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ArticleApril 14, 2026

KGM UK Spring 2026 Finance and EV Offers Announced

KGM Motors UK, formerly known as SsangYong, is stepping into Spring 2026 with a bold new wave of customer offers designed to make electrified driving, rugged capability and everyday affordability feel closer than ever. R
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Aston Martin Valkyrie Opens 2026 WEC & IMSA Campaign

The 2026 endurance racing season erupts into life with a rare double-fronted assault for Aston Martin and its Valkyrie hypercar programme, as the British marque simultaneously contests the opening round of the FIA World
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Geely E2 brings accessible electric mobility to SA

Geely Auto is accelerating its global electrification journey with the introduction of the Geely E2, a compact all-electric hatchback engineered to bring premium urban mobility within reach of a wider audience. Positione
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Daimler Truck Southern Africa appoints new FUSO head

Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has announced a key leadership transition within its FUSO Trucks business, appointing Mpho Matseba as Head of FUSO Trucks Southern Africa, effective 1 April 2026. The appointment unde
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Faf de Klerk Returns to Boost Toyota Cheetahs

The return of Faf de Klerk to South African rugby marks a defining moment not only for the Toyota Cheetahs, but also for Toyota South Africa Motors as it deepens its long-standing commitment to the sport. From June 2026,
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Changan UNI-S Shakes Up SA’s Mid-Size SUV Market

There’s a certain rhythm to South Africa’s mid-size SUV segment. Familiar names, incremental updates, predictable expectations. Then something arrives that doesn’t just follow the beat, it rewrites the tempo entirely. Th
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

SACSA Easter Tournament Unites Communities Through Sport

For more than six decades, the SACSA Easter Tournament has stood as one of South Africa’s most enduring community sporting events, evolving from a modest gathering into a vibrant celebration of sport, culture and connect
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Bentley Advances Ethical Sourcing for Luxury Interiors

At a time when luxury is being redefined by values as much as craftsmanship, Bentley Motors has sharpened its focus on responsible sourcing, placing ethical integrity at the heart of its interiors. With the publication o
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Becky Evans Sets the Pace at Maison Renault

London’s Oxford Street is about to trade its usual retail rhythm for the hum of electric performance, as Becky Evans takes centre stage at Maison Renault with a challenge that blends competition, spectacle and cutting-ed
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale Redefines Luxury

Rolls-Royce has revealed Project Nightingale, a defining moment in its Coachbuild Collection that stretches the idea of luxury motoring into something far more deliberate, more personal and far more rare. Presented at Go
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Run-Out Cars in South Africa: Smart Buy or Hidden Risk?

South Africa’s automotive market is currently in a rare state of momentum. A steady influx of new brands and refreshed models has injected fresh energy into showroom floors, with monthly sales reflecting a clear surge in
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ArticleApril 14, 2026

Toyota Hilux World Record Event Set for NAMPO 2026 SA

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is preparing to turn NAMPO Park in Bothaville into a landmark gathering of loyalty, legacy and sheer automotive scale as it sets its sights on multiple Guinness World Records™ attempts w