Ford South Africa Achieves Sales and Exports Growth Despite Market Declining in 2024 2025-01-30 Ford Ranger recorded 25 552 sales in 2024 – its highest volume since 2018, and 935 units up on 2023. Midsize Pickup segment share for Ranger increased from 22.7 percent in 2023 to 24.3 percent last year. Ranger maintained its status as the best-selling double cab add_circle_outline
Volvo EX30 named 2025 Car of the Year (COTY) competition sponsored by Old Mutual Insure finalist 2025-01-30 The Volvo EX30 has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious South African Car of the Year competition sponsored by Old Mutual Insure. The all-electric crossover, which is enjoying substantial global sales success, is one of 17 finalists and the only fully electric vehicle vying for the crown in 2025. add_circle_outline
Award-winning Volvo EX90 coming to South Africa in 2025 2025-01-29 Engineered to be the safest Volvo ever, the EX90 introduces the marque’s invisible safety shield. This innovative system combines advanced sensing technology, including cameras, radars, and LiDAR, to protect the vehicle’s occupants and other road users. add_circle_outline
Excitement comes standard with the award-winning Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2025-01-29 Mitsubishi Motors SA are continuing their product rollout with the launch of the all-new Outlander Sport. The Outlander Sport blends modern design with practicality and Japanese engineering. add_circle_outline
OMODA C9 and JAECOO J7 named finalists in the 2025 South African Car of the Year competition 2025-01-29 Brand O&J, the division of the Chery Group that encompasses the OMODA and JAECOO brands, are proud to announce that the OMODA C9 and JAECOO J7 have been announced as finalists in the 2025 Car of the Year competition sponsored by Old Mutual Insure. add_circle_outline
GAC Motor’s Emzoom Named Finalists for the 2025 South African Car of the Year (COTY) 2025-01-28 Johannesburg, South Africa – January 27, 2025 – GAC Motor South Africa is proud to announce that the GAC GS3 EMZOOM has been selected as finalists for the prestigious 2025 South African Car of the Year (COTY) awards. add_circle_outline
"It's the final countdown to the 2025 Car of the Year" Here are your finalists for the 2025 COTY 2025-01-27 Late last year, 29 models were announced as semi-finalists in the prestigious 2025 Car of the Year (COTY) competition sponsored by Old Mutual Insure.This marks the 39th edition of the annual event, organised by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ), a non-profit organisation of automotive media specialists. add_circle_outline
Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton announced as a 2025 Car of the Year finalist 2025-01-27 The Next-Gen Mitsubishi Triton features a number of characteristics that make it a worthy finalist. The Mitsubishi Triton will compete for honours in the bakkie category of the competitions as well as the overall COTY title. add_circle_outline
JLR invests £65m in sustainable expansion of luxury paint operations in the UK and Europe for Bespoke vehicle personalisation af 2025-01-27 JLR’s paint shops in Castle Bromwich, UK and Nitra, Slovakia will be sustainably reimagined as part of ongoing efforts to reduce energy and water usage at its global manufacturing facilities and meet its net zero ambitions add_circle_outline
NEW TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS: FILLED WITH LIFE 2025-01-24 Building on its remarkable success since its local introduction in 2021, the Toyota Corolla Cross continues to captivate South African consumers with its fusion of heritage, design, and innovation. South Africa’s Second-Best Selling Passenger Vehicle New Exterior Design Across All Models (Excluding GR-S) add_circle_outline
GAC Motor South Africa Partners with Hulisani Ravele as Brand Ambassador. 2025-01-21 Johannesburg, South Africa – January 16, 2025 – GAC Motor South Africa is proud to announce its official partnership with renowned South African broadcaster and media personality, Hulisani Ravele, as the brand’s first-ever South African brand ambassador. This exciting collaboration coincides with the launch of the highly anticipated GAC EMZOOM in the South African market. add_circle_outline
OMODA & JAECOO secure top 10 spot in South Africa’s new passenger car sales with strong December performance 2025-01-15 With 655 vehicles sold last month, Chinese brands were the country's tenth best-selling passenger car purveyors, competing with established brands. Within the Brand O&J stable, the OMODA C5 led the charge, with 408 units delivered to customers in December. add_circle_outline
GWM invites South Africans to write their own story with the HAVAL H7 2025-01-15 This all-new model is the new flagship for the HAVAL range – slotting in above the perennially popular HAVAL H6 – and it brings together two of GWM’s areas of technical mastery: luxury and off-road capability. add_circle_outline
EKURHULENI SPRINGS INTO ACTION WITH JETOUR FEVER! 2024-12-13 Backed by 20 years in the automotive sector, this Springs dealership has firmly established itself as a trusted trailblazer in the industry, and with the launch of the new Jetour dealership, customers can now get value for money, affordable luxury and superior customer service with a brand that is taking South Africa by storm. add_circle_outline
Chery South Africa makes luxury even more accessible with the Tiggo 8 Pro Executive Plus 2024-12-13 Chery South Africa has expanded its flagship Tiggo 8 lineup by introducing the new Tiggo 8 Pro Executive Plus(+), available at an exclusive launch price of R499,900 for a limited time (standard retail price R529,900). add_circle_outline
Sharpened favourite: Audi South Africa confirms the local line-up of the upgraded A3 2024-12-13 Extended standard equipment is underpinned by a rationalised offering that makes it easier than ever for customers to specify their ideal A3 The A3 will be joined by sportier derivatives in due course; details of these models will be communicated early in 2025 add_circle_outline
THE PRADO THAT TURNS HEADS AND STOPS BULLETS 2024-12-12 Leading South African Luxury Armoured Car builder Armormax have just completed their first armoured 5th generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. By all accounts it’s the first armoured Prado in South Africa too. add_circle_outline
NEW CITROËN AIRCROSS SUV: CLEVER, COMFORTABLE, AND COOL 2024-12-12 Compelling value proposition with continued excellence in design and technology 7-seater option ESP and six-airbags standard on all models Backed by Stellantis We Pledge customer promise add_circle_outline
Enhance Your Holiday Experiences with BAIC: Your Perfect Travel Companion 2024-12-12 The holiday season is here; there's a unique sense of excitement in the air—time to reunite with family, take road trips, and embark on new adventures. At BAIC, we understand the importance of every journey, especially during these festive moments. add_circle_outline
aguar unveils TYPE 00. Unmistakable. Unexpected. Dramatic. 2024-12-09 Jaguar is recapturing its original ethos to ‘Copy Nothing’. Following the debut of its bold new visual identity last month, the next step on its transformational journey has been revealed in the form of a distinctive design vision concept add_circle_outline
New Mustang Gets Supercharged Bite with Shelby Super Snake Upgrades 2024-12-09 Shelby South Africa's enhancements deliver additional power, fine-tuned handling and unique styling options Each vehicle from Shelby American is documented in the official Shelby Registry add_circle_outline
TOYOTA SELLS MORE THAN 12,000 UNITS IN NOVEMBER 2024-12-09 Mirroring the positive momentum in vehicle sales, Toyota records its best sales month in November, shifting 12,106 units for a total market share of 24,9% or 215 units more than the preceding month. add_circle_outline
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF LEXUS: FROM DISRUPTOR TO INNOVATOR TO GAME-CHANGER 2024-12-09 Thirty-five years ago, Lexus set out to disrupt the automotive status quo with the promise of creating the world’s most refined luxury car, together with an unrivalled customer experience that would redefine luxury ownership. add_circle_outline
Anticipated to be the most capable electric luxury SUV: Range Rover Electric prototypes in rigorous hot-weather testing 2024-12-02 Elegance in extremity: Range Rover Electric advances through pivotal development phase – prototypes are testing in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates, in temperatures exceeding 50°C add_circle_outline
The Fiat Grande Panda gets its first international award before its launch: the "Carwow of the Year Award 2025" 2024-11-26 The Grande Panda stood out thanks to its new look, as underlined by Daniel Hohmeyer, member of the jury: ‘The Grande Panda paves the way for a completely new model family at FIAT. add_circle_outline
OMODA and JAECOO: What’s coming for 2025 2024-11-26 Brand O&J—the Chery Group division comprising the OMODA and JAECOO marques—entered the South African market in 2023 with the launch of the OMODA C5. Since then, the lineup has grown with the addition of the J7 and, more recently, the C9. add_circle_outline
Ford’s Mighty Mustang Dark Horse Stampedes onto South African Roads 2024-11-26 Mustang Dark Horse is the first new Mustang performance series to be launched in more than two decades, featuring a sinister yet premium exterior and interior styling hinting at the best Mustang performance to date add_circle_outline