Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T8 honoured in inaugural What Car? Electric Car Awards 2020-08-11 Volvo's flagship model takes Hybrid Seven-Seater of the Year title in the first What Car? Electric Car Awards XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T8 praised for its luxury, practicality and performance Plug-in hybrid system delivers both performance and exceptional efficiency – 0-100kph in 5.8 seconds, CO2 emissions from 63g/km and up to 100.9mpg add_circle_outline
First images of KIA’s new ‘Grand Utility Vehicle’ show its stronger design presence and SUV style 2020-06-25 All information contained in this release relates to Korean specifications, and may not be applicable to the South African market. Please use caution when reporting on international specification. The all-new KIA Grand Sedona is expected to make its South African debut in 2021. add_circle_outline
Next-generation KIA Carnival to debut this summer 2020-06-19 The new KIA Carnival is due on-sale in Korea in the third quarter of 2020, with global sales in many of KIA’s markets to follow thereafter. KIA will release new images and more details about the fourth-generation Carnival soon. add_circle_outline
A unique MC20 prototype dedicated to Sir Stirling Moss Testing of the Trident's new super sportscar continues 2020-05-15 A prototype of the Maserati MC20, the new Maserati super sportscar, will pay homage to Sir Stirling Moss, the British motor-racing ace who died on 12 April at the age of 90. add_circle_outline
For PEUGEOT, a concept car is not a free exercise in style 2020-05-01 PEUGEOT always develops its concept cars so that they are functional and driveable, in order to offer a complete experience, even when dynamic. For several years now, PEUGEOT concept-cars have had realisticdimensions (architecture & wheel size) and are equipped with elements that can be seen in production vehicles. add_circle_outline
I-PACE wins overall Car of the Year award, as well as the Best Premium Car category 2020-04-22 The win represents the first for Jaguar in the event’s 34-year history, and the first time an electric vehicle claims the coveted title Growing list of accolades also includes 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year, World Green Car and European Car of the Year add_circle_outline
This is the first time that the competition has been won by a Jaguar and also the first win by an electric car. 2020-04-22 There are a number of category winners in the 2020 AutoTrader South African Car of the Year, and these winners were announced as well. add_circle_outline
Sedona named Best Value Minivan thanks to affordable, family-friendly features 2020-04-18 PARENTS narrowed the field of more than 50 contenders by choosing the minivans (MPVs) and SUVs that passed government safety tests with excellent results add_circle_outline
KIA Soul EV and Telluride win 2020 World Car Awards 2020-04-10 The winners of the World Car Awards are decided by an independent international jury comprising 86 highly-experienced, well-respected automotive journalists from 24 countries around the world. add_circle_outline
Lexus Craftsmanship – impressive spec changes to IS, NX, RC and LS 2020-04-08 Change for change’s sake is rarely worthwhile, particularly when you are talking about the generously-appointed, state-of-the-art range of models from Lexus. And yet, this premium marque has still seen fit to top up its luxurious offerings. add_circle_outline
February marks another record month for used car sales! 2020-03-10 While many South Africans are concerned about the current state of the economy, there is one sector that is doing well. According to George Mienie, AutoTrader CEO, February 2020 was yet another record month for the used car market – with cumulative used car sales of just under R11.5 billion. add_circle_outline
Suzuki Auto sets new sales record in declining market 2020-03-04 More customers walked into their local Suzuki dealer than ever before in February, leading Suzuki Auto to breaking its one-month-old sales record and giving Suzuki its best start to a new year ever. add_circle_outline
BAFTA-winning director lets you ‘Just Imagine’ driving the new Jaguar F-TYPE 2020-03-03 Introduction of six-film campaign entitled ‘Just Imagine’ for new Jaguar F-TYPE, directed by BAFTA-winning director William Bartlett Films use live action and the highest-quality CGI, allowing you to ‘Just Imagine’ a new F-TYPE add_circle_outline
2017 EUROPEAN CAR OF THE YEAR WINNER PEUGEOT 3008 SUV WELCOMES 2020 EUROPEAN CAR OF THE YEAR PEUGEOT 208 TO THE STABLE 2020-03-03 The new Peugeot 208 triumphed over BMW 1 Series, Ford Puma, Porsche Taycan, Renault Clio, Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Corolla to clinch the title of 2020 European Car of the Year. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA’s C-HR CROSS-OVER GETS A NIP ‘N TUCK 2020-02-26 Toyota Safety Sense now available on C-HR, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto added Three-grade line-up continues (Standard, Plus and Luxury) New colours including Inferno Orange and Passion Red add_circle_outline
Maserati MC20: the name of the new super sports car of the Trident Brand is announced 2020-02-24 The super sports car is the first model of the new Maserati Era and it will debut by the end of May in Modena.The MC20, developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab, will be built at the Viale Ciro Menotti Plant in Modena. add_circle_outline
Seamless playback: Embedded Spotify brings music to the ears of new Jaguar F-TYPE drivers 2020-02-17 New Jaguar F-TYPE now available with embedded Spotify app, giving customers instant access to more than 50 million tracks and more than 700 thousand podcasts – without having to connect a phone Integration within the Touch Pro infotainment system enables seamless playback from devices in the home to the car add_circle_outline
Range Rover Evoque wins Best Imported Compact SUV title at Auto Motor and Sport Best Car Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 2020-02-17 Winners chosen by more than 100,000 Auto Motor und Sport magazine readers in 11 European countries, Jaguar F-TYPE takes third place in Imported Convertibles category add_circle_outline
The fifth annual Cars Awards took place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on the evening of Thursday, 06 February and showcased 2020-02-10 The Audi Q3 35 TFSI S tronic, launched in South Africa in 2019, received a first place ranking in the Crossover SUV category against its key competitors. add_circle_outline
Toyota Two-Time Winners in Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2020-02-07 The individual category scores are made up by a 50% judging-panel vote and 50% consumer vote The highest-rated vehicle amongst the three pre-selected finalists, is then declared the winner based on their score. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen wins big at the 2020 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2020-02-07 Volkswagen was the biggest winner on the night walking away with the coveted Brand of the Year award and six category wins Johannesburg. add_circle_outline
VWSA produces 200 000th Polo for export market 2020-02-06 Uitenhage –Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) reached a new milestone last week, when it produced its 200 000th unit of the current Volkswagen Polo for the export market. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars calls on UN delegates to address deep-rooted road safety inequality 2020-02-26 Volvo Cars calls on governments and regulators around the world to address a large inequality in road safety between developed and developing economies. Despite progress made in recent decades, official data shows a significant gap in the number of traffic fatalities between both categories of countries. add_circle_outline
The best cars at CES 2020 2020-01-16 “Looking at CES 2020, the future is definitely electric, entertaining and unlike anything we could have imagined ten years ago,” says Dixon. add_circle_outline
ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE 14TH TOYOTA DREAM CAR CONTEST 2020-01-15 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is inviting children, aged 15 and younger, to submit entries in the annual Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. Now in its 14th instalment, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest encourages children to visualise and sketch mobility solutions of the future as envisaged in their own worlds. add_circle_outline
CES 2020: Nissan’s twin-motor all-wheel-control technology is a force to be reckoned with 2020-01-13 Nissan is elevating the performance capability of electric vehicles with its new twin-motor all-wheel-control technology called e-4ORCE. The technology provides instant torque to all four wheels to deliver balanced, add_circle_outline
This is it, this is the year, they all say, when we start buying electric cars. 2020-01-13 The numbers, however, say we’re getting a bit jaded with the whole driving thing – after a 2% dip in 2018, global car sales have dropped by a further 4% to below 80 million units in 2019, and declining demand in China and the US is to blame. In America, it’s the third year-on-year drop in a row. add_circle_outline