A decade of innovation – the LEAF’s incredible journey 2020-12-07 Nissan is celebrating 10 years of the all-electric LEAF, the world's first mass-market electric vehicle (EV). The pioneering LEAF hit the roads in December 2010. First sold in Japan, Europe and America, it's now driven in 59 markets. Customers worldwide have bought more than half a million LEAF electric cars. add_circle_outline
Land Rover Defender is Top Gear’s Car of the Year 2020-12-04 The new Land Rover Defender takes the double, securing the overall Car of the Year and the “Unstoppable Force” award in the coveted annual TopGear.com Awards Defender is recognised for being one of the toughest SUVs, while remaining capable, comfortable and practical add_circle_outline
Nissan marks 10 years of LEAF sales 2020-12-04 “In marking these milestones, we firstly want to express our appreciation to all the customers who have come on this electrifying journey with us,” said Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida. add_circle_outline
Suzuki makes its popular B-segment sedan even more Dzireable 2020-12-03 Suzuki Auto South Africa has made its compact sedan, and the best-selling car in large markets such as India, even more Dzireable. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s 190kW Amarok Double Cab bakkie now on sale 2020-12-03 Johannesburg – Retail of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ most powerful bakkie has now commenced. The introduction of the Amarok Double Cab bakkie with 190kW of power is a celebration of 10 years of Amarok in South Africa. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA FORTUNER RECORDS ITS HIGHEST SALES TOTAL IN 2020 2020-12-02 South Africa’s popular SUV Toyota Fortuner sold a total of 1 488 units in the penultimate month of 2020. The Fortuner, which has just been refreshed in November, has been a firm favourite in SA since introduction to the local market in 2006. add_circle_outline
Jaguar takes F-PACE SVR to the next level with enhanced performance and design 2020-12-02 Pinnacle of performance: Jaguar’s 405kW 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged petrol engine features a revised torque curve that raises peak output to 700Nm and powers F-PACE SVR to a higher 286km/h top speed, with lower emissions and improved fuel efficiency add_circle_outline
TOYOTA GR YARIS: COUNTDOWN TO THE RALLY CAR FOR THE ROAD 2020-12-02 GR Yaris has all the credentials for competition success. At its heart is a new 200kW/370Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine - the world's most powerful mass-produced three-cylinder powerplant. add_circle_outline
LEXUS FURTHER EXPANDS ES RANGE TECHNOLOGY 2020-12-02 Lexus is continuing to build on the success of the seventh-generation ES medium luxury sedan by expanding the level of innovative interior design changes and some minor under-the-skin upgrades. add_circle_outline
Celebrating 106 years of Maserati with the A to Z of the past, present and future of the Brand 2020-12-02 Modena, 1 December 2020. This year, the spotlight of the world mobility stage has been firmly on Maserati and the Brand has entered a new phase in its history, guided by the audacity embedded in its DNA. A celebration of the past and a look to the future merge. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz Trucks bags another critically acclaimed International Truck of the Year (IToY) title for most innovative trucks f 2020-12-02 Mercedes-Benz eActros and Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck win 2021 Truck Innovation Award International Truck of the Year (IToY) jury presents prestigious award to fully-electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz praising also the comprehensive approach to e-mobility add_circle_outline
Bryan Habana and Land Rover support Red Cross in Coronavirus pandemic 2020-12-04 Rugby legend shows his support to mark International Volunteer Day on 5 Decembe Land Rover is lending another 58 cars to the British Red Cross to help with coronavirus work Company provided 362 vehicles globally to support the fight against the pandemic add_circle_outline
New Toyota Agya Signals a New Dawn for South Africa’s A-Segment 2020-11-28 If South Africans have grown accustomed to the concept of “together but apart” over the past year, a new joint mobility venture that will reunite families, fun and value – has arrived. add_circle_outline
100 years of budget-beating Japanese quality and design 2020-11-28 When a young and ambitious Michio Suzuki officially registered the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company in 1920, he surely could not have foreseen that it would become a global automotive, motorcycle and marine powerhouse 100 years later. add_circle_outline
All-new KIA Sorento crowned Carbuyer ‘Car of the Year’ 2020-11-27 New KIA Sorento wins Carbuyer’s overall ‘Car of the Year’ for 2021 Also claims ‘Best Large Family Car’ at the awards Follows on from the previous success of the e-Niro, Picanto and cee’d add_circle_outline
All-New Nissan Terra to expand SUV lineup South and Sub Sahara Africa 2020-11-27 Bold design, spacious interior and advanced technologies make the SUV ready to go anywhere add_circle_outline
Performance, presence and comfort - The new Audi S7 Sportback 2020-11-24 Inside, the Audi S7 Sportback, a sophisticated and modern look awaits the driver: black colour schemes, sophisticatedly sporty inlays and colour-contrasting stitching that ramp up the sporty driving experience even further. In keeping with the interior design of the A7 range, the look is reduced and succinct. add_circle_outline
The new Nissan Magnite speaks to Nissan’s relentless crossover spirit of innovation and style 2020-11-24 The Nissan Magnite also features the latest technology as part of Nissan Intelligent Mobility (NIM), Nissan’s vision to how vehicles are powered, driven and integrated into society. add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover’s Pivi Pro infotainment system recognised by AUTOBEST awards 2020-11-19 Prestigious European motoring jury awards Pivi Pro the SMARTBEST award for best connected technologies Pivi Pro is faster, more intuitive and always connected Download Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA), stream music and connect to apps without compromise add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to show the ‘ultimate driving simulator’ in action 2020-11-19 Using unconventional technology in brand new ways, Volvo Cars has created what it calls ‘the ultimate driving simulator’ for the development of new safety, driver assistance and autonomous features. add_circle_outline
KIA Seltos CRDI Shines in Epic Economy Drive 2020-11-19 The rules were slightly different from the more traditional economy runs where vehicles are driven at slow and even speeds, preferably on smooth roads with little ‘fuel guzzling’ actions such as overtaking or turning on air-conditioning add_circle_outline
Nissan appoints Japan Motors as vehicle assembly partner in Ghana 2020-11-19 “Ghana presents a great opportunity for investment, partnership and growth for Nissan,” said Shinkichi Izumi, managing director of Nissan Africa South add_circle_outline
The KIA Picanto, now with two free tanks of fuel every month. Just one more reason to Get In. 2020-11-17 Evergeen Picanto continues to offer excellent specification and value from START to SMART. Unbeatable peace of mind with an Unlimited kilometre / 5-year warranty and a standard 2-year / 30,000km service plan. add_circle_outline
Taken to the next level: new edition of the Audi Q7 2020-11-17 More dynamic with all-wheel steering and off-road capabilities More cutting edge: touch operating concept, refreshed interior and full suite of Audi connect services add_circle_outline
Volkswagen brand leads passenger car market in the first 10 months of 2020 2020-11-13 The manufacturing plant in Uitenhage posted strong export figures last month Despite the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, Volkswagen’s market share of 21.5% is higher than the previous year add_circle_outline
New Discovery: Straight-six engines, enhanced connectivity and more comfort for the versatile SUV 2020-11-13 Sophisticated design: Enhanced exterior features distinctive new LED headlights and tail lights with fresh front and rear bumpers. New R-Dynamic provides assertive road presence Contemporary interior: Enhanced centre console features advanced Pivi Pro infotainment while new second-row seats offer superior comfort add_circle_outline
Toyota Fortuner – More Luxury, More Style, More Features 2020-11-13 For 2020, the design and engineering teams focused on amplifying those core attributes that have made it so successful – sharpened styling, enhanced specification levels and improved performance all forming part of the brief. add_circle_outline
A decade of EVolution with the Nissan LEAF 2020-11-13 Highlights the evolution of mass-market electric mobility, kickstarted by the LEAF in 2010 Drawing upon its heritage and the increasing popularity of EVs, Nissan releases 10 insights learned from a decade of LEAF Nissan LEAF unites advanced technology and thrilling electrified power for an engaging driving experience add_circle_outline
Toyota C-HR amplified with new GR SPORT model 2020-11-12 Model-bespoke tyres and suspension system and steering tuning have been designed to perceptibly improve the GR SPORT's dynamic behaviour whilst retaining the ride comfort levels of the rest of the C-HR model range. add_circle_outline
Beast’s Baby Brother breaks cover! 2020-11-10 The customised Volvo XC90 affectionately nicknamed “The Beast”, which wowed the crowds at the 2019 SA Festival of Motoring, has been joined by an equally sensational customised Volvo XC40 that celebrates the company’s #HiddenGem campaign. Rather appropriately, it’s been nicknamed “Beast’s Baby Brother”. add_circle_outline
SPEC CHANGES FOR LEXUS SUVs 2020-11-10 Lexus is constantly pursuing improvement – for its business, processes and products. In a commitment to always finding ways of improving what Lexus does, they have become architects of innovation and constantly exploring new ideas. add_circle_outline
The new Mercedes-Benz GLA: added character, added space, added safety 2020-11-06 The new GLA combines the best from the two highest-volume segments, the compact cars and the SUVs. The SUVs are a major structural pillar in the Mercedes-Benz product portfolio and now represent the highest-volume segment for Mercedes-Benz. add_circle_outline
THE NEW NISSAN NAVARA OVERVIEW 2020-11-06 “For the first time in history - the full model line-up of the next generation Navara will be produced on home soil, made in Africa for Africans. I am immensely proud that we have overcome adversity and the effects of Covid to reach this milestone and bring this amazing pickup to our plant in Rosslyn add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz GLS: The S-Class of SUV’s 2020-11-06 South African customers will be able to choose from the new Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4M and Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4M, which marks the world première of a new electrified V8 petrol engine with 48-volt on-board electrical system and integrated starter-generator. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d Coupe: a Coupe for heightened standards 2020-11-06 Pretoria. Mercedes-Benz has launched the latest model in its burgeoning SUV segment – and it’s a stunner. The new GLE Coupé combines the modern luxury, elegance and sportiness of a coupé with the robustness and technology of the latest large premiumSUV models. add_circle_outline
Suzuki breaks through the 2 000-unit barrier 2020-11-05 In June 2008, Suzuki Auto South Africa started selling vehicles in South Africa. That month, it sold 230 units and in its first year it recorded overall sales of 2 819 units. add_circle_outline
41 years of the legendary G-Class 2020-11-05 Pretoria. It began in the early 1970s as a collaboration between the then Daimler-Benz AG and Steyr-Daimler-Puch in the Austrian city of Graz. 41 years later, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has become the stuff of which automotive legends are made. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz GLB reinvents the compact SUV 2020-11-05 Pretoria. The new Mercedes-Benz GLB has arrived in South Africa – and it’s about to redefine the versatile compact SUV market. The new GLB is the first Mercedes-Benz in the compact segment that is optionally available as a seven-seater, and is powered by completely updated four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines that offer a combination of fuel economy and performance. add_circle_outline
Land Rover Defender gains plug-in hybrid electric power, six-cylinder diesel and new X-Dynamic model 2020-11-05 First Defender Plug-In Hybrid: New Defender 110 P400e is the most powerful and fuel-efficient Defender, with 297kW, 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds, 2.8l/100km combined and CO2 emissions of 74g/km All-electric driving: Electric motor delivers instant torque for zero-emission on- and off-road driving, with an electric range of 43km and no tailpipe emissions, plus five- or six-seat options add_circle_outline
TOYOTA RECORDS ITS HIGHEST PASSENGER SALES FOR 2020 2020-11-05 The introduction of Toyota Starlet to the South African market has already shaken things up in the local passenger segment. Recently launched towards the end of September, Starlet has made an impressive debut with a total of 1 102 units sold in its first full month of retail in October. add_circle_outline
Straight-six performance and electric superchargers for Range Rover Sport 2020-11-03 P360 MHEV: 265kW/495Nm turbocharged straight-six MHEV available in S, SE and HSE specifications Range Rover Sport HST: Introduction of a unique specification fitted exclusively with a 294kW/550Nm Ingenium MHEV petrol engine and special trim Ready when you are: Electric supercharger powered by 48V system increases responsiveness by reducing turbo lag add_circle_outline
Lexus’ Electrified vision for an upcoming generation of electrified vehicles 2020-11-03 Lexus International recently unveiled a global campaign titled “Lexus Electrified,” which envisions an electrified world in a series of short films that emphasise both Lexus’ electric future and pioneering history as the leader in the hybrid-electric space. add_circle_outline
Ford Ranger, Figo and Fiesta Shine in 2020 AA-Kinsey Report on Parts Pricing 2020-11-03 Ford Ranger 2.0 Single Turbo XLT has the lowest cost of replacement parts in the popular double cab segment, and overall second-lowest parts basket as a percentage of selling price in the 2020 survey Ford Figo 1.5 Trend has lowest parts basket percentage relative to selling price in the city car/entry-level sector add_circle_outline
Corolla Hatch - Spec Updates Heat up the Product Offering 2020-11-01 First launched in 2019, the Toyota Corolla Hatch ushered in a new chapter for Corolla, one where arresting good looks, a dynamic drive and unrivalled refinement featured in the key notes. add_circle_outline