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BMW 7 Series Wins 2024 SA Car of The Year Competition 2024-05-13

The BMW 7 Series clinched the 2024 SA Car of the Year (COTY) title at a prestigious gala event held on the 8th of May in Johannesburg. Among 18 finalists, it emerged as a standout contender, impressing COTY jurors from the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) throughout the evaluation process. The Suzuki Fronx secured second place overall, with the BMW M2 claiming third.

2024 SA Car of the Year Finalists Show Mettle Over Rigorous Test Day 2024-04-11

Jurors rise to the challenge of determining the best-performing cars in 2024 and overall Car of the Year Testing days a resounding success, with no serious mechanical malfunctions or incidents Road safety initiatives form key part of journey to 2024 Car of the Year Final results to be tallied and audited, with the announcement of the overall winner and category winners set for May Public encouraged to cast their vote in the Motor Enthusiast competition

Kia EV9 continues its winning streak as the 2024 UK Car of the Year and supreme winner of the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the 2024-03-14

Kia EV9 also voted ‘World’s Best Car for 2024’ in the WWCOTY awards after rigorous evaluations by 75 women motoring journalists from 52 countries

Ford Ranger the First Bakkie to Win South Africa Car of the Year Competition 2023-06-20

Next-Gen Ranger impresses jury members with its technology, powertrain, and refinement Ranger is locally manufactured and exported to over 100 markets globally

Kia’s flagship SUVs shine in 2023 South African Car of the Year competition 2023-06-03

“The latest Sportage exemplifies what we call premium value, a balanced combination of premium quality features without sacrificing on an undeniable value proposition, underpinned by world-class design and engineering.

COROLLA WINS SA CAR OF THE YEAR FOR 3RD TIME 2022-06-09

In addition to SA Car of the Year (COTY), Toyota also won the following categories: Compact Category – Urban Cruiser Compact Family Category – Corolla Cross New Energy Category – Corolla Cross Hybrid Adventure SUV Category – Toyota Land Cruiser 300

Nissan Navara scoops the prestigious ‘2022 Car of the Year’ award’ in the 4 x 4 Double Cab segment 2022-06-07

The Nissan Navara has today, been named the official winner of the ‘South Africa Car of the Year’ in 4x4 Double Cab category.

Nissan South Africa hosts key media stakeholders for an immersive #NissanNextExperience 2022-05-16

Nissan South Africa acknowledges Navara being recognised as ‘Car of the Year’ finalist in 4 x 4 Double Cab segment.

Kia EV6 shortlisted for 2022 European Car of the Year 2021-12-01

528km all-electric range, outstanding performance and ultra-fast charging redefine electric mobility Kia has made it to the ECOTY shortlist for the fourth time in Europe

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

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.

2017 EUROPEAN CAR OF THE YEAR WINNER PEUGEOT 3008 SUV WELCOMES 2020 EUROPEAN CAR OF THE YEAR PEUGEOT 208 TO THE STABLE 2020-03-03

The new Peugeot 208 triumphed over BMW 1 Series, Ford Puma, Porsche Taycan, Renault Clio, Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Corolla to clinch the title of 2020 European Car of the Year.

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

Self-driving Prototype Jaguar I-PACE hits the roads for the first time in Dubai 2019-10-23

Self-driving prototype Jaguar I-PACE was showcased at Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, Jaguar I-PACE, 2019 World Car of the Year and World Green Car of the Year, was chosen due to its strong sustainability credentials

Jaguar I-PACE wins unprecedented treble at 2019 World Car Awards 2019-04-17

I-PACE wins 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car awards, Jaguar’s all-electric performance SUV is the first vehicle to win three categories in the same year

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Vincent Koekemoer bought a Jeep® Willys for ZAR21 000 after a 40-year search He took three years to restore it to its original condition with original parts Now he has four Willys, two on the road and two in restoration

Cars in the Park 2024 takes place this Sunday at the Zwartkops Raceway, on August 4

Classics from all over South Africa are expected at the 42nd Cars in the Park at the Zwartkops Raceway, located south west of Pretoria on the R55. Over 2 500 classic and special-interest cars are expected at the show to arrive from 6 am on Sunday, August 4, while the show will be open to the public from 8.30 am.

Mahindra launches the XUV 3XO – the ‘New Disruptor’ in compact SUVs

Standard 6 airbags, ESP and all-wheel disk braking across the range Offering Level 2 ADAS with 10 standard safety features 1.2L turbo petrol engine with 82kW, 200Nm offering a dynamic acceleration of 0-60km/h in just 4.6* seconds All AT models fitted with a 6-speed fully automatic transmission with torque converter

Hyundai’s Cargo range have become formidable LCV competitors

From a humble beginning five years ago at a fitment centre in KwaZulu-Natal, Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s Grand i10 Cargo has grown to a formidable and somewhat unique competitor in a relatively new segment in the local motor industry.

New Chery Tiggo Cross to launch in South Africa before end of 2024

Chery South Africa is pleased to announce that the all-new Tiggo Cross is scheduled to launch locally before the end of 2024, bringing a stylish new exterior design and fresh technology to the country’s highly competitive compact SUV segment.

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