TOYOTA KICKS OFF THE YEAR WITH 26% MARKET SHARE 2021-02-02 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has kicked off the 2021 retail calendar with 9 033 units sold in January. This translates to a remarkable market share of 26% out of the 34 748 total units sold in South Africa this year. add_circle_outline
The New Navara continues Nissan’s 60-year legacy of investment in Africa 2021-01-21 In 2019, Nissan continued its commitment to the continent, making a R3 billion investment announcement to facilitate the local production of the Nissan Navara pickup. add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover retail sales continue to recover 2021-01-13 Retail sales for the quarter ending 31 December 2020 were 128,469 vehicles, 13.1% higher than the 113,569 vehicles sold in the preceding quarter, but down 9.0% on the same period last year. China sales were particularly encouraging, up 20.2% on the prior quarter and 19.1% year-on-year. add_circle_outline
Springboks tackle Lonehill’s new off road track in the Land Rover Defender 2020-12-17 Land Rover has renewed its partnership with SARU as associate sponsor and official vehicle partner to the Springboks Land Rover has a long-standing commitment to rugby at all levels, and has been a partner to the Springboks since 2017 add_circle_outline
Fun activities to do this December with your Navara 2020-12-17 As much as we would all like to relax, it is important to remember that South Africa is still under lockdown level 1 and it is important that we all continue to practice best social distancing and hygiene practices in accordance with the WHO standards and guidance. add_circle_outline
All new Nissan Navara: built in Africa for Africa 2020-12-10 Rabotho said these factors and the company’s 3-billion-rand ($195-million) investment in the Rosslyn plant demonstrated its commitment to actively pursuing the Nissan NEXT transformation plan in Africa. add_circle_outline
Five-star Euro NCAP rating for award-winning New Land Rover Defender 110 2020-12-09 Strong Performance: Premium 4x4 scored 85 per cent for Child Occupant protection and 79 per cent for Safety Assist on its way to a five-star overall performance Critical acclaim: Unstoppable New Defender has won 28 international awards and features Autonomous Emergency Braking technology capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists add_circle_outline
The Kingsley Holgate Foundation’s ultimate overland travel guide 2020-12-08 Today it’s easier and safer to travel with debit or credit cards than carrying a lump of cash. Draw your local currencies directly from ATMs and in some countries in Africa you can even draw US Dollars or Euros. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Value and Versatility – Ford Ranger XL Now Available with Optional Sport Pack, Touchscreen Audio System 2020-10-24 The Ford Ranger XL, as the value offering in the Ranger line-up, is now available with an attractive Sport Pack with 17-inch black alloy wheels, black gloss grille and tubular sports bar Optional eight-inch touchscreen introduces Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Ranger XL range add_circle_outline
Kingsley Holgate’s Mzansi Edge Expedition reaches the halfway mark 2020-10-23 70-day, 10,000km humanitarian journey to trace South Africa’s land borders and deliver humanitarian aid crosses an important milestone At its halfway point, Mzansi Edge has delivered 90,000 meals and helped thousands of people in rural communities add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover using aerospace technology to develop future lightweight vehicles 2020-10-22 Technology developed for aerospace is repurposed to accelerate Jaguar Land Rover’s testing and development programmes Jaguar Land Rover to take part in pioneering all-weather, all-terrain tests of new metals and composites add_circle_outline
MARK KEELING VICTORIOUS IN 2020 FORTUNER CHALLENGE 2020-10-22 Capetonian Mark Keeling (21) emerged as the winner of the action-packed 2020 Fortuner Challenge, after a tough competition held in searing Gauteng heat. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA AUTOMARK SALES ALREADY MATCHING PRE-COVID FIGURES 2020-10-22 The sale of pre-owned vehicles has been recovering at a faster rate compared to the retail of new models. In September, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) sold a total of 4 617 units through Automark add_circle_outline
New Jaguar Land Rover noise cancellation tech helps reduce driver fatigue 2020-10-13 Active Road Noise Cancellation helps remove unwanted sounds from the cabin Reducing low-frequency noise exposure can help prevent driver fatigue on longer journeys Active Road Noise Cancellation measures wheel vibrations and plays back noise cancellation through in-car speakers add_circle_outline