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Citroën C3 in the race for SA Car of the Year 2024-02-15

Midrand, February 2024 – The Citroën C3 has been named one of the 18 finalists to vie for the prestigious Old Mutual Insure 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) title. The 38th running of the South African COTY competition recognises excellence in new vehicles launched to the local market and is judged by a professional jury of some of the best motoring media in the country.

LEXUS AT INVESTEC CAPE TOWN ART FAIR (16 – 18 FEBRUARY 2024) 2024-02-15

Lexus aims to challenge conventional perceptions of beauty and inspire viewers to find art in the everyday. As the official vehicle partner of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, VIP guests will arrive at the event in style and comfort.

How to convince your parents to buy you a Suzuki 2024-02-11

Suzuki has built a loyal following around the world, and especially in South Africa, thanks to its unique brand character and fantastic vehicles. You don’t just buy a Suzuki - you become part of the Suzuki family.

Abarth 500e enters the finalists at the 2024 World Car Awards 2024-02-09

The Abarth 500e has successfully entered the top 5 finalists in the World Urban Car category at the 2024 World Car Awards. The vehicle garnered significant attention from the jurors, who selected this electric hot hatch as one of the finalists.

Classic cars from all over South Africa heading for the George Old Car Show on February 10 and 11, 2024 2024-01-19

Pristine classic cars from all corners of the country will be streaming into George in the second weekend of February in 2024 for the 27th rendition of the George Old Car Show. Upwards of 1 000 classic cars are expected for this highly-rated motorised festival.

MORE IS MORE IN THE REFRESHED POCKET-ROCKET GR YARIS 2024-01-16

Previously only available with a six-speed intelligent manual transmission, the GR Yaris now offers broader appeal for driving enthusiasts with the introduction of the automatic option which has been developed through hardcore use in professional motorsport.

2024: Honda FIT Facelift 2024-01-24

Refreshed exterior styling creates a sportier appearance, with interior revisions offering a more premium feel Honda SENSING™ (Advanced Driver Assistance System) is now standard equipment on all Honda FIT derivatives FIT Comfort & Elegance variants receive enhanced specification levels

Ford adds the Vibrant and Dynamic Puma to its Passenger Vehicle Line-up 2023-11-29

Puma’s local launch builds on the great success of the model in Europe. The Puma’s availability will capitalize on the rapid growth of the SUV segment, and compact crossovers in particular. Evocative styling matched to exceptional practicality and advanced technologies. Puma is available in two specifications: sporty Titanium and stylish ST-Line Vignale

Suzuki Unveils Exciting Future at Tokyo Exhibit 2023-11-07

Suzuki shines at the Japan Mobility Show! Check out the stylish Suzuki Swift Concept and the eVX Concept, a compact SUV with a 500 km electric range. Suzuki's future is electric with plans for six EV ranges by 2030. Stay tuned for more updates!

CarsAwards heads for Gerotek – and Mall of Africa 2023-11-01

It’s a big week for the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, with 39 finalist vehicles in 13 categories of the 2023/24 programme – as well as 20 judges – heading for the Gerotek testing facility to complete two days of back-to-back, real-world testing. Furthermore, the 39 contenders (and some of the judges) will appear at the Mall of Africa in Johannesburg this weekend!

Ford Set to Add Vibrant and Dynamic Puma to SA Line-up 2023-11-29

Puma destined for South Africa in fourth quarter of 2023, building on great success in Europe. Will capitalize on rapid growth of SUV segment, and compact crossovers in particular Evocative styling matched to exceptional practicality and advanced technologies

Finalists announced for the 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2023-10-15

Leading online motoring portal Cars.co.za is proud to announce the 39 finalists of the 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – South Africa’s most comprehensive and authoritative motoring awards programme.

Updated: More Style and Bang for Buck in Toyota Vitz 2023-09-27

Toyota South Africa Motors has expanded its Toyota Vitz line-up, and it now includes a stylish model called X-Cite. The X-Cite offers South African buyers the option of an affordable, yet stylish and attractive model. Featuring orange trim throughout, the X- Cite is more likely to appeal to the bold and the daring.

Cars.co.za announces the 65 semi-finalists across the 13 categories of its Consumer Awards 2023-09-14

The return of South Africa’s most definitive motoring awards programme – the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – was recently announced. The first phase, in which five semi-finalists were selected in each of 13 vehicle categories, is now complete. Herewith the 65 semi-finalists of the 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards.

Navigating Urban Roads with Ease: The S-Presso 1.0 GL AMT 2023-09-12

The first thing that strikes you about the Suzuki S-Presso is its compact dimensions. Perfectly tailored for the urban jungle, its size ensures that navigating through congested streets and slipping into tight parking spaces becomes a breeze. The S-Presso's compactness translates to remarkable agility, making U-turns and negotiating sharp corners effortless. Manoeuvring through the city's twists and turns becomes second nature, giving you the confidence to tackle any urban driving challenge.

Kia EV9 wins Luxury category in German Car of the Year 2024 Awards 2023-09-01

All features and product specifications mentioned in this release is applicable to a variety of global markets, and availability of any mentioned features may vary depending on the region and country. EV9 chosen as winner by a panel of 27 trade journalists from a pool of nine competing models

One year of Range Rover House: Range Rover returns to exclusive modern luxury location in Monterey with limited 2024 Range Rover 2023-08-22

Following its debut in Carmel, California, in 2022, a total of 15 Range Rover House events have opened their doors by invitation only, for anything from a few days to a few weeks. Destinations have included a private residence with stunning views of the Sydney harbour, and the heart of London’s vibrant Mayfair.

Count-down to Cars in the Park 2023 at Zwartkops on August 6 2023-07-27

If you are out and about at dawn in the Pretoria area on Sunday, August 6, 2023, don’t be surprised to be sharing the road with hundreds, or perhaps even thousands of classic cars as they head for the Zwartkops Raceway, south-west of the Capital City.

Incredible record crowd for The Classic Car Show on July 9 2023-07-12

An all-time Nasrec Expo Centre record crowd showed up for The Classic Car Show on Sunday July 9. An unprecedented 88 000 people pulled in to Nasrec, south-west of Johannesburg, to see an expo centre packed with classic cars from the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, and a huge exhibition of the power of modern classics in the gigantic German versus Jap segment.

The Classic Car Show to warm the hearts of car enthusiasts at Nasrec on Sunday July 9 2023-06-29

The show will run to 4 pm and prices at the gate are R100 for adults and R30 for children under 12 Computicket pre-booked prices are R80 for adults and R20 for children under 12 Secure parking will be available for spectators at R30 Food, drinks, helicopter rides, drifting and family entertainment will be on offer

It’s Germany vs Japan at Nasrec on July 9, 2023! 2023-06-22

The 10th rendition of the hugely popular car show known as German vs Jap is set to warm up the Nasrec Expo Centre, south of Johannesburg, on July 9, 2023. Chief organiser Dawood Hoosein says that over 1000 red-hot German and Japanese cars are expected for this year’s event, which promises a day filled with breath taking sights of some of the best customised cars in the country.

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

KINTO SA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFERS ON VITZ 2023-06-06

With the kickoff of its “Start Your Impossible” campaign in November 2017, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) put the world on notice that it had evolved from being an automotive company to being a mobility company.

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.

Suzuki dealers rule the roost in South Africa 2023-05-31

Suzuki Auto recently compiled its results for the first quarter of 2023 (January to April), with a total number of 16 020 Suzuki vehicles sold for the period. This gives the brand a market share of over 13% of the South African passenger vehicle market for the same period.

Kia donates a Picanto as grand prize in the Beeld Children’s Fund annual fundraising raffle 2023-05-26

6th consecutive year that Kia assists with fundraising in support of vulnerable children.The Fund has helped more than 200 000 children since its inception in 1977.

Toyota SA’s “Vitz for Victory” small car campaign celebrates Gen-Z rites of passages 2023-05-26

The all-new Toyota Vitz is a big story for a small car and it’s one that FCB Joburg had the pleasure of telling one last time in its role as advertising agency for Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM).

Kia EV9 wins Luxury category in...

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.

Suzuki Auto raises vital concerns around GNCAP report and release

Information from a 2019 test of older, non-SA specification vehicle used in 2024 report AASA did not communicate with Suzuki Auto SA prior to publication of report “We call on the AASA to follow due process and ensure that the information they share is relevant to the South African market and factually correct,” says Havenga.

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