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ArticleJune 3, 2026

ORA 5 Set to Expand GWM’s Compact SUV Offering

Johannesburg, South Africa, 3 June 2026 – Following its first public appearance at GWM South Africa’s annual awards ceremony in March 2026, the all-new ORA 5 is preparing for its official South African debut in July 2026
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

E-Hailing Safety in South Africa: Risks on Every Ride

For many South Africans, e-hailing has become as routine as switching on a kettle in the morning or catching the last light home after a long day. It is woven into daily movement, a bridge between work, errands, and the
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

Maserati Shines at Motor Valley Fest in Modena 2026

Modena once again pulsed like a finely tuned engine turned festival as Maserati S.p.A. closed its participation in the eighth edition of Motor Valley Fest with a commanding presence that blurred the line between automoti
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

Theon Design 964 Carbon 911: 421bhp Bespoke Commission

In the measured quiet of Deddington, Oxfordshire, Theon Design has introduced a new interpretation of the air-cooled Porsche 911 (964), a machine that feels less like a restoration and more like a carefully composed mech
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

Lepas Shines at JC Le Roux Cap Classique Event 2026

Johannesburg played host to a moment of refined automotive theatre this past weekend as Lepas South Africa, a dynamic new sub brand of Chery Group South Africa, made a striking appearance at the prestigious JC Le Roux Ca
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

Chinese Brands Redefine UK Car Retail Experience

The latest Carblah Customer Experience Index has quietly upended long-held assumptions about who leads in automotive retail satisfaction in the United Kingdom. Built on nearly a quarter of a million customer reviews acro
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

BMW M2 with M xDrive Debuts with 3.7s Sprint Power

The arrival of the BMW M2 with M xDrive marks a decisive new chapter for BMW’s compact performance icon, blending raw rear-drive character with the added security and precision of intelligent all-wheel traction. It is a
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

Tata Motors SA Hits 600-Unit Sales Milestone Fast Growth

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles South Africa has marked a decisive early victory in its local return, surpassing 600 vehicle sales in a single month through its growing network of 46 dealerships. The milestone, achieved i
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

New PEUGEOT Partner Expands SA LCV Line-Up

PEUGEOT South Africa has officially introduced the new PEUGEOT Partner to the local market, strengthening its position in the light commercial vehicle space with a compact van aimed squarely at the demands of modern urba
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

Kia PV5 Passenger Gains Seven Seats and Elite Trim

The PV5 Passenger range from Kia has been expanded with a new seven-seat configuration, a high-spec Elite grade, and a set of model year 2027 updates aimed at improving comfort, usability and everyday practicality across
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

PV5 Cargo MY27 Expands with New L1 H1 Variant

The MY27 updates to the PV5 Cargo introduce a measured evolution of Kia’s electric commercial offering, refining comfort, usability, and urban practicality across the range while expanding access with a new entry variant
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ArticleJune 3, 2026

BYD Raises the Bar for Intelligent Driving Safety

BYD has announced a major new milestone in the evolution of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), becoming the world's first automaker to provide dual coverage for both intelligent parking and intelligent driving fu