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smart Partners with Jessie J for 2026 Brand Campaign
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ArticleMarch 13, 2026

smart Partners with Jessie J for 2026 Brand Campaign

smart joins forces with Jessie J for 'Change of Perspectives,' highlighting the premium smart #5 SUV in a bold global 2026 campaign. Slug: smart-partners-jessie-j-2026-brand-campaign
Toyota Corolla Cross Safety Ratings Spark Concern in South Africa
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ArticleJanuary 28, 2026

Toyota Corolla Cross Safety Ratings Spark Concern in South Africa

The Automobile Association (AA) has raised serious concerns following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test results from Global NCAP, which revealed that the Toyota Corolla Cross received a two-star rating for adult occupant protection. While the vehicle achieved three stars for child safety, the assessment highlighted significant safety shortcomings for adults in the version sold […]

smart #5 crowned Family Electric SUV of the Year at 2026 What Car? Awards
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ArticleJanuary 23, 2026

smart #5 crowned Family Electric SUV of the Year at 2026 What Car? Awards

The smart #5 has claimed a major industry accolade after being named Family Electric SUV of the Year at the 2026 What Car? Awards in London, cementing the brand’s growing reputation in the electric vehicle space. Judges praised the smart #5 for a combination of attributes that matter most to family buyers, including its impressive […]

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid Crowned ‘Plug-In Hybrid of the Year’ at 2026 What Car? Awards
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ArticleJanuary 23, 2026

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid Crowned ‘Plug-In Hybrid of the Year’ at 2026 What Car? Awards

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid has once again proven its class, winning the prestigious ‘Plug-in Hybrid of the Year’ award at the 2026 What Car? Car of the Year Awards – marking a remarkable second consecutive year on the podium. What Car? Editor Steve Huntingford highlighted the SUV’s continued appeal: “The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid […]

Smart #5 Earns Euro NCAP “Best in Class” for Safest Large SUV of 2025
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ArticleJanuary 20, 2026

Smart #5 Earns Euro NCAP “Best in Class” for Safest Large SUV of 2025

January 20, 2026, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. The all-electric smart #51 has been awarded the Euro NCAP2 “Best in Class” Award for Safest Large SUV of 2025. smart’s newest model earned a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in September with the top overall score among all large SUVs tested in 2025.In Euro NCAP’s busiest-ever year for testing, the smart #5 […]

Bentley Batur Convertible #4: A Masterclass in Bespoke Co-Creation
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ArticleJanuary 15, 2026

Bentley Batur Convertible #4: A Masterclass in Bespoke Co-Creation

Bentley Mulliner has long occupied a rarefied space where engineering excellence meets personal expression. With the completion of Batur Convertible #4, that space expands again, revealing new creative territory shaped not by trend or convention, but by a singular vision shared between client and craftspeople. Finished at Crewe on 15 January 2026, this is the […]

Festive Season Vehicle Buying: How to Stay #ScamProof at Auctions
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ArticleNovember 25, 2025

Festive Season Vehicle Buying: How to Stay #ScamProof at Auctions

As the festive season approaches, many South Africans are turning their year-end bonuses and 13th cheques into vehicles. Online and in-person auctions, offering repossessed or pre-owned cars at competitive prices, are particularly appealing. A quality Hilux or VW Polo at a bargain price can feel like a festive miracle—but buyers must remain vigilant. The reality […]

S1 LM Sets New World Record, Selling for $20.63 Million at Las Vegas Auction
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ArticleNovember 24, 2025

S1 LM Sets New World Record, Selling for $20.63 Million at Las Vegas Auction

Las Vegas, US – 24 November 2025 – In a dramatic display of automotive theatre, Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) has made history with the sale of its S1 LM supercar (Chassis #1) for a staggering $20,630,000 (£15,772,774) at a Las Vegas auction. This landmark transaction establishes the S1 LM as the most expensive new […]

CUPRA Unleashes the Ultimate Front-Wheel-Drive Leon: The CUPRA Leon VZ TCR
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ArticleNovember 13, 2025

CUPRA Unleashes the Ultimate Front-Wheel-Drive Leon: The CUPRA Leon VZ TCR

Milton Keynes, 13 November 2025 – CUPRA is redefining what a high-performance hatchback can be with the unveiling of the new CUPRA Leon VZ TCR, the most powerful front-wheel-drive Leon ever built. Born directly from CUPRA’s global racing pedigree, this limited-edition model brings authentic motorsport DNA to the street. “The CUPRA Leon VZ TCR is […]

PEUGEOT Landtrek Makes Bold Statement in South Africa with ‘Pretty Tough Challenge’ Launch
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ArticleNovember 13, 2025

PEUGEOT Landtrek Makes Bold Statement in South Africa with ‘Pretty Tough Challenge’ Launch

13 November 2025, Johannesburg – PEUGEOT, a member of Stellantis South Africa, has reinforced its footprint in the nation’s competitive bakkie market with the launch of the latest PEUGEOT Landtrek. Offered in five versatile derivatives—the Professional Single Cab 4×2, Professional Double Cab 4×2, Active Double Cab 4×4, Allure Double Cab 4×2 AT, and 4Action Double […]

Agrii Becomes One of the First UK Operators to Deploy the All-Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600
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ArticleNovember 10, 2025

Agrii Becomes One of the First UK Operators to Deploy the All-Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600

Agrii, one of the UK’s leading agricultural distributors, has taken a decisive step towards lower-emission logistics with the arrival of its first all-electric heavy goods vehicle: the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 LS ProCabin Stream 4×2. The vehicle, supplied by Midlands Truck & Van, represents a major milestone not only for Agrii’s sustainability strategy but also for […]

South Africa powers ahead with nationally recognised Electromobility Qualification
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ArticleOctober 29, 2025

South Africa powers ahead with nationally recognised Electromobility Qualification

South Africa’s automotive industry is taking a significant leap forward with the formal development of the Electromobility Occupational Skills Programme – a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip technicians with the specialised skills required to safely service and maintain electric and hybrid vehicles. The qualification process development will be led by merSETA, appointed by the […]