KIA wins two 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year awards 2019-11-25 KIA XCeed wins ‘Urban Car Award’; KIA e-Soul claims ‘Green Car Award Votes from 41 female jury members from 34 different countries Both KIA models popular with those looking for a new urban crossover add_circle_outline
Volvo XC90 wins Large Luxury SUV category at Gumtree Auto Pre-Owned Car Awards 2019-11-22 The 2019 Gumtree Auto Pre-Owned Car Awards was held at Katy’s Palace Bar in Sandton on 24 October. The awards categories ranged from best Budget City Car to best Large Luxury SUV. add_circle_outline
WORLD PREMIER OF LEXUS’ FIRST EV, THE UX 300e 2019-11-22 First Lexus EV embodies the refined driving performance and NVH of the brand’s DNA Legendary Lexus reliability inherited from hybrid electrification technology heritag Featuring the distinctive design and high functionality of the original UX add_circle_outline
KIA reveals all-new KX3 at the Guangzhou Motor Show 2019-11-22 All-new KX3 compact SUV offers advanced driving capabilities, slick design and new technology The Futuron concept SUV coupe, all-new K3 midsize electric sedan and other future-oriented models and concepts wow visitors add_circle_outline
KIA unleashes untamed Seltos X-Line concepts at 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show 2019-11-21 Conceived and penned at the KIA Motors America Design Centre, and built by Zero to 60 Designs of Corona, California, the concepts are meant to further convey the active lifestyles Seltos owners will embrace. add_circle_outline
Telluride triumphs in Los Angeles 2019-11-21 “KIA’s investment in all of their SUVs has paid off with a full lineup of top-notch models,” said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor, U.S. News Best Cars. “No matter what size SUV you’re looking for, KIA has one that will work perfectly.” add_circle_outline
THE STUNNING LEXUS LC 500 CONVERTIBLE MAKES ITS GLOBAL DEBUT AT THE 2019 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW 2019-11-21 The much-anticipated convertible version of the Lexus LC 500 flagship coupe made its global debut in Los Angeles (19 November) and will be on public view at the city’s 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, which runs from 22 November to 1 December. add_circle_outline
Suzuki shines in SA Fuel Economy Tour 2019-11-21 This weekend, Suzuki completed the WesBank SA Fuel Economy Tour, in partnership with FNB, with a brand-average 5.41 litres/100 km over 2 500 km for the seven vehicles that it entered. add_circle_outline
Seamless gear shifting, better power delivery and improved fuel economy with the new Datsun GO and GO+ Automatic CVT versions 2019-11-20 Packed to the hilt with the latest in automotive technology and connectivity, the new Datsun GO and GO+ CVTs, fitted with seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system equipped with voice recognition and Android Auto/Apple Car Play. add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover invites you to FESTIVE XL 2019-11-20 Range of unique and exciting family-friendly events throughout the holiday season Activities include a summer weekend festival, festive kitchen theatre evening, family night drives and LEGO holiday fun for young fans add_circle_outline
Jaguar technology is a wake-up call for drivers 2019-11-20 Jaguar’s Driver Condition Monitor technology reacts to the tell-tale signs of a drowsy driver and is standard across the Jaguar range By continuously calculating thousands of data points, the technology provides an early warning which encourages a driver who displays signs of drowsiness to take a break add_circle_outline
HINO’S FLATFORMER CONCEPT CHASSIS WAS A REAL HEAD-TURNER AT TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2019-11-19 Hino Motors, the largest truck, and bus manufacturer in Japan and the sixth biggest in the world, stunned visitors to the heavy commercial vehicle section of the 46th Tokyo Motor Show between October 24 and November add_circle_outline
THREE CLASS WINS FOR TOYOTA/LEXUS – WESBANK FUEL ECONOMY TOUR 2019-11-19 Toyota’s compact city car – the funky-styled Aygo – has claimed victory in the inaugural Wesbank Fuel Economy Tour which concluded on Saturday 16 November in Cape Town. add_circle_outline
The New Audi A7 Sportback: The Sporty Face of the Luxury Class 2019-11-19 Four-door coupé embodies progressiveness in design and technology All-digital control system and mild hybrid technology Gran Turismo with enhanced handling and more long-distance comfort add_circle_outline
Celebrating the end of an era – final GranTurismo and GranCabrio models land in South Africa 2019-11-19 Maserati South Africa today celebrated the arrival of its final GranCabrio and GranTurismo models, just as Maserati announced the end of production of this iconic sports car. add_circle_outline
SA Sport & Cargo Invites You To Bring Your Life 2019-11-19 With the Summer holiday season on the horizon, SA Sport & Cargo, distributor of Thule products in South Africa, is inviting media to 'Bring Your Life'. add_circle_outline
SA’S FIRST FUEL ECONOMY TOUR SET FOR GRANDSTAND FINISH 2019-11-18 The scene is set for a grandstand finish in the inaugural WesBank SA Fuel Economy Tour in partnership with FNB. The very close battle between Suzuki and Renault for the title of the most fuel efficient brand is extremely close add_circle_outline
RENAULT EDGES OUT SUZUKI IN TITANIC FUEL ECONOMY BATTLE 2019-11-18 The tight contest between Renault and Suzuki for the title as the most fuel-efficient brand in the inaugural WesBank SA Fuel Economy Tour in partnership with FNB went right down to the final fill up in Cape Town on Saturday, 16 November, after five days and 2 500km of driving on various main roads add_circle_outline
New Range Rover Evoque wins Best SUV/Crossover at Women’s World Car of the Year Awards 2019-11-18 Award presented at the Dubai International Motor Show New Range Rover Evoque premiered to global acclaim in November 2018 The original luxury city SUV is a design tour de force. add_circle_outline
New Defender: 5 features that define an icon 2019-11-18 The New Defender takes these much loved characteristics and reimagines them for the 21st century. Here’s a list of five features which contributed to the Defender’s iconic status, and all of them can be found on the latest iteration: add_circle_outline
INCREASINGLY CLOSE COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS DAY 3 OF FUEL ECONOMY TOUR 2019-11-15 The competition got really tight for the coveted best-performing brand award as well as in several of the classes in the inaugural WesBank SA Fuel Economy Tour in partnership with FNB as the five-day event ended its third day in Port Elizabeth yesterday. add_circle_outline
Maserati opens the doors to its Innovation Lab 2019-11-15 The digital processes supporting product development take place in three major areas: the Static Simulator, the latest generation Dynamic Simulator featuring DiM (Driver-in-Motion) technology and the “User eXperience” development labs. add_circle_outline
BIG CHANGE IN FUEL ECONOMY AS CREWS TACKLE VASTLY DIFFERENT CONDITIONS 2019-11-14 There was a big change in fuel economy figures yesterday (Wednesday, November 13) as competitors in the inaugural WesBank SA Fuel Economy Tour in partnership with FNB, tackled vastly different road and traffic conditions as they drove from Durban to East London. add_circle_outline
Graduates encouraged to choose affordable cars 2019-11-14 Car brands have definitely kept up to date with design elements and less expensive cars even look stylish these days, equipped with technology such as Bluetooth connectivity, modern safety features and ample space. add_circle_outline
BlackPower Now On Sale At RGMotorsport 2019-11-14 This month we’re celebrating black…the black of glossy carbon fibre, available from RGMotorsport not only on Friday but on every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday too. add_circle_outline
All-new KIA Seltos to offer comprehensive specification and exceptional value for money 2019-11-14 New engines and tranmissions for South Africa, including new turbo-petrol and DCT offerings, 10 exterior colours to choose from, including two-tone treatments add_circle_outline
The all-new Nissan Micra 84 kW: Engineered for the streets 2019-11-13 The latest iteration of the Nissan Micra oozes modish style and sleek sophistication. But it’s not just a pretty face. add_circle_outline
WESTVAAL MOTOR GROUP EXPANDS WITH SIX NEW CITROËN & PEUGEOT DEALERSHIPS INTO THEIR NATIONWIDE STABLE 2019-11-13 Westvaal Motor Group, a family owned dealership group established in 1975, are expanding their operation with the addition of six new Peugeot and Citroën dealerships into their nationwide stable add_circle_outline
Datsun raises the bar with the new Datsun GO and GO+ CVT versions 2019-11-13 But what exactly is CVT? CVT is a vehicle transmission system with a variable gear for different driving situations. It allows for seamless gear shifting and offers better power delivery and improved fuel economy when compared to traditional transmissions. add_circle_outline
Jaguar I-PACE wins Golden Steering Wheel award for best SUV 2019-11-13 Expert jury including racing drivers Hans-Joachim Stuck and Mattias Ekström award I-PACE class win after final tests at the Lausitz-Ring circuit in Germany, Jaguar’s third Golden Steering Wheel win, following the F-TYPE sports car in 2013 and the XF saloon in 2016 add_circle_outline
THE NEW LEXUS RX: THE LUXURY SUV PIONEER ATTAINS NEW HEIGHTS 2019-11-13 Premium appointments, exquisite craftsmanship and an expansive cabin are still the hallmarks of the new Lexus RX range, but the latest iteration of this pioneering luxury SUV, adds striking aesthetic upgrades as well as a whole host of connectivity and safety technology mods to its long list of virtues. add_circle_outline
New Defender faces toughest test yet in James Bond movie, No Time To Die 2019-11-13 Tested by experts: Stunt Co-ordinator Lee Morrison and stunt driver Jess Hawkins give insight into creating No Time To Die’s spectacular car chase sequences add_circle_outline
GranTurismo Zéda projects Maserati towards the future 2019-11-12 GranTurismo Zéda is the car created to celebrate the last day of production of the Maserati GranTurismo.Zéda is the bridge which connects the past, the present and the future. It means “Z” in the Modena dialect; add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to implement blockchain traceability of cobalt used in electric car batteries 2019-11-12 Volvo Cars will become the first carmaker to implement global traceability of cobalt used in its batteries by applying blockchain technology. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s Uitenhage plant sets new record for production in October 2019-11-08 Uitenhage – With its local production schedule for October, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) set a new record for the number of vehicles produced in one month. add_circle_outline
T-Cross has become Volkswagen’s best-selling imported model 2019-11-07 With only two months since its launch, the T-Cross has become Volkswagen’s best-selling imported model add_circle_outline
Springboks around South Africa on their Champions Trophy Tour 2019-11-07 A fleet of Land Rover vehicles headed by the Springbok Range Rover Sport SVR will escort the Springboks around South Africa on their Champions Trophy Tour Land Rover and the Rugby World Cup 2019™ winning squad will visit seven major cities over the next week add_circle_outline
You’ve arrived. And so has the new Nissan Micra 1.0t 2019-11-06 The new Nissan Micra 1.0t comes with increased engine power (84 kW/180 Nm), a dropped suspension and a state-of-the-art Bose sound system. add_circle_outline
For holiday travelling, camping, garden clean-ups, furniture moving or running a side-hustle business, investing in a trailer 2019-11-06 For holiday travelling, camping, garden clean-ups, furniture moving or running a side-hustle business, investing in a trailer can be a very smart decision. add_circle_outline
KIA’s Futuron Concept proposes an illuminating new design for an electric SUV coupe 2019-11-06 New ‘tiger face’ incorporates innovative Star Cloud light signature, Spacious cabin with flexible seating and Level 4 autonomy Concept makes international debut at CIIE 2019 add_circle_outline
New Land Rover Defender delivers Webb Ellis Trophy to the Springboks at Rugby World Cup Final 2019-11-05 Incredible scenes of celebrations as New Defender 90 makes its Asian debut on the pitch, after South Africa triumphs over England, Incomparable, unstoppable and tough – attributes shared by the New Land Rover Defender and the winning South African side add_circle_outline
Volkswagen invests in local youth development with vehicle and bicycle handover 2019-11-05 Uitenhage – In line with its commitment to improving education and empowering the youth, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has provided a new vehicle and 60 bicycles to assist local community organisations. add_circle_outline
Toyota versus Volkswagen: which has the better resale value? 2019-11-05 Toyota and Volkswagen are the two giants of the local motor industry; they dominate vehicle sales statistics and both brands are much loved by South African motorists. add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover printed electronics power next-generation in-car personalisation 2019-11-05 Lightweight Electronics in Simplified Architecture (LESA) will allow curved screens on dashboards and drivers to customise colour-changing body panels, Award-winning LESA technology builds on existing printable electronics technology used in flexible wearables and OLED TVs add_circle_outline