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
TOYOTA SIGNS OFF 2019 WITH A 24.2% MARKET SHARE AND 40 YEARS OF SALES LEADERSHIP 2020-01-09 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) marked the turn of the decade with 40 years of consecutive local market leadership. During this period, Toyota has won two Car of the Year awards, changed its insignia and introduced Lexus as its luxury brand – among other key milestones. add_circle_outline
Brains and Brawn: Rugged New Land Rover Defender showcases world-first dual eSIM connectivity at CES 2020 2020-01-09 2020 Land Rover Defender features world-first dual-modem, dual eSIM design for enhanced connectivity and functionality. Powered by two Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820Am Automotive Platforms, each with an integrated Snapdragon X12 modem add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover acquires all-terrain performance specialist Bowler 2020-01-08 Bowler brings its expertise in all-terrain vehicle dynamics, low-volume production techniques and extreme durability to Jaguar Land Rover Derbyshire-based specialist complements existing SV, Vehicle Personalisation and Classic divisions add_circle_outline
Nissan Group of Africa’s top road safety tips for the festive season 2020-01-06 Of course, your first course of action should be to invest in one of our exceptional vehicles. But these safety tips should keep you safe, no matter what you’re driving or where you’re going – be it the coast or the mall. add_circle_outline
Action vehicles from No Time to Die now on display at Bond in Motion 2020-01-06 Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould, Stunt Coordinator Lee Morrison and Stunt Driver Mark Higgins give insight into creating the spectacular stunt sequences in No Time To Die. add_circle_outline
The new Jaguar F-TYPE: Purposeful, beautiful, timeless 2020-01-07 New bonnet with flowing surfaces representing ‘liquid metal’ sculpture enhances visual length and subtly references Jaguar’s sports car heritage Super-slim Pixel LED headlights* add_circle_outline
Jaguar gives I-PACE drivers an on-board product genius - available at the push of a button 2019-12-12 New I-Assistance service allows I-PACE drivers to get the most out of their vehicle by answering questions on demand, Dedicated specialists are available by simply pushing the bCall button in the I-PACE’s overhead console I-Assistance is available for free for all Jaguar I-PACE customers add_circle_outline
How to escape a burning vehicle 2019-12-12 This morning a bus en route to Zimbabwe caught alight. No one was killed in the crash but news reports say there were a few moments of panic as passengers desperately tried to escape the vehicle by climbing through windows. add_circle_outline
From race to road: Jaguar enhances its award-winning I-Pace with knowledge gained from the race track 2019-12-11 Jaguar has taken technical knowledge gained from the I-PACE eTROPHY race series to develop a range-boosting software upgrade for I-PACE customers.Changes to the all-electric model will improve battery performance and deliver up to 20km of additional real-world range on a full charge add_circle_outline
Jaguar and GridCars launch live EV charge station map 2019-12-10 The R30-million Jaguar Powerway investment, combined with the network of GridCars-supported public chargers, makes day-to-day travel as well as longer day trips and even very long journeys possible for owners of electric vehicles. add_circle_outline
Refreshed Nissan Qashqai range with all-new NissanConnect 2.0 Infotainment System 2019-12-10 NissanConnect is an advanced infotainment system which enhances the relationship between you and your vehicle through the seamless and intuitive integration of your smartphone with your Qashqai. add_circle_outline
What sets the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank – apart from other motoring award programmes? 2019-12-09 When Cars.co.za decided to launch its Consumer Awards in 2015, it had the luxury of starting the programme afresh; unencumbered by industry expectations. add_circle_outline
Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic AWD Inscription – 6 Seater - Specs 2019-12-09 List price: R 1,131,600 including 15% VAT C02 tax: R 3,668.50 Price as tested: R 1,269,400 including VAT & C02 tax Warranty: 5-year / 100,000 km warranty Maintenance: 5-year / 100,000 km full maintenance plan add_circle_outline
The new Jaguar F-TYPE: Even greater driver reward 2019-12-09 New Jaguar F-TYPE R gains 423kW supercharged V8 for 0-100km/h in just 3.7 seconds and an uprated chassis with new springs, dampers, anti-roll bars, electric power-assisted steering calibration and new wheels and tyres. add_circle_outline
Bakkie of the Year battle is on 2019-12-09 Is Toyota’s sales-topping Hilux really the best, as the numbers suggest? What about the Ford Ranger? The Isuzu D-Max? Let’s not forget the Mitsubishi Triton, the Mercedes-Benx X-Class, Nissan’s Navara, Mahindra’s Pik Up, Toyota’s long-serving but popular Land Cruiser 79 and VW’s Amarok. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA LEADS THE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY CONVOY 2019-12-05 The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) recently unveiled the designs that will feature on the vehicles making up the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay Convoy. add_circle_outline
The new Mercedes-Benz GLB 2019-12-05 Andalusia. Powerful proportions with short overhangs and offroad-oriented design as well as optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive and a special off-road light which helps detect obstacles in front of the vehicle at low speeds – the new Mercedes-Benz GLB is a versatile compact SUV. add_circle_outline
14-SEATER HIACE RE-INTRODUCED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND 2019-12-05 Following the release of the all-new Quantum in May this year (sporting the new semi-bonnet design), Toyota South Africa has made the decision to re-introduce the 14-seater version of the previous- generation people carrier under the Hiace nameplate. add_circle_outline
TRILOGY FOR TOYOTA IN 2020 COTY FINALISTS 2019-12-05 The stage has been set for the 2020 South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) Car of the Year competition (COTY) with the formal announcement of the finalists. add_circle_outline
New Jaguar F-TYPE makes world premier with a little help from Hot Wheels® 2019-12-05 New Jaguar F-TYPE ready to hit the road after taking unique tour of the Jaguar Design Studio in miniature, camouflaged. add_circle_outline
PEUGEOT CITROËN SOUTH AFRICA OPENS ITS FIRST EVER POP UP STORE IN MENLYN 2019-12-04 Peugeot Citroën South Africa, known for their innovation and experimentation is celebrating their first pop-up retail store launched on November 1st in the Menlyn Maine shopping Mall. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA ON COURSE TO CLAIM 40 YEARS OF CONSECUTIVE SALES LEADERSHIP 2019-12-03 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is on course to claim four decades of industry sales leadership by the end of 2019.While this will be a remarkable feat for TSAM. add_circle_outline
The new Jaguar F-TYPE 2019-12-03 F-TYPE evolves into a purer, more sculpted and assertive expression of the definitive Jaguar sports car Luxurious materials, exacting craftsmanship and beautiful detailing define the driver-focused interior. add_circle_outline
Holiday Heroes set to ensure Jaguar and Land Rover customers are safe this festive season 2019-12-02 Holiday Heroes team ready to keep end-of-year journeys on track with a fleet of emergency vehicles and helicopters Take me home chauffeur services and 24-hour armed security on call Discounted driving courses for customers at Jaguar Land Rover EXPERIENCE Johannesburg add_circle_outline
Castrol develops a bespoke range of lubricants for Jaguar Land Rover 2019-12-02 Castrol and Jaguar Land Rover collaboration demonstrates joint technology leadership with lubricants developed exclusively for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles Castrol EDGE Professional is the only product exclusively recommended by Jaguar Land Rover add_circle_outline
Flood warning issued 2019-12-09 Parts of South Africa have been experiencing continual rainfall for almost a week now. Today warnings have been issued in certain provinces: Gauteng, eastern parts of North West, north-eastern Free State and western Highveld of Mpumalanga. Should you find yourself on the roads encountering heavy rainfall, follow these tips add_circle_outline
Land Rover introduces a value-packed Discovery to South Africa 2019-12-11 The 50 units are based on the popular Discovery SE package which comes standard with LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a 10-speaker Enhanced Sound System add_circle_outline
HINO TO ENTER FIRST DAKAR RALLY IN SAUDI ARABIA 2019-11-29 Hino, Japan’s leading truck manufacturer, has entered two, all-wheel drive trucks in the 2020 Dakar Rally, which is the 42nd in the series and will take place in Saudi Arabia for the first time. add_circle_outline
KIA Motors hands over Picanto to lucky winner of the Beeld Children’s Fund fundraising drive 2019-11-29 The Beeld Children’s Fund annual fundraising raffle is also made possible through the support of Afrikaans radio station, Radiosondergrense (RSG 100-104fm). Both RSG and KIA Motors have already committed their continued support in 2020. add_circle_outline
Limited edition Range Rover Sport straight from the Dark Side 2019-11-29 The Range Rover’s roof is also contrast black, and further black accents can be found inside where the headliner is wrapped in Ebony Morzine trim and seats are upholstered in Ebony Winsor Leather. add_circle_outline
Extended warranty terms for the entire FUSO Trucks range 2019-11-29 PRETORIA: FUSO Trucks is ending 2019 with a notable bang, proving that Simply Better Trucks is not just a brand philosophy, but a promise that it is determined to firmly deliver on. add_circle_outline
Which Fuel Economy Tour champions have the best resale value? 2019-11-29 The results of the recent inaugural WesBank Fuel Economy Tour are in – so we know which vehicles are super economical. But how do those vehicles fare in the resale stakes? add_circle_outline
Nissan, proudly associated with COSMO Men Stand Up 2020 2019-11-27 Artists such as Shane Eagle, Nasty C, Mathew Mole and J Something will all be lending their voices to the call for an end to toxic masculinity and sexual harassment add_circle_outline
A Thule Luggage Box Saves The (holi) Day 2019-11-27 Sometimes even the most ruthless and dogmatic approach to travelling light seems pointless: the car earmarked for the trip inevitably ends up being too small for what needs to be packed into it for the family’s annual jaunt to the seaside, the bushveld, or the mountains. add_circle_outline
“The Knob” - Land Rover Discovery Tow Assist technology is proved ‘idiot proof’ by Jack and Michael Whitehall 2019-11-27 30 years of Land Rover Discovery: Comedian and actor Jack Whitehall and his father Michael go travelling in a new film with Land Rover,Race against time: Under his father’s instruction, Jack reverses a 6.8m long Airstream caravan along the narrow tidal causeway to shore from La Corbière Lighthouse in Jersey add_circle_outline
The LEGO Group brings iconic Nissan GT-R NISMO to life in bricks 2019-11-25 LEGO® Speed Champions Nissan GT-R NISMO pays tribute to the legendary Japanese supercar. The set will be available in the first half of 2020. add_circle_outline
Kingsley Holgate offers some wise tips for travel to Mozambique this holiday season 2019-11-25 “We’ve experienced the Zen of travel for more than 30 years,” says Kingsley. “There’s no reason why crossing African borders needs to be a stressful experience. In fact, safe passage can be easier accomplished if approached with a relaxed attitude.” add_circle_outline
KIA wins two 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year awards 2019-11-25 KIA XCeed wins ‘Urban Car Award’; KIA e-Soul claims ‘Green Car Award Votes from 41 female jury members from 34 different countries Both KIA models popular with those looking for a new urban crossover add_circle_outline
Volvo XC90 wins Large Luxury SUV category at Gumtree Auto Pre-Owned Car Awards 2019-11-22 The 2019 Gumtree Auto Pre-Owned Car Awards was held at Katy’s Palace Bar in Sandton on 24 October. The awards categories ranged from best Budget City Car to best Large Luxury SUV. add_circle_outline
WORLD PREMIER OF LEXUS’ FIRST EV, THE UX 300e 2019-11-22 First Lexus EV embodies the refined driving performance and NVH of the brand’s DNA Legendary Lexus reliability inherited from hybrid electrification technology heritag Featuring the distinctive design and high functionality of the original UX add_circle_outline
KIA reveals all-new KX3 at the Guangzhou Motor Show 2019-11-22 All-new KX3 compact SUV offers advanced driving capabilities, slick design and new technology The Futuron concept SUV coupe, all-new K3 midsize electric sedan and other future-oriented models and concepts wow visitors add_circle_outline
KIA unleashes untamed Seltos X-Line concepts at 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show 2019-11-21 Conceived and penned at the KIA Motors America Design Centre, and built by Zero to 60 Designs of Corona, California, the concepts are meant to further convey the active lifestyles Seltos owners will embrace. add_circle_outline
Telluride triumphs in Los Angeles 2019-11-21 “KIA’s investment in all of their SUVs has paid off with a full lineup of top-notch models,” said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor, U.S. News Best Cars. “No matter what size SUV you’re looking for, KIA has one that will work perfectly.” add_circle_outline