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ArticleMay 20, 2026

Dacia Sandriders Charge Into South American Rally Raid

The FIA World Rally-Raid Championship shifts its rhythm and continent as it lands in South America for round three, where The Dacia Sandriders arrive not as newcomers, but as the team everyone is now chasing. After back-
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Grenadier Pub Named Official Origin Site of 4x4 Icon

In a quiet pocket of Belgravia where London’s pace softens into pub conversation and polished stone streets, a global automotive story has been formally rooted in place. The Grenadier pub has been awarded World Origin Si
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ArticleMay 20, 2026

Horse Powertrain unveils upgraded HORSE V20 engine

In the steadily tightening world of global emissions regulation, evolution rarely arrives in leaps. It comes in carefully engineered steps, measured in grams of CO₂ saved, fractions of fuel economy improved, and producti
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ArticleMay 20, 2026

Stellantis and Dongfeng Push Partnership Into Europe’s EV Core

Stellantis and Dongfeng Group are taking a long-standing global relationship into a new phase, announcing plans to establish a Europe-based joint venture that will span sales, distribution, manufacturing, purchasing, and
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Mitsubishi Triton gains Bi-Turbo power and GLS upgrade

In Johannesburg, the bakkie segment is never still. It shifts, sharpens, and reinvents itself with the same persistence as the roads it is built to conquer. Now, Mitsubishi Motors South Africa is stepping firmly into tha
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Audi A2 e-tron Signals New Era of Compact EVs Preview

In a decisive step toward an all-electric future, Audi is preparing to expand its compact portfolio with the upcoming A2 e-tron, a model that signals both renewal and reinvention for the brand’s entry-level premium segme
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ArticleMay 20, 2026

iCAUR 03T Debuts as All-Electric SUV in South Africa

After months of anticipation building like a charge slowly filling a high-capacity battery, the all-new iCAUR 03T has officially arrived on South African soil, stepping into the spotlight as a bold new contender in the c
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ArticleMay 20, 2026

Hot Wheels Launches First Tiniest Team Principal Search

London doesn’t often feel like the opening lap of a new racing universe, but on Wednesday 20th May 2026, the starting lights flickered on something delightfully unexpected. Mattel, Inc. has announced a global search for
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Mission 44 Becomes 2026 Festival of Speed Charity Partner

The 2026 edition of the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will carry a renewed sense of purpose beyond the roar of engines and the spectacle of speed, as it welcomes Mission 44 as its Official Charity Partner. T
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ArticleMay 20, 2026

Amalgam unveils 12 Ferrari 312 T4 Villeneuve models

In the rarefied world where engineering becomes art and motorsport memory is preserved in miniature, Amalgam Collection has unveiled one of its most emotionally charged creations to date: a strictly limited edition of ju
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ArticleMay 20, 2026

ISUZU Launches Farmer Solidarity Campaign at NAMPO 2026

At NAMPO 2026 in South Africa, ISUZU Motors South Africa placed the country’s farming community firmly at the centre of attention with the launch of its Farmer Solidarity Campaign, a timely response to the ongoing Foot a
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ArticleMay 20, 2026

Volvo and Google Bring Gemini Vision to the EX60 Debut

In a glimpse of driving’s near-future nervous system coming online, Volvo Cars and Google are fusing automotive intelligence with frontier AI to create something that feels less like a dashboard upgrade and more like per