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Changan returning to South Africa with new range of SUVs, sedans, bakkies and NEVs

2025/04/01 13:08:51

The Changan automobile brand is returning to South Africa thanks to a distribution agreement with Jameel Motors and the new products on the radar are a far cry from the small bakkies offered previously.

New SA-bound MG4 electric hatchback revealed with Cyberster-inspired looks

2025/03/24 10:13:48

The first pictures of the new-generation MG4 electric hatchback have surfaced online, via China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

3 car brands taking over South Africa

2025/03/10 11:26:54

Car buyers prioritise affordability over everything else, and South Africans turn to Chery, Mahindra, and Suzuki while other, more expensive brands are struggling.

Here is the official petrol price for March

2025/03/04 12:22:39

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 5 March 2025.

Toll fee hikes 2025: What it will cost to drive on SA roads

2025/02/27 15:52:33

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced a 4.84% increase in annual toll fees, effective from Saturday, 1 March 2025.

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.

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