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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Hyundai YES Programme Attracts 33,000 Young Applicants

Johannesburg’s early May air carried more than the usual bustle this year; it carried momentum. Hyundai Automotive South Africa has confirmed a striking 33,000 applications for its Youth Employment Service (YES) learners
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Rachel Kolisi’s Journey of Reinvention with Jetour

Rachel Kolisi has reached the final stretch of a deeply personal journey across South Africa, closing her nationwide roadshow that brought her documentary Falling Forward and her memoir of the same name into the spotligh
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Volvo and Google Gemini Redefine In-Car AI Experience

Volvo Cars and Google are ushering in a new era of in-car intelligence, marking a significant shift in how drivers interact with their vehicles. With the rollout of Google Gemini beginning in Volvo models, the familiar r
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale Unleashed Revealed

From Maranello comes a new chapter in Ferrari’s evolving interpretation of the high-performance four-seater, as the Prancing Horse introduces the Handling Speciale configuration for the Ferrari Purosangue. This latest en
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Hobby-X 2026 Ignites Creativity at Kyalami Circuit

Creativity takes the wheel once again as Hobby-X returns to the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 30 April to 3 May 2026, transforming the legendary motorsport venue into a playground of imagination, skill, and hand
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

iCAUR V23 Brings Rugged Style to Electric SUVs

The shape of the modern SUV is changing, and not just in silhouette. As electrification gathers pace, a new kind of vehicle is emerging, one that refuses to trade personality for efficiency. Enter the iCAUR V23, a compac
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Hyundai Drives SA Golf Talent with Vehicle Support

Johannesburg, 29 April 2026 — Hyundai Automotive South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to local sport by placing its support squarely behind the country’s rising golf talent, handing over two vehicles to Sunshine To
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Jetour Confirms South African Production from 2027

Jetour has set its sights firmly on South Africa’s manufacturing landscape, announcing plans to begin local vehicle production from 2027. The news, delivered by Jetour International President Mr Ke Chuandeng at Auto Chin
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Subaru Partners VOX Weather for All-Conditions Drive

Subaru Southern Africa has joined forces with VOX Weather, one of the country’s fastest-growing and most trusted online forecasting platforms, in a collaboration that blends precision meteorology with purpose-built engin
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Nissan surges to double podium at Berlin E-Prix

Nissan Formula E Team delivered a decisive return to form in Berlin, turning a challenging run of races into a weekend of renewed confidence and competitive clarity at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. Across Rounds
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ArticleMay 6, 2026

Kia Carens Seven-Seater Blends Style and Practicality

The all-new Kia Carens arrives with a clear sense of purpose, reshaping expectations of what a family vehicle can be by fusing SUV-inspired design with the versatility of a seven-seater people mover. It is a product that
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ArticleMay 5, 2026

Mazda CX-5 Launch Runs on 100% Sustainable Biofuel Powering

The launch of the all-new Mazda CX-5 marks more than a product reveal; it signals a deliberate step into a more resource-conscious era of mobility, where performance and responsibility are no longer competing narratives.