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How to stay safe on South Africa’s roads during the festive season
2024/12/02 10:03:57
 
MasterDrive warns South Africans to stay alert on the road as the festive season approaches.
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Possible petrol price pain because of card transaction fees
2024/11/22 11:22:16
 
The Fuel Retailers Association (FRA) wants to tackle the issue of petrol stations absorbing card transaction costs of R0.44 per litre and is debating whether to pass this cost on to motorists.
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BMW and Mercedes under siege in South Africa
2024/11/12 11:20:45
 
Naamsa’s latest vehicle sales data shows that the rise of Chinese vehicles in South Africa is continuing unabated as consumers turn away from premium and luxury vehicles like BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
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Big trouble for petrol prices in December
2024/11/06 12:06:49
 
Early indications are that petrol and diesel prices are once again under pressure for December, with November starting out with an under-recovery in pricing.
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The 6 hatchbacks still coming to South Africa in 2024 – starting at R219,900
2024/10/29 09:43:21
 
Six new hatchbacks will still be launched in South Africa in the last two months of the year, including the next-gen Suzuki Swift, the new BMW 1 Series and Audi A3, the upgraded Mini Cooper, and the electric Fiat 500e and Abarth 500e.
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Here is the expected petrol price for November
2024/10/17 10:53:23
 
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) points to trouble for petrol and diesel prices in November.
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Big announcement about petrol and diesel prices in South Africa
2024/10/09 13:20:47
 
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said petrol and diesel should cost R14 per litre and that his department is in discussions with the National Treasury to decrease fuel prices.
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Car buyers vs Car dealers in South Africa – Insurers choose a side
2024/09/27 09:07:28
 
Between protecting the interests of car buyers and those of car dealers, insurance companies have taken a definitive stance, and they have chosen dealers.
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BMW recalls 1.5 million vehicles – Including thousands in South Africa
2024/09/11 15:32:36
 
The BMW Group has issued a recall for approximately 1.5 million vehicles globally as a result of signalling problems in their integrated braking systems (IBS), including those sold under its Mini and Rolls-Royce sub-brands.
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Good news for plastic roads in South Africa
2024/09/06 09:54:25
 
It’s been five years since the first plastic road was laid down in Jeffreys Bay, and the latest update of the road indicates it lasts longer than traditional tar—showing massive potential for the future of road construction in South Africa.
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Here is the official petrol price for September
2024/09/02 14:08:28
 
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will kick in on Wednesday, 4 September 2024.
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Used car boom hits South Africa
2024/08/21 09:11:01
 
The automotive industry is a cornerstone of South Africa’s economy, but it has been affected by the country’s cost-of-living crisis.
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The average cost of a car in South Africa in 2024 – and what you can buy with it
2024/08/14 11:38:38
 
The average value of vehicle finance in the first quarter of 2024 in South Africa is R391,000, and at this price point, you can buy roughly 21 cars.
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Vehicle sales tide finally turns: these were South Africa’s 50 top sellers in July 2024
2024/08/07 12:29:54
 
Following months of steady decline ahead of the general election and subsequent formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU), South Africa’s new vehicle sales finally bounced back in July.
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Good news for petrol prices in South Africa next week
2024/07/31 13:10:44
 
Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund shows that fuel prices should be coming down across the board when official changes are announced for Wednesday, 7 August.
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Hijackers have two new favourite car colours in South Africa
2024/07/22 10:33:44
 
Over the course of last year and the first half of 2024, security groups and insurers have highlighted that hijackings are on the rise, and bright or unusual colours are no longer a deterrent.
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Here is the expected petrol price for August
2024/07/18 12:25:56
 
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund points to flat fuel prices in August, with a negligible cut on the cards for petrol and a small hike for diesel.
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Expect a lot more car specials in South Africa over the next 6 months
2024/07/10 09:08:26
 
With the vehicle market being stifled by elevated interest rates, high car prices, and political uncertainty, dealers will have to start offering enticing incentives to get South Africans to buy cars again.
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20 SUVs launching in South Africa in the second half of 2024
2024/07/02 10:10:50
 
South Africa’s fastest-growing automotive segment is set to welcome at least 20 new models before the calendar clicks over to 2025.
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Say goodbye to these 10 cars in South Africa in 2024
2024/06/19 12:50:18
 
In recent months, several new vehicles have been introduced in the country, with more on the way. However, by the end of 2024, at least 10 cars will no longer be available in South Africa.
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Ford SA builds 1 millionth Ranger bakkie at Silverton factory
2024/06/07 09:35:38
 
One million Ranger bakkies have now rolled off the line from Ford South Africa`s manufacturing plant in Silverton. Production of the Ranger bakkie at the factory began in 2000, making it almost a quarter-century since manufacturing of the brand`s popular bakkie started.
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