South Africa's Automotive Newsroom

Daily coverage of cars, bakkies, SUVs, EVs, trucks and motorcycles – with independent reviews, industry news and useful buyer guidance.

Latest Articles

Explore our latest automotive news, reviews, and features.

Subaruamohelamtbchallengereturnstoclarens2026 1
Subaruamohelamtbchallengereturnstoclarens2026 3
Subaruamohelamtbchallengereturnstoclarens2026 2
Subaruamohelamtbchallengereturnstoclarens2026
1 / 4
1
1
ArticleMay 8, 2026

Subaru Amohela MTB Challenge Returns to Clarens 2026

The Maluti foothills are preparing to rumble again with tyre tread and determination as the Subaru Amohela MTB Challenge returns to Clarens from 22 to 24 May 2026. Now in its third edition, the event has steadily carved
Kodakodiaqofferunlocksfreeforestholidaysescape
Kodakodiaqofferunlocksfreeforestholidaysescape 1
1 / 2
2
0
ArticleMay 8, 2026

Škoda Kodiaq Offer Unlocks Free Forest Holidays Escape

A decade after it first rolled onto British roads, the Škoda Kodiaq is celebrating its 10-year milestone not with a quiet nod, but with a full-blown escape plan stitched into its latest UK campaign. In a move that feels
Automechanikajohannesburgstrengthenscairoties2026 1
Automechanikajohannesburgstrengthenscairoties2026
Automechanikajohannesburgstrengthenscairoties2026 2
1 / 3
5
0
ArticleMay 8, 2026

Automechanika Johannesburg strengthens Cairo ties 2026

Automechanika Johannesburg has taken another decisive step in strengthening Africa’s automotive trade ecosystem, successfully hosting a high-level roadshow and press conference in Cairo as part of its 2026 international
Wheelerdealerlive2026returnstobicestermotion 1
Wheelerdealerlive2026returnstobicestermotion
1 / 2
4
0
ArticleMay 8, 2026

Wheeler Dealer Live 2026 Returns to Bicester Motion

Wheeler Dealer Live is gearing up to return in full throttle spectacle on Sunday 31 May at Bicester Motion, bringing together car culture, television nostalgia, and hands-on automotive theatre in one high-octane celebrat
Renault4e techpleinsudopensrooftoevfreedom 1
Renault4e techpleinsudopensrooftoevfreedom
Renault4e techpleinsudopensrooftoevfreedom 2
Renault4e techpleinsudopensrooftoevfreedom 3
1 / 4
3
0
ArticleMay 8, 2026

Renault 4 E-Tech Plein Sud opens roof to EV freedom

The Renault 4 E-Tech electric has never been shy about its heritage, but the new ‘Plein Sud’ version turns nostalgia into something you can actually feel on your skin. Orders open today in the UK for R Pass customers, wi
Omoda7arrivesinukasfirstcustomerdeliveriesbegin 3
Omoda7arrivesinukasfirstcustomerdeliveriesbegin
Omoda7arrivesinukasfirstcustomerdeliveriesbegin 2
Omoda7arrivesinukasfirstcustomerdeliveriesbegin 1
1 / 4
3
0
ArticleMay 8, 2026

OMODA 7 arrives in UK as first customer deliveries begin

London has quietly gained a new contender in the mid-size SUV space as the first customer deliveries of the OMODA 7 SHS-P begin across the UK. It is a moment that shifts the model from showroom promise into everyday real
Toyotaacademypowersrugbysfutureinsa
Toyotaacademypowersrugbysfutureinsa 1
Toyotaacademypowersrugbysfutureinsa 2
1 / 3
8
1
ArticleMay 8, 2026

Toyota Academy Powers Rugby’s Future in SA

Bloemfontein has long held a quiet but undeniable status as one of South Africa’s most reliable rugby nurseries, a place where raw talent is shaped into professional grit. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is now deepeni
Isuzuexpandsfloodreliefsupportingqeberha
Isuzuexpandsfloodreliefsupportingqeberha 1
Isuzuexpandsfloodreliefsupportingqeberha 2
1 / 3
9
0
ArticleMay 8, 2026

ISUZU Expands Flood Relief Support in Gqeberha

GQEBERHA – Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has expanded its support for humanitarian relief operations in Nelson Mandela Bay following the severe floods and storms that recently impacted communities across the metro.
Opelplansfast trackedelectricsuvasglobalpartnershipexpands
7
0
ArticleMay 8, 2026

Opel Plans Fast-Tracked Electric SUV as Global Partnership Expands

Opel has revealed plans for a completely new all-electric SUV that is expected to play a major role in the brand’s future electrification strategy while also showcasing a new model for global vehicle development within S
Gwmp seriesclimbshigherinsabakkierace
Gwmp seriesclimbshigherinsabakkierace 1
1 / 2
5
0
ArticleMay 8, 2026

GWM P-Series Climbs Higher in SA Bakkie Race

The GWM P-Series has reached a new milestone in South Africa’s fiercely contested bakkie market, climbing to fourth place among the country’s best-selling bakkies in April 2026. It marks the model’s highest ranking to da
Gqeberhadrivesautomotiveindustrydebateforward 1
Gqeberhadrivesautomotiveindustrydebateforward 2
Gqeberhadrivesautomotiveindustrydebateforward
Gqeberhadrivesautomotiveindustrydebateforward 3
1 / 4
6
0
ArticleMay 8, 2026

Gqeberha Drives Automotive Industry Debate Forward

Gqeberha has stepped into the national spotlight as Automechanika Johannesburg hosted its CEO Breakfast in the city for the very first time, bringing some of South Africa’s most influential automotive voices together in
Wwcotysurveyexploreswomensdrivingsafetyviews
32
0
ArticleMay 7, 2026

WWCOTY Survey Explores Women’s Driving Safety Views

Women drivers around the world are being invited to step into a global conversation about safety, confidence, and stress behind the wheel, as Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) launches a new international survey