Datsun raises the bar with the new Datsun GO and GO+ CVT versions 2019-11-13 But what exactly is CVT? CVT is a vehicle transmission system with a variable gear for different driving situations. It allows for seamless gear shifting and offers better power delivery and improved fuel economy when compared to traditional transmissions. add_circle_outline
Jaguar I-PACE wins Golden Steering Wheel award for best SUV 2019-11-13 Expert jury including racing drivers Hans-Joachim Stuck and Mattias Ekström award I-PACE class win after final tests at the Lausitz-Ring circuit in Germany, Jaguar’s third Golden Steering Wheel win, following the F-TYPE sports car in 2013 and the XF saloon in 2016 add_circle_outline
THE NEW LEXUS RX: THE LUXURY SUV PIONEER ATTAINS NEW HEIGHTS 2019-11-13 Premium appointments, exquisite craftsmanship and an expansive cabin are still the hallmarks of the new Lexus RX range, but the latest iteration of this pioneering luxury SUV, adds striking aesthetic upgrades as well as a whole host of connectivity and safety technology mods to its long list of virtues. add_circle_outline
New Defender faces toughest test yet in James Bond movie, No Time To Die 2019-11-13 Tested by experts: Stunt Co-ordinator Lee Morrison and stunt driver Jess Hawkins give insight into creating No Time To Die’s spectacular car chase sequences add_circle_outline
GranTurismo Zéda projects Maserati towards the future 2019-11-12 GranTurismo Zéda is the car created to celebrate the last day of production of the Maserati GranTurismo.Zéda is the bridge which connects the past, the present and the future. It means “Z” in the Modena dialect; add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to implement blockchain traceability of cobalt used in electric car batteries 2019-11-12 Volvo Cars will become the first carmaker to implement global traceability of cobalt used in its batteries by applying blockchain technology. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s Uitenhage plant sets new record for production in October 2019-11-08 Uitenhage – With its local production schedule for October, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) set a new record for the number of vehicles produced in one month. add_circle_outline
T-Cross has become Volkswagen’s best-selling imported model 2019-11-07 With only two months since its launch, the T-Cross has become Volkswagen’s best-selling imported model add_circle_outline
Springboks around South Africa on their Champions Trophy Tour 2019-11-07 A fleet of Land Rover vehicles headed by the Springbok Range Rover Sport SVR will escort the Springboks around South Africa on their Champions Trophy Tour Land Rover and the Rugby World Cup 2019™ winning squad will visit seven major cities over the next week add_circle_outline
You’ve arrived. And so has the new Nissan Micra 1.0t 2019-11-06 The new Nissan Micra 1.0t comes with increased engine power (84 kW/180 Nm), a dropped suspension and a state-of-the-art Bose sound system. add_circle_outline
For holiday travelling, camping, garden clean-ups, furniture moving or running a side-hustle business, investing in a trailer 2019-11-06 For holiday travelling, camping, garden clean-ups, furniture moving or running a side-hustle business, investing in a trailer can be a very smart decision. add_circle_outline
KIA’s Futuron Concept proposes an illuminating new design for an electric SUV coupe 2019-11-06 New ‘tiger face’ incorporates innovative Star Cloud light signature, Spacious cabin with flexible seating and Level 4 autonomy Concept makes international debut at CIIE 2019 add_circle_outline
New Land Rover Defender delivers Webb Ellis Trophy to the Springboks at Rugby World Cup Final 2019-11-05 Incredible scenes of celebrations as New Defender 90 makes its Asian debut on the pitch, after South Africa triumphs over England, Incomparable, unstoppable and tough – attributes shared by the New Land Rover Defender and the winning South African side add_circle_outline
Volkswagen invests in local youth development with vehicle and bicycle handover 2019-11-05 Uitenhage – In line with its commitment to improving education and empowering the youth, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has provided a new vehicle and 60 bicycles to assist local community organisations. add_circle_outline
Toyota versus Volkswagen: which has the better resale value? 2019-11-05 Toyota and Volkswagen are the two giants of the local motor industry; they dominate vehicle sales statistics and both brands are much loved by South African motorists. add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover printed electronics power next-generation in-car personalisation 2019-11-05 Lightweight Electronics in Simplified Architecture (LESA) will allow curved screens on dashboards and drivers to customise colour-changing body panels, Award-winning LESA technology builds on existing printable electronics technology used in flexible wearables and OLED TVs add_circle_outline
Be distinguished – Suzuki launches Special Editions 2019-11-11 Suzuki Auto South Africa is celebrating its recent sales success and its 75 000 customers in South Africa with the introduction of Special Editions of the Swift and Ignis. add_circle_outline
Nissan Intelligent Mobility Technology Tour 2019 2019-11-01 Nissan has a dual motor AWD electric Leaf, but you can’t buy it, Nissan has unveiled a dual-motor AWD version of its all-electric Leaf, but the automaker is not making it available for sale. add_circle_outline
Suzuki also sold the most vehicles ever through its dealer channel 2019-11-05 Suzuki Auto South Africa is riding the wave of popularity after recording its best-ever sales-month in October 2019. add_circle_outline
Which mid-sized SUV has the best resale value 2019-11-18 The Mercedes-Benz GLC is famous its comfort, the Audi Q5 is a benchmark when it comes to refinement, the Volvo XC60 is synonymous with safety, the Jaguar F-Pace is spacious and handles well while the BMW X3 is a technological wunderkind. add_circle_outline
The all-new KIA Seltos to debut in South Africa before the end of the year 2019-11-05 The all-new KIA Seltos will go on sale nationally in the second half of November 2019. More information of specification and pricing will be released closer to the on sale date. add_circle_outline
KIA reveals exterior images of all-new K5 fastback sedan for the Korean market 2019-11-12 New ‘Tiger Nose Evolution’ design integrates grille and headlamps Distinctive appearance creates a strong on-road presence New sedan on-sale in Korea in December, with global markets to follow add_circle_outline
TOYOTA REVEALS THE MOST POWERFUL RAV4 EVER 2019-11-20 The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4, on the market for barely a year, is going more places than it has ever gone before. The arrival of the first-ever RAV4 TRD Off-Road model was announced earlier this year, and today add_circle_outline
WESTVAAL MOTOR GROUP EXPANDS INTO THE NORTH WEST WITH A NEW CITROËN DEALERSHIP 2019-10-31 This new showroom, part of Westvaal’s expansion of dealerships into the Rustenburg, Polokwane, Somerset West and Nelspruit areas is a significant move for the brand. add_circle_outline
First for Africa: First for Africa: Volkswagen and Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda and Siemens la 2019-10-30 Volkswagen and Siemens sign joint development agreement to conduct electric mobility feasibility project, Pilot Project part of Moving Rwanda Initiative,Four e-Golfs and one charging station for the initial phase of the pilot project add_circle_outline
Jaguar designs all-electric race car for Gran Turismo Sport 2019-10-29 Futuristic Jaguar sports car debuts in Gran Turismo Sport during the Gran Turismo World Tour event in Tokyo, The Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupé has been designed and developed from the ground up as a pure, all-electric, all-wheel drive race car for the globally-renowned game add_circle_outline
TOYOTA ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION-READY BATTERY-ELECTRIC VEHICLE 2019-10-28 Toyota has revealed details of a new, production-ready ultra-compact battery-electric vehicle (BEV) ahead of a planned commercial launch in Japan late next year add_circle_outline
Nissan unveils Ariya Concept at Tokyo Motor Show 2019-10-28 Nissan unveiled the Ariya Concept, a crossover EV with twin electric motors, powerful acceleration, award-winning driver assistance technology and a look that signals a complete reinvention of the brand’s design. add_circle_outline
Nissan launches new era in design and performance at Tokyo Motor Show 2019-10-25 The concepts signify Nissan’s direction for its upcoming vehicle lineup and the new possibilities for design and technology that a new EV platform allows. add_circle_outline
As dry, hot weather conditions persist across parts of South Africa 2019-10-24 As dry, hot weather conditions persist across parts of South Africa, the risk of veld fires is increasing exponentially.While some of these may be mild enough to only require a decrease in speed, add_circle_outline
Opportunity to welcoming all Peugeot clients to Peugeot Westvaal 2019-10-24 October 1st 2019 marked the start of an exciting new chapter in Klerksdorp when the Westvaal Motor Group opened the doors of the latest addition to their stable - Westvaal Peugeot. add_circle_outline
Lexus will unveil its first full-electric production vehicle next month 2019-10-24 Making its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Lexus LF-30 Electrified concept points to upcoming battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) that deliver a fundamental leap in performance, handling, control and driver enjoyment. add_circle_outline
Self-driving Prototype Jaguar I-PACE hits the roads for the first time in Dubai 2019-10-23 Self-driving prototype Jaguar I-PACE was showcased at Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, Jaguar I-PACE, 2019 World Car of the Year and World Green Car of the Year, was chosen due to its strong sustainability credentials add_circle_outline
Volvo announces one year of free electricity with plug-in hybrids 2019-10-21 Volvo Cars has announced a ground-breaking global incentive scheme, branded the Recharge campaign, whereby the buyers of all new hybrid plug-ins will receive a full refund for all electricity used in the first year of ownership. add_circle_outline
Jaguar celebrates 60th anniversary of legendary MK 2 sports sedan with unique Rankin photograph 2019-10-21 Rooms by Rankin’ is a series of specially commissioned photographs to celebrate the design of the XF, XE and the legendary Mk 2 sports sedan, Jaguar Mk 2 was launched in 1959 at the Earls Court Motor Show with a graceful design that epitomised the era add_circle_outline
Jaguar I-PACE is the first all-electric Nürburgring Race eTaxi 2019-10-16 All-electric I-PACE is 2019 World Car of the Year, European Car of the Year and German Car of the Year, State-of-the-art 90kWh lithium-ion battery delivers 0-100km/h in 4.8sec with range of up to 470km add_circle_outline
NEW CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS COMPACT SUV: CITROËN REINFORCES ITS INTERNATIONAL SUV OFFENSIVE 2019-10-15 Its unique body styling and its generous form lends it a powerful and fresh attitude, Inspired by customers’ expectations, this “people-minded “ SUV features unrivalled spaciousness and modular design. add_circle_outline
New Citroën C3 offers a delightfully offbeat take on in-car living. 2019-10-15 With the arrival of New C3 there’s a wind of change blowing through the motoring scene. The versatile little hatchback sets a style of its own, standing out from the crowd with its perky, colourful, appealing personality. add_circle_outline
CITROËN REVEALS ITS NEW FLAGSHIP C5 AIRCROSS SUV 2019-10-15 Citroën has revealed its flagship New C5 Aircross SUV as the brand continues its international SUV offensive. With its classical SUV-shape, large 720mm diameter wheels, its robust and muscular design and its raised ground clearance of 230mm. add_circle_outline
Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition now in South Africa 2019-10-14 Features a 405kW 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine and beautifully crafted interior and exterior enhancements, Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition is priced from R1,743,325 add_circle_outline
The Avanza’s combination of 7-seater capacity 2019-10-14 The Toyota Avanza has been truly embraced by the South African public since the first generation was introduced in 2010. The current model achieves an Average Monthly Volume of around 440 units – making it a formidable player in both the MPV segment and Toyota’s passenger-car line-up. add_circle_outline
TOYOTA TO UNVEIL 2nd GENERATION MIRAI CONCEPT 2019-10-11 Toyota will take advanced zero-emission fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology to new heights when it previews the second-generation Mirai at this month's Tokyo Motor Show. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen Group South Africa makes significant gains in market share 2019-10-09 Johannesburg – Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) showed a solid performance in the South African passenger car market from January to September with a market share of 23.2%. add_circle_outline
Mercedes-Benz Trucks further prioritises safety during National Transport Month 2019-10-09 TSHWANE - In 2005 the South African government declared October as National Transport Month in order to raise awareness on the crucial role the industry plays in the economy. add_circle_outline