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ArticleMarch 30, 2026

BMW M Stars Headline Simola Hillclimb 2026 Excitement

BMW Group South Africa is gearing up for an electrifying return to the Simola Hillclimb, marking its fifth year competing at South Africa’s premier motorsport lifestyle event. Taking place from 30 April to 3 May in Knysn
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JAC T-Series Delivers Unmatched Fuel Efficiency in SA

With fuel prices climbing and economic pressures mounting, efficiency has never been more crucial. JAC Motors South Africa is meeting this challenge head-on with its fuel-efficient T-Series range. The newly launched T6 2
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Ford Ranger with Mandela Signature Drives Hope

In a country where legacy often travels through stories, one vehicle is now carrying it in stitched form. A one-of-a-kind Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, bearing the authorised signature of Nelson Mandela, has been donated to th
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ArticleMarch 30, 2026

Hyundai TUCSON Drives Springbok Women’s Rugby Growth

In a move that underscores the growing momentum behind women’s rugby in South Africa, Hyundai Automotive South Africa has partnered with Swys de Bruin, head coach of the Springbok Women, to enhance mobility and expand th
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ArticleMarch 30, 2026

Citroën Basalt Arrives as Stylish SUV-Coupé in SA

The local SUV landscape has just gained a striking new silhouette. Citroën South Africa has introduced the Basalt, an SUV-coupé that blends the assertiveness of a high-riding vehicle with the flowing lines of a fastback,
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Renault Bridger Concept Signals New Urban SUV Era

In a world where cities grow denser and expectations stretch wider, Renault is sketching a new kind of vehicle, one that refuses to accept the usual trade-offs. Enter the Bridger Concept, a show-car that compresses footp
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ArticleMarch 30, 2026

Hermanus Runner Wins Hyundai EXTER at SPAR Race

There are moments in sport that stretch beyond the stopwatch, where the finish line is merely the beginning of something far more memorable. At the SPAR Women’s Challenge in Cape Town, one such moment unfolded when Herma
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ArticleMarch 30, 2026

Isuzu Honours Top Dealers at 2026 Awards

Isuzu Motors South Africa turned the spotlight inward this March, celebrating the people and partnerships that quietly power its reputation for reliability. Against the coastal backdrop of Gqeberha, the brand’s 2026 Annu
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ArticleMarch 30, 2026

Škoda Elroq and Enyaq Triumph at Fleet News Awards

Škoda has added another gleaming chapter to its electric success story, with the Elroq and Enyaq sweeping top honours at the prestigious Fleet News Awards. In a fiercely contested field spanning both electric and combust
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Polestar Advances Circular EV Batteries With 50% Recycled Cobalt

In an industry still learning how to close the loop, Polestar is quietly tightening it. From its base in Gothenburg, the electric performance marque has announced that batteries used in the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now
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OMODA & JAECOO Shortlisted for AM Awards 2026 Glory

OMODA & JAECOO have wasted no time turning heads in the UK automotive landscape, and now the spotlight has sharpened. The ambitious brand house has been shortlisted for Manufacturer of the Year at the AM Awards 2026, a r
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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 2026: Redefining Ultimate Luxury

The new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class emerges as a pinnacle of automotive refinement, marking the most extensive update in the model’s history. Every element, from the exterior contours to the smallest digital interaction, ha