Five electric vehicle terms you’ve never heard of, but will know by heart soon 2021-07-21 Jaguar South Africa deconstructs the alphabet soup and offers some demystification with layman’s explanations of five must-know terms in the EV sphere. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen announces pricing for the new Golf 8 GTI 2021-07-20 Johannesburg, 19 July 2021 – The eighth generation Volkswagen Golf GTI will retail in South Africa from 1 September 2021. add_circle_outline
Land Rover joins forces with Bryan Habana to ensure the Castle Lions Series leaves a community legacy in South Africa 2021-07-18 Land Rover ambassador Bryan Habana teams up with Nelson Mandela’s former Private Secretary Zelda La Grange to plant a Land Rover Hope Garden in the Western Cape add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter takes Nelson Mandela’s legacy to the people 2021-07-19 Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha to use the Sprinter for educational programmes Mandela Day used to follow in the steps of the formidable icon add_circle_outline
Toyota GR Yaris - FIVEDRIVES - Part 5 2021-07-15 Zwartkops Raceway on the outskirts of Pretoria West is steeped in history and remains one of the most active racing circuits in South Africa. add_circle_outline
Kia pledges its support to Beeld’s Children’s Fund for the 4th consecutive year 2021-07-15 Kia again offers Picanto as the grand prize in this year’s fundraising raffle Record amount of more than R1.3 million raised in 2020 for childhood development programs add_circle_outline
Volkswagen improves year-on-year sales to remain South Africa’s leading passenger car brand 2021-07-15 Volkswagen sold over 32 600 vehicles in the first half of 2021 Polo Vivo continues to be South Africa’s best-selling passenger car add_circle_outline
Above and beyond: Land Rover supports Virgin Galactic's first fully crewed space flight 2021-07-13 Mission accomplished: Land Rover vehicles support Virgin Galactic’s first commercial space flight with a full crew Range Rover Astronaut Edition and Land Rover Defender 110 help put Sir Richard Branson into space for the first time add_circle_outline
Volkswagen adds two derivatives to Crafter 35 model range 2021-07-13 The Crafter 35 Panel Van 2.0 TDI Automatic is fitted with the same world-class standard safety systems and convenience features found in the Crafter 35 Manual version. add_circle_outline
ELECTRIFIED LEXUS MODELS REACH 2 MILLION GLOBAL SALES, AS SOUTH AFRICA CONFIRMS HYBRID-ONLY UX CROSSOVER RANGE 2021-07-13 This commitment will continue with confirmation that Lexus International will reveal the first Lexus plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2021, and the first Lexus battery electric vehicle (BEV) on a dedicated platform in 2022. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars and Geely Holding create Aurobay for joint powertrain operations 2021-07-13 The new company will be a global supplier of complete powertrain solutions including next generation combustion engines, transmissions and hybrid solutions. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to harness real-time data from customer cars to set new safety standards 2021-07-06 The first car to benefit from this new approach to safety development is the company’s first SUV on a completely new electric-only technology base. add_circle_outline
Future Volvo cars to run on Volvo operating system as company takes software development in-house 2021-07-06 Volvo Cars will take software development in-house as a car’s appeal increasingly becomes more defined by software-driven functions and features, rather than traditional automotive attributes. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to focus on range and fast-charging for next generation of fully electric cars 2021-07-06 It will do so by improving lithium-ion battery technology on its forthcoming second generation of electric cars, starting with the company’s first SUV on a completely new electric-only technology base. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars and Google continue partnership for next generation safe and connected user experience 2021-07-06 It now continues its strategic collaboration with Google to take infotainment and connectivity to the next level. add_circle_outline
Kia presents all-new Sportage, the ultimate urban SUV 2021-07-06 Excellence throughout and innovation at its core, the fifth-generation Sportage makes its global debut add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars sets out future technology roadmap 2021-07-05 As part of the event, the company will also unveil its future approach to infotainment and a concept car that visualises its technology roadmap and that shows an insight into the future of design in the pure-electric era. add_circle_outline
New Land Rover Discovery makes South African debut 2021-07-03 Enhanced exterior features distinctive new LED headlights and tail lights with fresh front and rear bumpers.Latest 3.0-litre straight-six Ingenium petrol and diesel engines add_circle_outline
First time appearance for Kia at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021-07-03 The EV6 is the first Kia to be based on revolutionary E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) technology and is powered exclusively by electric energy. add_circle_outline
Toyota GR Yaris - Rally Car for the Road 2021-07-02 Toyota’s second global GR model and a homologation model for future WRC activity New 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbo engine producing 198 kW Aerodynamic and lightweight body design, excellent power-to-weight ratio add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz eActros celebrates its world premiere! 2021-07-02 A range of up to 400 kilometres[1]; a battery capacity of up to 420 kWh[2] Impressive vehicle dynamics and great ride comfort thanks to e-axle with two powerful electric motors add_circle_outline
Toyota marks mid-year total with 56 460 units sold to date 2021-07-02 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) marks the end of the second quarter with a total of 56 460 vehicles sold in South Africa since January. add_circle_outline
Maserati meets Massimo Bottura 2021-07-02 This special Levante Trofeo belongs to the Maserati Fuoriserie customisation program, with its various alternatives allowing customers to have a Maserati tailored to their tastes. add_circle_outline
All-new INFINITI QX60 makes global Hollywood entrance 2021-06-27 YOKOHAMA, Japan — Today, INFINITI introduced the all-new, next generation of its bestselling family SUV, the 2022 INFINITI QX60. add_circle_outline
The Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for Volvo Cars’ pure electric future 2021-07-03 For Volvo Cars, electrification is more than simply a shift in powertrains. It represents a new paradigm in car design and the Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for the next generation of all-electric Volvos. add_circle_outline
Toyota C-HR - Luxury Upgraded 2021-06-27 The Toyota C-HR crossover is well known for its Avant Garde styling, high-specification level and ultra-refined turbocharged powertrain. add_circle_outline
Toyota Coaster - More Mobility for Mzansi 2021-06-26 Powering the Coaster is the 4.0-litre, inline-four N04C turbodiesel engine - delivering 100kW at 3000 rpm and 353 Nm at 1600rpm. add_circle_outline
Nissan’s European leading driving expert delivers a motoring masterclass with JUKE 2021-06-24 Paul Eames, Nissan’s European Driver Training Expert, Customer Oriented Engineering, uses his driving and engineering expertise to deliver a motoring masterclass add_circle_outline
Up, up and Norway 2021-06-21 As Norway leads the global electric mobility revolution, one of its electric mobility pioneers is the proud owner of the 500,000th Nissan LEAF. add_circle_outline
Pricing for the new Volkswagen Tiguan announced 2021-06-15 The new Tiguan, which is part of Volkswagen’s T SUV range in South Africa, will go on sale from July 2021. add_circle_outline
Nissan launches the all-new Note Aura in Japan 2021-06-15 YOKOHAMA, Japan (June 15, 2021) – Nissan today launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. add_circle_outline
Toyota co-brands zero-emission buses with CaetanoBus 2021-07-15 Zero-emission buses, manufactured by CaetanoBus in Portugal, will be co-branded with Toyota add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover to develop hydrogen-powered Defender fuel cell prototype 2021-06-15 Jaguar Land Rover announces hydrogen concept to be based on new Land Rover Defender add_circle_outline
All-New Nissan Navara now built in Africa for Africa 2021-06-15 Rabotho said that COVID-19 had been a major disruption worldwide, but Nissan South Africa employees had been more than up for the challenge. add_circle_outline
The space to move: introducing the new Kia Pegas 2021-06-14 New Pegas compact sedan combines high value with class-leading connectivity features Best-in-class boot size and spacious interior mean it’s perfectly suited to growing families add_circle_outline
Now with first-reveal video: Toyota's Land Cruiser 300 breaks cover 2021-06-13 Dubai, UAE - The much anticipated Land Cruiser 300 made its global debut in a YouTube-hosted worldwide premiere add_circle_outline
The all-new Kia Sportage sets new standards with inspiring SUV design 2021-06-13 Fifth-generation Sportage looks to the future with a sleek yet muscular and modern exterior design Cutting-edge interior blends ergonomic layout and the latest tech innovations to create an inspiring space add_circle_outline
Short wheelbase Defender 90 ready to tackle South Africa 2021-06-03 Three door Defender boasts impressive capability and advanced technologies in a compact design, capable of seating six add_circle_outline
Jaguar I-PACE completes Everesting Challenge on a single charge with Olympic ace at the wheel 2021-06-03 Peak efficiency: All-electric Jaguar I-PACE completes 'Everesting Challenge' by climbing 8,848m – the height of Mount Everest – on a single charge add_circle_outline
ALL-NEW NISSAN QASHQAI: ELEVATING THE DRIVE 2021-06-03 Significantly stiffer bodyshell improves response and refinement Reworked steering with quicker ratio for better agility New platform designed to accommodate two innovative electrified powertrains add_circle_outline
HILUX POSTS ITS HIGHEST TOTAL SALES IN 2021 2021-06-03 You really cannot keep the Toyota Hilux out of the news. It has sold more than one million units in South Africa (SA), has been the segment leader for 48 of the 50-plus years it’s been in SA and currently boasts the longest active model range in the country. add_circle_outline
Land Rover Defender supports the world’s toughest adventure race 2021-06-13 Perfect partnership: Award-winning Land Rover Defender to play vital role as a support vehicle at the world’s toughest adventure race – the Red Bull X-Alps 2021 add_circle_outline
ALL-NEW LEXUS NX PREMIERES, HERALDLING THE START OF LEXUS’ NEXT CHAPTER 2021-06-13 Possesses the latest Lexus advanced safety technologies Accelerates the proliferation of electrified models by offering Lexus’ first-ever Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV); also offered as a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). add_circle_outline
South African musician Lira and sports presenter Elma Smit join Land Rover as new Defender 90 ambassadors 2021-06-13 Award-winning vocalist Lira and well-known sports presenter Elma Smit have been announced as Land Rover South Africa ambassadors for the new Defender 90. add_circle_outline