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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]




















