The new Nissan Micra: The ultimate wingman 2020-02-12 So you can swing by your date’s place and zip through the city to your favourite dinner spot, then end the night off by sweeping him or her away, beyond the city limits and finding a romantic lookout to gaze at the stars. add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover on tour to mark two years of carbon neutral operations 2020-02-11 Jaguar I-PACE completed a zero emissions tour across six sites to celebrate achievement Jaguar Land Rover has previously reached its target to operate as carbon neutral two years ahead of schedule Commitment is part of journey to Destination Zero; an ambition to make societies safer and healthier, and the environment cleaner add_circle_outline
PEUGEOT CITROEN SOUTH AFRICA CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH A NEW DEALERSHIP OPENING IN SPRINGS 2020-02-11 Auto Alpina (Pty) Ltd, trading as Peugeot Citroën Springs is the latest dealership to join PCSA’s rapidly expanding stable.Situated in Springs Central, on the corner of 4th Ave & 11th Streets, this family owned business will start trading from mid-Feb. add_circle_outline
The Suzuki Swift returned to the stage at the 2019 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank 2020-02-11 The Suzuki Swift returned to the stage at the 2019 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank – as the undisputed king of the budget car category. add_circle_outline
The fifth annual Cars Awards took place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on the evening of Thursday, 06 February and showcased 2020-02-10 The Audi Q3 35 TFSI S tronic, launched in South Africa in 2019, received a first place ranking in the Crossover SUV category against its key competitors. add_circle_outline
Toyota Two-Time Winners in Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2020-02-07 The individual category scores are made up by a 50% judging-panel vote and 50% consumer vote The highest-rated vehicle amongst the three pre-selected finalists, is then declared the winner based on their score. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen wins big at the 2020 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2020-02-07 Volkswagen was the biggest winner on the night walking away with the coveted Brand of the Year award and six category wins Johannesburg. add_circle_outline
The 2019/20 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank 2020-02-07 The Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank – celebrated its 5-year landmark when the programme’s 13 category winners and the recipient of the Brand of the Year title were announced during a gala event held at the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit on 6 February 2020. add_circle_outline
WHAT A WAY TO RELAX! A WORKER’S DAY WEEKEND DATE FOR THE 2020 KNYSNA MOTOR SHOW ON 3 MAY 2020-02-07 aking advantage of the Worker’s Day long weekend, this year’s Knysna Motor Show will be held on Sunday 3 May 2020 at the Knysna High School Sports Grounds on Waterfront Drive. add_circle_outline
Another challenging year for new vehicle sales 2020-02-07 Predicting market trends has become very difficult with extreme market volatility as seen in 2019. De Kock indicated that last year ended slightly stronger than we had anticipated and was impacted by the aggressive incentive structures put forward by the brands in order to move vehicles that had been ordered. add_circle_outline
VWSA produces 200 000th Polo for export market 2020-02-06 Uitenhage –Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) reached a new milestone last week, when it produced its 200 000th unit of the current Volkswagen Polo for the export market. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA TOPS LCV CHARTS IN JANUARY 2020-02-05 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) registered a total of 3 927 sales in the Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) segment – claiming a stake of 40.1% in the category – for the tough month of January. add_circle_outline
With a bakkie you can carry your bicycles in multiple ways 2020-02-05 If you’re a bakkie-driving cyclist, then the sky is almost the limit when it comes to finding a Thule solution for transporting your favourite two-wheeler… add_circle_outline
The Suzuki Swift is one of South Africa’s top-selling passenger vehicles. In January 2020-02-05 Suzuki South Africa has opened its account in 2020 with a new all-time record, selling more cars, commercial vehicles and SUVs through its dealer channel and to fleet customers than ever before. add_circle_outline
KIA Motors unveils Sonet compact SUV concept at Delhi Auto Expo 2020 2020-02-05 Inside, Sonet is made for the young, social, connected, and tech-savvy. The cabin is fitted with a 10,25-inch infotainment and navigation system with UVO Connect, a Bose premium audio system, and an intelligent manual transmission (iMT). add_circle_outline
All-new KIA Sorento to debut in Geneva 2020-02-04 Designed and engineered to take on everything life can throw at it, the fourth generation of KIA Motors Corporation’s flagship global SUV is the latest addition to the brand’s reinvigorated SUV line-up. add_circle_outline
Now built with the new Generation-3 Whipple supercharger, RGMotorsport's Grand Cherokee SRT8 upgrade is even more impressive. 2020-02-03 RGM’s full-house upgrade costs R268 700 including all management hardware and software, and a 76mm stainless steel Techniflow exhaust system with ceramic-coated tubular headers add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars calls on UN delegates to address deep-rooted road safety inequality 2020-02-26 Volvo Cars calls on governments and regulators around the world to address a large inequality in road safety between developed and developing economies. Despite progress made in recent decades, official data shows a significant gap in the number of traffic fatalities between both categories of countries. add_circle_outline
Travelling with pets 2020-02-07 The managing director of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says an example like this emphasises the importance of restraining animals just as you would human travellers. add_circle_outline
NEW PEUGEOT LANDTREK: LIVE BIGGER 2020-02-20 The new PEUGEOT LANDTREK offers record capacity of the body, the advanced modularity, the comfort worthy of a saloon car and its strong design make it a benchmark proposal in the segment. add_circle_outline
Saving on fuel with the new Nissan Micra 2020-01-31 One of these innovations is the delta cylinder head. This world first for a 1.0-litre petrol engine, makes for a more compact and lightweight engine. add_circle_outline
More reasons to Get In. Meet the 2020 KIA Picanto. 2020-01-31 The Picanto START will henceforth only be available with KIA’s trusted, reliable and fuel-efficient 1.0 MPI engine, with a choice of 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The three-cylinder engine produces 49 kW at 5 500 r/min and 96 Nm torque. add_circle_outline
New Corolla Quest, Same Great Value 2020-01-31 All models feature auto door-lock with remote operation, electric windows, air-conditioner, steering wheel switches, follow-me-home headlamps, radio/CD with USB, Aux and a minimum of four integrated speakers. add_circle_outline
Upgrade in the business class: The new Audi A6 and S6 Sedan 2020-01-31 The eighth generation of this full-size Sedan brings numerous innovations to the segment - digitalization, comfort and sportiness The elegantly sculptured and multitalented addition to the luxury class add_circle_outline
Autonomous vehicles: The future of mobility 2020-01-29 In addition, AV technology paves the way for more efficient shared transport systems and better functioning public transport systems, which both increase road safety by decreasing traffic volumes. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz South Africa heeds the call for black participation in the automotive supply chain 2020-01-28 Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the global company, Mercedes-Benz AG which is owned by Daimler AG. Established in 1948, MBSA is one of the largest automotive groups in South Africa. add_circle_outline
Maserati Premieres the new Levante Royale Special Series at the Snow Polo World Cup in St. Moritz 2020-01-28 The Snow Polo World Cup Final, of which Maserati is Official Sponsor, took place yesterday: after an exciting game, Team St. Moritz lifted the Trophy, after beating Team Azerbaijan 4 to 1 ½. add_circle_outline
THE NEW PEUGEOT PARTNER – MASTERING THE IMPOSSIBLE 2020-01-28 Why not combine practicality with pleasure, feel that delight every time you drive, why not optimise your time, guarantee your safety and feel sure that your vehicle is rugged enough to withstand any test … this is exactly what new PEUGEOT PARTNER provides to all professional clients in the LCV segment. add_circle_outline
PEUGEOT 5008 SUV 1.2 PureTech 130 Allure has won the ‘Large SUV’ award at the 2020 What Car? 2020-01-27 What Car?’s team of judges picked the 5008 SUV ahead of key rivals, including the Mazda CX-5 and Audi Q5. The 5008 SUV 1.2 PureTech 130 Allure was praised for its practicality – capable of seating up to seven – and an interior that features the latest connectivity and safety technologies. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz is South Africa’s top-selling luxury car brand in 2019 2020-01-24 Mercedes-Benz closed off 2019 as the top selling premium car brand in South Africa, despite challenging market and economic conditions that saw an overall decline in premium vehicle sales due to pressure on consumers’ disposable income and fragile business and consumer confidence. add_circle_outline
HINO ADDS TO ITS AMAZING DAKAR RECORD WITH 11TH CLASS WIN 2020-01-23 Hino continued to build on its amazing run of success in the gruelling Dakar Rally when its four-wheel drive 500 Series truck finished 10th overall out of an original field of 47 in the first of these gruelling endurance races to be held in Saudi Arabia. add_circle_outline
Nissan brings excitement from the road to the track with LEAF NISMO RC - unleashed for the first time in Europe 2020-01-20 For Nissan the ‘E’ in ‘EV’ also stands for ‘Exciting’, amplifying the fun-to-drive aspect of electric mobility Innovative racer distills the learnings from the top-selling EV with Nissan Motorsport know-how to showcase Nissan’s dual-motor technology add_circle_outline
The best cars at CES 2020 2020-01-16 “Looking at CES 2020, the future is definitely electric, entertaining and unlike anything we could have imagined ten years ago,” says Dixon. add_circle_outline
Meet the top cars from Ford v Ferrari 2020-01-16 Ford v Ferrari opened at the South African box office on the 22nd of November, starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. It’s based on one of the greatest true stories in motorsports. add_circle_outline
Reinventing the Wheel: Tyre innovations for the future 2020-01-16 Tyres rarely generate as much consumer attention as the cars that they put into motion, but the latest innovations in tyre engineering boggles the mind, says Nunben Dixon, Head of Gumtree Automotive add_circle_outline
ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE 14TH TOYOTA DREAM CAR CONTEST 2020-01-15 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is inviting children, aged 15 and younger, to submit entries in the annual Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. Now in its 14th instalment, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest encourages children to visualise and sketch mobility solutions of the future as envisaged in their own worlds. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen Group South Africa ends 2019 as the passenger car market leader 2020-01-15 Volkswagen Passenger brand achieved its highest market share since 1996 of 20.4% Audi ended the year with an improved market share of 18.2% Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ full-year market share increased to 5.2% add_circle_outline
Maserati presents the Royale special series: a contemporary homage to the heritage of the Trident Marque 2020-01-15 Only 100 units of this series will be manufactured, available across the full V6 range for Quattroporte, Levante and Ghibli. Available in two unique colours, Blu Royale and Verde Royale, with exclusive interior features. add_circle_outline
Tech and Gadgets’ Upgrade for Land Cruiser 200 VX-R 2020-01-15 The Land Cruiser 200 serves as the flagship of the Land Cruiser range, presenting the ultimate overlanding vehicle, with space, luxury and high-tech driver-support technologies to take you anywhere. add_circle_outline
Jaguar F-PACE SVR - 5 fast facts 2020-01-13 The F-PACE SVR is available in South Africa now with prices starting from R1,552,500 including Jaguar’s standard 5 year/100,000km maintenance plan and warranty. add_circle_outline
CES 2020: Nissan’s twin-motor all-wheel-control technology is a force to be reckoned with 2020-01-13 Nissan is elevating the performance capability of electric vehicles with its new twin-motor all-wheel-control technology called e-4ORCE. The technology provides instant torque to all four wheels to deliver balanced, add_circle_outline
New 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbo engine producing 200kW 2020-01-13 The world premiere of Toyota's rally-inspired GR Yaris has revealed a pure performance car born from Toyota's title-winning experience in the World Rally Championship (WRC). add_circle_outline
REVEALED: Which vehicles achieved the best resale in 2019! 2020-01-13 There were lots of big winners in 2019. In politics, Boris Johnson came up trumps (no pun intended). At the Oscars, Bohemian Rhapsody was the big winner. In motorsport, Lewis Hamilton reigned supreme. add_circle_outline
This is it, this is the year, they all say, when we start buying electric cars. 2020-01-13 The numbers, however, say we’re getting a bit jaded with the whole driving thing – after a 2% dip in 2018, global car sales have dropped by a further 4% to below 80 million units in 2019, and declining demand in China and the US is to blame. In America, it’s the third year-on-year drop in a row. add_circle_outline