Goodyear tyres chosen by Citroën as original equipment for the ë-C3 2024-03-14 Kariega, South Africa, 12 March 2024 – Goodyear’s EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been chosen by Citroën to equip its new all-electric ë-C3. The approved fitment embodies Goodyear’s commitment to performance, efficiency, and the future of electric mobility. 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
New Volvo EX30 officially launches in SA 2024-02-23 The new Volvo EX30 has officially launched in South Africa, arriving as one of the most accessible fully electric vehicles (EVs) in the country and signalling the growth trajectory of the Swedish luxury brand. 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
SA’s best-selling PHEV and EV in 2023 were both Volvos 2024-02-16 Volvo Car South Africa recorded impressive sales growth in the new-energy vehicle space in 2023, again leading the charge in the local plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment, while also boasting the best-selling fully electric vehicle (EV) in the country. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car SA releases more info on EX30 line-up ahead of launch 2024-02-13 With the first units of the fully electric Volvo EX30 having touched down in South Africa, Volvo Car SA is pleased to release more details on the structure of this highly anticipated range. add_circle_outline
ORA 03 bound to impress at SA Car of the Year 2024-02-13 The GWM ORA 03 is a finalist in the 2024 South African Car of the Year, hosted and adjudicated by the Guild of Mobility journalists. It was selected in the Family category, alongside the BMW X1. It is one of 18 finalists in the overall competition. add_circle_outline
The Art of Design: A First Look Inside the Luxurious All-new, All-electric Jeep® Wagoneer S 2024-01-31 The industry’s first modern SUV – the iconic 1963 Jeep Wagoneer – featured a luxurious interior, upscale materials and premium appointments. Today, the Jeep brand shares more details of its first global all-electric SUV, providing a first look at the interior of the all-new Jeep Wagoneer S. 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
LEXUS INTRODUCES THE LC 500 HYBRID COUPE: A PERFECT BLEND OF POWER AND EFFICIENCY 2024-01-25 LC 500h Coupe powered by 3.5-litre V6 self-charging full hybrid powertrain Multimedia system gains smartphone integration functions with Apple CarPlay® And Android Auto® add_circle_outline
Style, Speed and Sophistication in Motion: Get Ready to Take a Seat in the All-new, All-electric Jeep® Wagoneer S 2024-01-19 The new Jeep Wagoneer S is part of the Jeep brand’s ongoing global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into the new 4x4 in pursuit of the brand’s vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. The plan is in full support of the net zero carbon emissions targets set by Stellantis during the Dare Forward 2030 long-term strategic plan. 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
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TAKE ON LEXUS DRIVING SIGNATURE WITH LBX MORIZO RR CONCEPT 2024-01-15 Special performance-focused version of the new LBX compact crossover, developed with Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda – alias “Morizo”224 kW turbocharged and intercooled 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine with Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission and electronically controlled full-time all-wheel drive Exclusive “Morizo” signature design details 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
A new era for Range Rover: Waiting list for Range Rover Electric now open as prototype testing phase begins 2024-01-08 Engineers are on target to create the quietest and most refined Range Rover ever created; with a unique active road noise cancellation configuration and sound design, plus cabin comfort levels enabled by its electric underpinnings for serene modern luxury add_circle_outline
CITROËN NEW Ë-C3 WINS THE 2024 ECOBEST AWARD 2024-01-08 New ë-C3 is the first electric car produced in Europe to offer a concrete solution to the accessibility issue without compromising. ë-C3 makes electric life easier offering customers of the B-segment versatility, modern design, distinctive comfort and a wide range of useful equipment.. add_circle_outline
First Volvo EX30 already on route to South Africa 2023-12-20 Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed that the new fully electric EX30 is well on its way to local shores, with the country’s first allocation of units already on the water. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars doubles down on climate action – aims to cut CO2 emissions per car by 75 per cent by 2030 and plans to utilise near-z 2023-12-15 As world leaders prepare for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, it is more important than ever that business goes further than before in terms of climate action. We are today announcing we’re doubling down on our action plan – already one of the most ambitious in the automotive industry – by aiming to reduce CO2 emissions per car by 75 per cent by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. add_circle_outline
GWM ORA 03 – South Africa’s Bargain of the Year! 2023-12-15 Top Gear South Africa picked the GWM ORA 03 as its Bargain of the Year at its inaugural TopGear South Africa Awards. “It was a welcome surprise to receive the award for the Bargain of the Year,” says Bianca van Staden, Head of Marketing for GWM South Africa and its all-electric sub-brand ORA. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car SA records significant increase in plug-in hybrid sales 2023-11-23 Volvo Car South Africa has recorded a significant year-on-year increase in sales of its plug-in hybrid models, demonstrating the local market’s growing appetite for electrified vehicles from the Swedish luxury brand. add_circle_outline
A space for living on the move: here’s the fully electric Volvo EM90 premium MPV 2023-11-14 With the new, fully electric Volvo EM90 premium MPV, we want to unlock a space for living. It’s a car that is designed to be a space where you can find time to connect, think or just relax. To spend time with your loved ones, find peace of mind and enrich your life. add_circle_outline
The new fully electric EM90 premium MPV further expands Volvo Cars’ portfolio 2023-11-14 Our new fully electric premium MPV, the Volvo EM90, is not just designed to be a comfortable living room on the move, and a car that provides you with room for life with your loved ones. It is also a car that broadens the appeal of Volvo Cars and meets even more customer needs. add_circle_outline
Electrify Your Journey: New ORA 03 introduces New Era for GWM 2023-11-15 Johannesburg, South Africa – GWM ORA, the innovative and fashionable "Pure Electric Vehicle" from GWM, introduces a new era for GWM in South Africa by bringing a fresh new approach to electric mobility with the official launch of the new GWM ORA 03. add_circle_outline
Ford Celebrates 100 Years in South Africa, Announces Ranger PHEV Investment, New Products and Legacy CSR Projects 2023-11-08 Exciting new vehicles revealed to bolster current product range: all-new Territory SUV; latest Tourneo and Transit Custom; all-electric Mustang Mach-E; two new additions to Ranger line-up – the adventure-oriented Tremor, and the ultra-luxurious Platinum; and confirmation of new, seventh-generation Mustang and Mustang Dark Horse coming in 2024 add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars launches new Energy Solutions business, embracing wider climate potential of electric cars 2023-11-07 Our electric cars are an important step towards a more sustainable society, but the cars and their batteries can do so much more than eliminate tailpipe emissions. For example, did you know that stationary electric cars have the potential to power your house, your appliances or even return power to the energy grid? 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