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Toyota reveals all-new Yaris hatchback

2019/10/17 9:49:52 AM

Toyota has lifted the lid on its fourth-generation Yaris hatchback, sporting a more daring design and brand new platform, but don’t expect to see it in South Africa any time soon.

November fuel price prediction - a mixed bag for motorists

2019/10/16 9:47:31 AM

The price gap between 93 and 95 Unleaded petrol could widen even further in November, according to the latest prediction, which is based on mid-month data released by the Central Energy Fund.

Hyundai`s Atos is back: South African pricing & specs

2019/10/15 9:46:06 AM

Hyundai has reincarnated the Atos, and the new-generation budget hatch has just landed in South Africa, priced at R159 900 for the 1.1 Motion, which is the only derivative available at present.

Isuzu reveals all-new D-Max bakkie

2019/10/14 10:42:36 AM

Isuzu’s D-Max has been given its first redesign in eight years, and the bakkie gets a bold new look for 2020 as well as revised engines and improved overall refinement.

Toyota gunning for Tesla with reinvented Miura hydrogen car

2019/10/11 11:00:49 AM

Toyota`s Mirai hydrogen car is undergoing something of an ugly duckling to swan transformation, and chasing Tesla in the process, with this second generation model.

Refreshed Mercedes GLC and GLC Coupe touch down in SA

2019/10/10 9:29:10 AM

The Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLC Coupe are the final members of the ‘C’ family to get their mid-life makeover, and the new models are now on sale in South Africa, starting at R786 100 and offering three engine options.

Polo vs Corolla vs Elantra - which sedan has the best resale value?

2019/10/09 10:55:24 AM

The sedan market as a whole might be shrinking, but a few of the more affordable four-doors are still selling up a storm as there remains a strong demand for this type of vehicle among Uber drivers, company car fleets and even private buyers seeking a family car with a secure boot.

A duo for your dream garage: Aston Martin’s R110m DBZ Collection

2019/10/08 9:27:01 AM

Got R110 million burning a hole in your pocket? You could become one of the few lucky collectors in the world to put this curvaceous duo to your dream garage.

All-new SA-bound Isuzu D-Max to be revealed on Thursday

2019/10/07 1:03:19 PM

Isuzu’s Thai division has released a teaser video of the next-generation D-Max bakkie ahead of its official reveal, which is scheduled to take place this Thursday, October 11.

South Africa`s 50 top selling vehicles: September 2019

2019/10/03 10:37:49 AM

Despite the presence of a few green shoots, South Africa’s new vehicle market is still in the midst of a dry spell, and September’s sales figures did little to uplift industry sentiments.

Now available in SA: the all new VW T-Cross

2019/10/02 12:06:57 PM

The VW T-Cross was first shown to the media a few weeks ago at the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami. Before that, there was much talk of the T-Cross and this created a real buzz of excitement in the SUV industry. Now, after months of waiting, we were recently introduced to the T-Cross in George.

Tested: Range Rover Evoque is big on style and tech

2019/10/01 9:36:51 AM

It’s been 12 years since Land Rover wowed the world with its bold LRX concept and then turned even more heads three years later by presenting the Range Rover Evoque production model that looked almost identical.

South Africa’s new demerit system is now law – this is what you earn points for

2019/09/30 10:19:13 AM

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Bill has been signed into law by president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Here’s what the first Toyota Landcruiser looked like 68 years ago – and how it has changed

2019/09/27 9:48:01 AM

Toyota has announced that global sales of its Land Cruiser series have surpassed 10 million units.

Driven: Peugeot`s new 5008 is a smart package

2019/09/26 3:11:41 PM

There’s a new breeze sweeping through Peugeot South Africa, with an aggressive brand relaunch that includes realigning dealerships, customer relationships, and spare parts turnaround times.

Here are 10 of the greenest cars in SA

2019/09/20 9:30:51 AM

Our oceans and our planet are polluted with plastic and rubbish, killing our environment much faster than we realise. We might not all be able to physically help tidy up, but we can contribute by driving less harmful cars.

No headbanging in here: Hyundai announces central airbag

2019/09/19 9:20:05 AM

You might think the modern car was already much cushier in a crash than those of yesteryear, given the gradual proliferation of airbags, with many (but sadly not all) now coming with front, side and curtain bags, and some even offering one for the driver’s knees.

Fuel Price Prediction for October

2019/09/18 10:41:53 AM

The Rand has been steadily improving against the Dollar but the recent drone strike in Saudi Arabia has cut potential price reductions.

Africa`s new car brand Mureza to assemble vehicles in SA

2019/09/17 10:53:56 AM

To design and build affordable cars in Africa, for African drivers - that’s the aim of a new car company called Mureza.

History in motion: 109-year-old Ford Model T for sale

2019/09/16 9:25:12 AM

If ever there was a car that changed the course of history, it’s the Model T Ford.

Volvo XC40 electrified, now with 195kW!

2019/09/13 12:43:29 PM

Volvo says it reached an important milestone in its powertrain electrification programme with the debut of the new T5 Twin Engine hybrid system in the XC40 SUV.

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