09 Kia continues time-honoured partnership with Australian Open since 2002, bringing fans of tennis and Kia together as sole major partner Kia to provide 130 popular vehicles for an efficient, comfortable and safe tournament operation for players, match officials and VIPs add_circle_outline
All-new Sorento adds more notable wins to its trophy cabinet 2021-02-08 Kia Sorento wins ‘Large SUV’ category at 2020 Moto Awards Plebiscite The Moto Awards Plebiscite are voted for by readers of Auto Świat; considered one of the most prestigious accolades in the Polish automotive industry Kia’s high-tech new-generation SUV wins top prize in the second edition of the Polish ‘Car of the Year’ competition add_circle_outline
Range Rover Sport hits millionth sale milestone 2021-02-08 The Range Rover Sport made its debut in 2005, with the current second-generation making a spectacular entrance in New York City in 2013 with the assistance of actor Daniel Craig. add_circle_outline
Toyota Hilux Raider – Jack of all Trades 2021-02-04 In the latter part of 2020 the Toyota Hilux underwent a significant model update, bringing with it sharpened exterior styling, specification upgrades, a rationalised line-up and new flagship Legend grade. add_circle_outline
The Maserati Ghibli Hybrid will be available from February 2021. 2021-02-03 Johannesburg, 03 February 2021 – Maserati South Africa is ready to accelerate into 2021 with a line-up of new models and the much-anticipated arrival of the World’s Most Beautiful Supercar. add_circle_outline
Updated Jaguar I-PACE now available in South Africa 2021-02-02 All-electric performance SUV features a new infotainment system, three phase AC home charging and even more driver-focused technology 11kW (AC) domestic wall box can add 53km of range (WLTP) per hour for customers with three-phase electricity supplies add_circle_outline
Audi’s performance range extends with two distinct updates: the new RS4 Avant and RS 5 family 2021-02-02 Horizontal lines and dark colours dominate the interior of the revised RS models adding to a premium and spacious cabin. LED light guides trace the contours of the doors and the centre console—doing so in up to 30 different colours in combination with the standard contour ambient lighting package add_circle_outline
TOYOTA KICKS OFF THE YEAR WITH 26% MARKET SHARE 2021-02-02 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has kicked off the 2021 retail calendar with 9 033 units sold in January. This translates to a remarkable market share of 26% out of the 34 748 total units sold in South Africa this year. add_circle_outline
SOMI 2021: ANDREW KIRBY PREDICTS 21% INCREASE IN NEW VEHICLE SALES 2021-02-01 The dramatic crash of car sales due to COVID-19 in the first half of 2020 and the subsequent powerful convalescence in the third quarter augurs well for the 2021 industry recovery – that is according to President and CEO of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), Andrew Kirby. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA REVEALS THE NEW PASSENGER MODEL TO BE BUILT IN DURBAN 2021-02-01 Toyota Corolla Cross to be built at the Prospecton Plant in Durban, South Africa Toyota South Africa Motors has invested R2.43 billion in the project Corolla Cross will generate around R 2.85 billion a year in local component purchases The project will also generate more than 500 jobs at Toyota and a further 1 000 in the local automotive chain add_circle_outline
New Volvo Cars Innovation Portal allows outside developers to help create better cars 2021-01-29 A vast offer of high-quality apps, easier and more convenient ownership, and even safer cars: these are among the ambitions that Volvo Cars wants to achieve with its newly launched Innovation Portal. add_circle_outline
Celebrating 70: Jaguar C-type joins classic continuation family 2021-01-28 Jaguar Classic is celebrating 70 years of the C-type by creating a strictly limited number of new hand-built examples of the legendary 1950s sports racer For regular updates from Jaguar Classic, including the progress of the new C-types, follow the new official @Jaguar.Classic account on Instagram add_circle_outline
Nissan sets carbon neutral goal for 2050 2021-01-28 Nissan will pursue further innovations in electrification and manufacturing technology to make progress on the company’s carbon neutrality goal in the following strategic areas: add_circle_outline
The new Audi R8: Update to the high-performance sports car 2021-01-28 Spearhead to Audi’s performance range officially touches down in South Africa.VIP customer deliveries of the Audi R8 V10 performance quattro have officially begun.Visual updates to the Coupé and Spyder hosts a sharper design. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz Trucks achieves market leader position in the South African Heavy-Duty Truck Segment in 2020 2021-01-22 The launch of the 2020 International Truck of the Year title holder the New Actros, lives up to market expectations and completes the product portfolio perfectly in the Heady-Duty Trucks segment Mercedes-Benz Trucks ended 2020 on a strong note despite an unprecedented pandemic that disrupted the industry add_circle_outline
Kia Rio wins 2021 Vincentric Best Value in America Award 2021-01-22 The refreshed Kia Rio was introduced to the South African marketing in December 2020, featuring a subtly refreshed exterior, two new exterior colour options, and a repositioning of the range to offer customers more features and more value throughout the range. add_circle_outline
A trip down memory lane for the legendary Lexus LFA 2021-01-22 Ten years have passed since the start of production of the LFA, an authentic supercar that revealed a new aspect of Lexus as a committed and visionary manufacturer of world-class high-performance cars. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz is once again South Africa’s top-selling luxury car brand in 2020 2021-01-22 Mercedes-Benz ended the challenging year of 2020 as the top selling premium car brand in South Africa. A year that saw a considerable overall decline in the market due to COVID-19. add_circle_outline
The New Navara continues Nissan’s 60-year legacy of investment in Africa 2021-01-21 In 2019, Nissan continued its commitment to the continent, making a R3 billion investment announcement to facilitate the local production of the Nissan Navara pickup. add_circle_outline
Placeholder – Volvo Car Group’s 2020 full-year financial results 2021-01-18 This is a placeholder for a Volvo Car Group press conference to be held on Thursday, 4 February at 11:00 (GMT+2), covering Volvo Car Group’s 2020 full-year financial results. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen Group South Africa tops passenger car market in pandemic-hit 2020 2021-01-17 Volkswagen Passenger Car brand’s market share of 21.6% is the highest in the history of the brand Audi ended year with an improved share of 18.5% in the premium market Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles record full-year market share of 3.7% add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover retail sales continue to recover 2021-01-13 Retail sales for the quarter ending 31 December 2020 were 128,469 vehicles, 13.1% higher than the 113,569 vehicles sold in the preceding quarter, but down 9.0% on the same period last year. China sales were particularly encouraging, up 20.2% on the prior quarter and 19.1% year-on-year. add_circle_outline
Toyota Hiace and Quantum models upgraded 2021-01-13 Upgraded driver guard to protect against Covid-19 transmission on Hiace Ses’fikile Reverse camera and auto-dimming mirror added to GL, Panel Van and Crew Cab Model line-up streamlined add_circle_outline
All-new Sorento wins ‘Large SUV of the year’ at 2021 What Car? Car of the Year awards 2021-01-13 All-new Kia Sorento takes home the ‘Large SUV of the Year’ award Commenting on the Sorento win, Steve Huntingford, Editor of What Car? magazine said: “The Sorento's hybrid tech combines good real-world fuel economy with comparatively low CO2 emissions, while the ride is comfortable and the steering accurate. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA RECORDS ITS HIGHEST LCV MARKET SHARE IN HISTORY 2021-01-11 LCV market share of 41.9% is the highest ever recorded by Toyota SA 2020 marked 41 years of consecutive sales leadership in SA Toyota sold a total of 90 129 vehicles in 2020 add_circle_outline