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Hatchbacks vs Crossovers in South Africa – the winner is clear

2025/02/18 10:20:08

South Africa has cemented itself as a crossover nation, with the vehicle type shooting past hatchbacks as the passenger vehicle of choice.

Bad news about driving licences in South Africa

2025/02/12 09:26:12

The Auditor-General (AG) has concluded an investigation into a controversial driver’s licence card printing machine tender that could significantly delay South Africa’s new licence cards.

Volvo recalls 3 cars in South Africa

2025/02/06 13:54:21

Volvo has issued a recall for three of its vehicle models in South Africa due to safety concerns, according to a statement from the National Consumer Commission (NCC).

R1.00 per litre petrol price pain for South Africa

2025/01/30 13:23:34

South Africa’s fuel price recoveries are continuing their negative slide, with both petrol and diesel lined up for big hikes in February.

Big international car brand returns to South Africa

2025/01/22 15:21:47

MG will be making a return to South Africa on Tuesday (21 January), with the now Chinese-owned car brand offering three new models to the local market.

Here is the expected petrol price for January

2024/12/17 10:45:06

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) points to more good news than bad for fuel prices in the country in the new year.

Diesel ban in South Africa still coming

2024/12/09 11:03:23

South Africa’s transition to cleaner diesel fuels remains on the horizon, with plans to ban the sale of diesel containing more than 10 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur by 2027 still in motion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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