New Opel Frontera: Spacious and Fun SUV Also Available Fully Electric 2024-04-11 Rugged interpretation: Expressive silhouette, Opel Vizor with new Blitz, pronounced wheel arches Interior delights: Dual widescreen displays, special ergonomic feature for front seats, clever storage solutions Space aplenty: Up to 1,600 litres of luggage space, optional functional roof rails Clever solutions: Wireless charging and phone projection, additional USB ports and more add_circle_outline
FIAT’s New Global Game 2024-02-28 FIAT CEO, Olivier Francois, has just unveiled the next steps in the creation of the Brand’s product line-up. All the new models will share a common global platform, making them available to customers all over the world. FIAT will offer electric, hybrid and ICE powertrains to ensure maximum relevance to customers wherever they live in the world. add_circle_outline
Love at First Sight? “Yes, of Corsa!” 2024-02-15 Your choice: battery-electric, with an efficient combustion engine and soon with a 48-volt hybrid drive Successful campaign: Inspiration for a romantic Valentine's Day motif add_circle_outline
All-New Electric Opel SUV will be Named Frontera 2024-01-27 Opel CEO Florian Huettl: “The name ‘Frontera’ is ideally suited to our new exciting SUV model. It will have a confident character and be positioned right in the core of the market.” Back to the future: Opel will present new model called Frontera later this year add_circle_outline
Defender’s South African clients embrace modern luxury blend of capability, comfort and convenience 2024-01-15 Data from JLR South Africa’s vehicle configurator shows Defender clients prioritise comfort and convenience alongside legendary all-terrain capability 89 per cent of Defenders sold in South Africa between November 2022 and September 2023 were specified with the optional Comfort and Convenience Pack add_circle_outline
“And the Winners are …”: Opel and Vauxhall Collect Numerous International Awards in 2023 2024-01-16 New Astra: Voted “Best Car of the Year” from Ireland and the United Kingdom to Portugal, Spain, Greece and New Zealand; “Red Dot Award” in Germany. Pioneering: DMSB Sustainability Award for ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup News UK Awards 2023: Vauxhall named “Manufacturer of the Year” add_circle_outline
Opel Corsa Best-selling Small Car in Germany in 2023 2024-01-09 Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa has successfully defended its title as the most popular small car in Germany. According to official data published by the Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA), the Corsa was the best-selling vehicle in the B segment for the third time in a row in 2023 .Vauxhall Corsa also most popular small car in the UK Highest Corsa registrations since 2016 add_circle_outline
Tokyo exhibit hints at an exciting future for Suzuki 2023-11-01 Various all-electric and hydrogen cars, bikes and outboard motors on display eVX Concept all-electric SUV shown to the public The future is bright and filled with many exciting new cars – especially for Suzuki fans. add_circle_outline
LEXUS DEBUTS NEXT GENERATION BEV LINE-UP AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE AT THE JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023-10-27 Lexus has unveiled two battery electric vehicle (BEV) concepts showcasing next-generation technology and its exciting, electrified product future at the Japan Mobility Show this week. Taking the theme “Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience,” Lexus is giving rich insight into how it will maximise the opportunities offered by electrification and new technologies to deliver fresh mobility experiences. add_circle_outline
MEA - New Opel Corsa in Middle East & Africa: Bolder, Purer, More Diverse 2023-10-19 State-of-the-art: Best-selling small car with Opel Vizor brand fascia, new cockpit and numerous technologies From battery electric to hybrid, petrol and diesel: New Corsa covers all categories Alternative: New 115 kW/156 hp electric motor and up to 405-kilometre range (WLTP[1]) add_circle_outline
Volvo Car SA outsells all premium C-SUV electric rivals in first half of 2023 2023-09-12 Volvo Car South Africa is pleased to report it led the sales charge in the local market’s fully electric premium C-SUV segment in the first half of 2023, far outselling every single rival in this space. add_circle_outline
For the first time in SA, Volvo offers guaranteed future value deals for EVs 2023-08-30 Previously, the Volvo Versatility Finance scheme was available only for the Swedish firm’s combustion-engined vehicles, but in response to growing local demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the company has added the XC40 Twin Motor Recharge AWD Ultimate to the list of eligible cars, while also further refining its GFV offering. add_circle_outline
Volvo XC40 Recharge wins New Energy Category at SA COTY 2023 2023-06-12 The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Twin has been named the best New Energy Vehicle at the 2023 Old Mutual Insure South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. add_circle_outline
Suzuki unveils its first global electric concept vehicle in India 2023-01-12 New 4x4 SUV all-electric Suzuki shown in concept form Unveiled at the 12th annual Auto Expo 2023 in India Vehicle to be launched in global markets from 2025 add_circle_outline
Five-star Euro NCAP rating for Discovery Sport 2022-12-08 Versatility meets safety: Discovery Sport awarded five-star safety rating in latest round of Euro NCAP testing add_circle_outline
ALL-NEW LEXUS RZ 450E ELECTRIFIES IN MARVEL STUDIOS’ BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER AD SPOTS 2022-11-14 The all-electric RZ 450e showcases its electrifying attitude The RZ to star in heart-pumping ad spots called “An Electric Future” add_circle_outline
The Kia EV9 undergoes final technical testing ahead of 2023 world debut 2022-08-30 The Kia EV9 world premiere is set for first quarter of 2023 Designed and engineered to transform the large electric SUV segment New EV9 flagship model pushed to limits of durability on gruelling selection of tracks, roads and surfaces add_circle_outline
The EQB: all-electric family SUV with up to seven seats 2022-08-30 As a (optional) seven-seater, the new EQB offers space for many family configurations and a wide variety of transport needs. The new EQB will launch in South Africa in October 2022. add_circle_outline
The EQA: Electric athlete in compact form 2022-08-30 The electro-aesthetics of its design are indicative of the Progressive Luxury of the Mercedes-EQ brand. Timeless design and intuitive operation are at the forefront of the EQA offering. add_circle_outline
The EQS: The first all-electric Mercedes-Benz luxury saloon 2022-08-30 The EQS is also the first model to be based on the modular architecture for luxury and executive-class electric vehicles. add_circle_outline
LEXUS BRINGS ELECTRIFIED EXCITEMENT TO THE GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 2022-06-28 Festival visitors are the first in Europe to enjoy a close-up view of the Lexus Electrified Sport Concept add_circle_outline
Kia to establish its first electric PBV plant as it accelerates electrified mobility 2022-05-18 Kia will establish its first manufacturing facility dedicated to producing electric Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs) add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz announces introduction of five full Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) for SA in 2022 2022-04-14 Mercedes-Benz will collaborate with Grid Cars for public charging and every EQ customer will additionally receive a complimentary Mercedes-EQ wall charger, installed at a location of their choice. add_circle_outline
A NEW CHAPTER FOR LEXUS – LEXUS’ ELECTRIC SPORTS CAR 2022-02-15 Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) held a press briefing on its battery EV (BEV) strategies in December last year. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz announces introduction of five full Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) for SA in 2022 2022-01-23 Mercedes-Benz will collaborate with Grid Cars for public charging and every EQ customer will additionally receive a complimentary Mercedes-EQ wall charger, installed at a location of their choice. add_circle_outline
Toyota Motor Corporation unveils full global battery electric line-up 2021-12-22 Total global battery electric vehicle sales to reach 3.5M within same timeframe Lexus aims for 100% battery electric mix in Europe, North America and China by 2030 add_circle_outline
Kia takes centre stage at IAA mobility with two high tech electric vehicle debuts 2021-09-13 Combines outstanding efficiency and zero-emissions electric-only driving with power, performance and refinement Kia’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle – the innovative EV6 – makes its European debut add_circle_outline