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
Wading Through the Urban Jungle as the Rains set in 2020-10-13 Extra grip from the 4x4 system can be engaged electronically and on the move Always check your surroundings for the best route and drive through water slowly add_circle_outline
New Toyota Hilux – Tougher, more advanced 2020-10-07 The model line-up and grade strategy has been revised in keeping with evolving market trends. The utility-focused S and SR models, complete with their original front façades, continue as before. The largest change is in the ‘mid-range’ where the SRX is replaced by the Raider. add_circle_outline
HILUX BUCKING THE TREND WITH MORE THAN 4 000 UNITS SOLD 2020-10-03 The local automotive market is barely out of the woods, due to the Coronavirus-induced economic slump, yet the Toyota Hilux sales are already matching pre-COVID-19 levels. Out of the 9 435 vehicles sold by Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) in September, a staggering 4 252 units donned the Hilux badge. add_circle_outline
Range Rover Velar electrifies with plug-in hybrid and state-of-the-art infotainment 2020-09-23 Velar: The new Range Rover Velar features pioneering new technology and hybrid electrification, continuing Range Rover’s 50-year history of innovation Electric: The Plug-In Hybrid Range Rover Velar ‘P400e’ offers customers impressive all-electric range of 53km* and CO2 emissions of 49g/km* for more efficient add_circle_outline
Mzansi Edge: Kingsley Holgate and the New Defender hit the road again 2020-09-15 Kingsley Holgate Foundation ready to put the new Land Rover Defender to the test during its latest Mzansi Edge Expedition A 70-day, 10,000km geographic and humanitarian journey to track the outline of South Africa, including extreme geographic points add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s Amarok Double Cab bakkie gets a power boost 2020-09-10 Johannesburg – In the last quarter of 2020, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be introducing its most powerful bakkie yet, the Amarok Double Cab with 190kW of power. New 3.0-litre V6 TDI with 190kW power output added to the model line-up add_circle_outline
TOYOTA LEADS LOCAL CAR SALES IN AUGUST 2020-09-02 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) reported sales of 7 743 vehicles in August 2020, an increase of 279 units compared to the previous month of July. It was again the Toyota Hilux that spearheaded the company’s local sales with an enviable total of 3 610 units sold. add_circle_outline
Refined special editions, new infotainment and new engines for Evoque and Discovery Sport 2020-08-31 Refined luxury: New Range Rover Evoque Autobiography combining renowned Range Rover luxury with sophisticated design details and a refined interior with state-of-the-art technology add_circle_outline
Land Rover pulls out all the stops with towing tech 2020-08-20 Advanced Tow Assist is now available on all Land Rovers to simplify the process of reversing a trailer with automated steering A range of clever towing and trailer assistance features make daunting tasks simpler and safer add_circle_outline
HILUX SALES KEEP STEADY IN TOUGH ECONOMY 2020-08-06 In July, 3 575 Hilux models found new homes in South Africa, proving the bakkie’s status as the country’s favourite vehicle once more. Hilux, together with the rest of the range placed Toyota ahead of its nearest competitor by 2 389 units, to achieve 7 464 new car and truck sales for the month. This equates to an overall market share of 23%. add_circle_outline
New Range Rover Sport SVR Carbon Edition confirmed for South Africa 2020-08-05 SVR Carbon Edition: Special edition features striking combination of Carbon Fibre exterior detailing with distinctive Gloss Black 22-inch alloy wheels for a stealthy appearance Hand-finished powerhouse: Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations produces the fastest and most powerful Range Rover ever, delivering heightened performance and commanding presence add_circle_outline
The New Defender 110: South Africa welcomes the most capable Land Rover ever created 2020-07-21 Next generation Pivi Pro infotainment system is more intuitive and user-friendly Customers can personalise in more ways than any previous Land Rover with four Accessory Packs - Explorer, Adventure, Country and Urban Three engine options and six specification packs available at launch add_circle_outline
Kingsley Holgate Foundation reunited with Land Rover Defender 2020-07-20 The Holgates’ two Expedition Discoverys have been retired after covering a combined 200,000km of life-saving journeys Two New Defenders have been prepared for grueling expeditions using a host of Land Rover-approved accessories Plans for a world-first journey using the most capable Land Rovers ever made will be revealed soon add_circle_outline
1.5 million and counting: Jaguar Land Rover celebrates clean engine manufacturing milestone 2020-07-18 The Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC) houses the full line up of Ingenium powertrain technologies New straight-six diesel joins the Ingenium family which also includes Electric Drive Units (EDU) assembled at the Wolverhampton facility, UK Innovative manufacturing facility supports the move to electrification and is part of the company’s Destination Zero mission add_circle_outline