Volvo EX30 receives the prestigious Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ Design Award 2024-05-03 The award recognises excellence in design based on four basic principles of good design: the quality of function, the quality of seduction, the quality of use, and the quality of responsibility. The jury of 39 experts from all over the world selected the EX30 as the winner in a competitive field with a total score of 93/100. add_circle_outline
Groundbreaking new Defender OCTA will be revealed on 3 July, following exclusive client preview events 2024-05-03 Immersive preview events around the world will allow clients to reserve and configure their groundbreaking V8 Twin Turbo Defender OCTA ahead of the global reveal Exclusivity is assured with a limited number of vehicles coming to South Africa add_circle_outline
Audi South Africa revs up the excitement with the return of the Audi driving experience 2024-05-06 Audi South Africa announces the return of the Audi driving experience exclusively held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg featuring exhilarating RS models A trio of events are scheduled from July to November, offering participants the opportunity to refine their driving skills under the guidance of professional racing drivers add_circle_outline
Suzuki maintains sales momentum in April 2024-05-06 Suzuki Auto South Africa has started its new financial year, and the second quarter of the calendar year, with a bang.Suzuki ranks #2 overall in the SA market in April Suzuki Auto SA performance recognised in the global Suzuki network add_circle_outline
New Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale triumphs at “Concorso di Eleganza di Villa d'Este” 2024-05-30 Alfa Romeo is the only brand to have won the two main prizes at the event in the same year: in 2002, with the 6C 1750 and Brera, then again in 2012 with the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS and Alfa Romeo 4C Concept. The new 33 Stradale represents a new way of conceiving the production of ‘few-offs,’ as a skillful mix of artisan processes, technological innovation, and customers’ wishes. add_circle_outline
New Volvo EX30: first ‘Moss Yellow’ models touch down in SA 2024-05-09 Volvo Car South Africa is excited to announce that the first Moss Yellow examples of the new EX30 have made local landfall, bringing an expressive new hue to this game-changing fully electric car’s colour palette. add_circle_outline
ISUZU and Engen gear up for another 1 Tank Challenge 2024-04-24 GQEBERHA, 24 APRIL 2023 – With fuel consumption remaining a priority for many motorists, ISUZU Motors South Africa, in partnership with Engen, will again showcase vehicles and fuels that are available for those looking to drive cost effectively. add_circle_outline
Opel Unveils Stunning Next Generation Grandland SUV 2024-04-23 German Energy: Designed, engineered and made in Germany BEV-native: Top-of-the-line Opel SUV based on new STLA Medium platform Electric freedom: Grandland Electric features new flat battery packaging design and will offer a range of up to around 700 kilometres (WLTP1) Lighting innovations: New Intelli-Lux Pixel HD system with over 50,000 individual elements add_circle_outline
All Range Rover. All electric. Tested for leadership. 2024-04-23 The first Range Rover Electric prototype vehicles are now being subjected to global testing, as they complete cold temperature calibration assessment in the Arctic Circle First images released of the initial all-black prototypes: its modernist design language stays true to the Range Rover bloodline while an uncamouflaged exterior underlines the build quality of the initial prototypes add_circle_outline
Driving Innovation: Salvador Caetano Group and GAC Motor Forge Ahead in South Africa's Automotive Evolution 2024-04-22 [Johannesburg], April 19th, 2024 - Salvador Caetano Group, in collaboration with GAC Motor, is set to make a significant impact on the South African automotive market with the introduction of a compelling model lineup and strategic network expansion. add_circle_outline
Always forward: The new Kia Picanto 2024-04-22 Everyone’s favourite Kia gets a bold new look with Kia’s award-winning ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy More than 100,000 Picantos sold in South Africa since first-generation model introduction in 2004 add_circle_outline
Range Rover Sport SV braking performance sets new standards 2024-04-19 Over 600 track miles per car, 860 total laps of Portimão circuit, no brake pad changes needed Innovative eight-piston Brembo Octyma calipers are the largest ever fitted to a Range Rover World-first caliper design incorporates a unique cross-shape arrangement to maximise efficiency 440mm diameter Carbon Ceramic Braking discs are the largest in the automotive industry add_circle_outline
LEXUS PRESENTS “TIME” AT THE 2024 MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2024-04-16 Time explores the possibilities created through the synergy of software and hardware, drawing inspiration from Lexus's next-generation battery EV concept model LF-ZC. The collaboration features works by Hideki Yoshimoto/Tangent, winner of the inaugural LEXUS DESIGN AWARD, with sound by musician Keiichiro Shibuya, and Dutch solar designer Marjan van Aubel add_circle_outline
The Best of All Worlds in the All-New Lexus RX 450h+ Plug-In Hybrid 2024-04-16 Touted as the best of both worlds, the plug-in hybrid has truly come into its own in recent times. Driven carefully by maximising the range permissible on a single full charge, the new Lexus RX 450h+ should be viewed as a bona fide electric SUV in its own right. For example, if you have the ability to plug in overnight after returning home from work, you’ll find that most of your daily commute can be dispatched in complete electric silence. add_circle_outline
Own your journey: The new Kia Seltos 2024-04-17 Redesigned interior brings new levels of sophistication to the Seltos range New powertrain and transmission options give customers greater choice Repositioned line-up packs a value punch in the crossover segment add_circle_outline
New JAECOO J7 officially launches in South Africa 2024-04-15 The highly anticipated JAECOO J7 has officially launched in South Africa, hitting the market as the very first model from the newly established urban off-road SUV brand. Endowed with cutting-edge design and forward-thinking technologies, the J7 is poised to take the local market by storm, with the three-strong range priced from just R549 900. add_circle_outline
Tiggo 7 Pro – a firm favourite in SA and across the world 2024-04-15 According to retail sales data for the 1st quarter of 2024, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro series achieved 3rd position in the mid-sized SUV segment with a total of 1060 units sold for the period. There are many reasons for the local and global popularity of the Tiggo 7 Pro range. add_circle_outline
All-New Ford Tourneo Delivers Eight Seats of Configurable Space, Premium Tech and Enhanced Comfort 2024-04-15 Clean-sheet design enhances performance, refinement and space for personal use and business customers Launches with Tourneo Trend LWB, using a 2.0L Single Turbo diesel engine with AdBlue and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Additional models to follow later this year add_circle_outline
ALFA ROMEO MILANO: Livestream of reveal event #EyesOnMI 2024-04-11 The wait is over! Alfa Romeo MILANO is ready to make its debut. add_circle_outline
New Opel Frontera: Spacious and Fun SUV Also Available Fully Electric 2024-04-11 Rugged interpretation: Expressive silhouette, Opel Vizor with new Blitz, pronounced wheel arches Interior delights: Dual widescreen displays, special ergonomic feature for front seats, clever storage solutions Space aplenty: Up to 1,600 litres of luggage space, optional functional roof rails Clever solutions: Wireless charging and phone projection, additional USB ports and more add_circle_outline
50K not out for Suzuki Auto South Africa 2024-04-11 The brand this week received its final sales figures for the financial year from April 2023 to March 2024. It shows that 51 969 new Suzuki models were sold in the 12-month period, setting a new all-time record and breaking through the 50 000 barrier for the first time. add_circle_outline
NEW ALFA ROMEO MILANO: SPORTINESS GOES COMPACT 2024-04-11 Welcome to MILANO, the new compact car that brings Alfa Romeo sportiness back into the largest segment in the European market. A symbolic ‘welcome back’ to fans of the Giulietta and Mito, and a warm welcome to a new generation of Alfisti enthusiasts. add_circle_outline
2024 SA Car of the Year Finalists Show Mettle Over Rigorous Test Day 2024-04-11 Jurors rise to the challenge of determining the best-performing cars in 2024 and overall Car of the Year Testing days a resounding success, with no serious mechanical malfunctions or incidents Road safety initiatives form key part of journey to 2024 Car of the Year Final results to be tallied and audited, with the announcement of the overall winner and category winners set for May Public encouraged to cast their vote in the Motor Enthusiast competition add_circle_outline
Ford Revolutionises One-Ton Van Productivity with the New Transit Custom 2024-04-11 Next-generation vehicle platform delivers enhanced load carrying, improved driver comfort and convenience matched to exceptional safety Transit Custom launches initially with Base Long Wheelbase Van, powered by 2.0L turbodiesel engine with AdBlue, delivering 100kW and 360Nm in combination with a six-speed manual gearbox add_circle_outline
SVI’S UPGRADED (FORD-APPROVED) STOPGUN V3.0 KIT 2024-04-09 SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, has released more details on its recently launched – and suitably upgraded – B6 Stopgun V3.0 armouring package for the latest-generation Ford Ranger. Likewise OEM-backed B4 and B6 discreet kits also available Upgraded armouring kit enhances sleekness and useability See new Stopgun V3.0 kit in action on our YouTube channel add_circle_outline
A Ford for Every Adventure: Driving South Africa’s Iconic Routes 2024-04-06 Top five iconic adventure roads from easy to difficult to add to your driving bucket list in 2024 Characteristics of turbodiesel engines, like the ones fitted to Ford Rangers and Everests, make them excellent adventure vehicles, particularly for high-altitude driving add_circle_outline
Back by Demand: Jeep® Brand Celebrates 4x4 Day 2024, Introducing Tuscadero for the First Time on New 2024 Jeep Wrangler 2024-04-06 Happy days are here again: Jeep brand is bringing back Tuscadero to celebrate 4x4 Day 2024. Back by popular demand, the exterior paint color - an audacious, deep and intense chromatic magenta - is making its highly anticipated return as an option on the iconic, new-for-2024 Jeep Wrangler. add_circle_outline