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Durban Highway Horror: The Deadly Cost of Reckless Driving
Footage circulating online has cast a harsh spotlight on a devastating crash that unfolded on a Durban highway in January. In a matter of seconds, a sequence of reckless decisions spiralled into catastrophe, leaving three people dead and multiple vehicles engulfed in chaos. The clip shows a bakkie forced off the road, careering across a […]
Ox Nché and Trevor Nyakane Drive into the Mitsubishi Family with the Next-Gen Triton
World Cup-winning Springbok prop Ox Nché has renewed his partnership with Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA), stepping behind the wheel of the Next-Gen Triton in a spectacular sponsorship event in Durban. Joining him is fellow front-row powerhouse Trevor Nyakane, bringing even more star power to Mitsubishi’s growing roster of sporting ambassadors. Ox first joined the […]
Lepas Arrives in South Africa: A Fresh Take on Premium Mobility
South Africa, 2026 begins with a fresh page—and a bold new name is ready to write it. Enter Lepas, the latest premium mobility brand from the Chery Group, poised to transform how Joburg, Cape Town, and Durban move. With style, confidence, and an effortless cool, Lepas is more than a car brand—it’s a statement. Leading […]
Driving Inclusive Growth: The DAC SME Accelerator Shapes the Future of South Africa’s Automotive Sector
Durban – In a bold move to strengthen South Africa’s automotive supply chain and accelerate transformation, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has joined forces with the eThekwini Municipality and the Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC) to launch the 2025 DAC SME Accelerator programme. This strategic Public-Private Partnership is designed to empower black-owned Small and Medium Enterprises […]
A New Chapter Begins for Changan and Jameel Motors South Africa
Durban, South Africa — 6 October 2025. A new era of mobility has arrived on South African shores as the first vessel carrying Changan Motor vehicles successfully docked at the Port of Durban. This landmark event signals not only the start of local distribution for the globally respected Chinese automaker, but also the beginning of […]
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Marks Official Return to South Africa at Durban Port
Durban – Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) celebrated a major milestone on Thursday, 21 August 2025, with the arrival of its first shipment of passenger vehicles at the Durban Port, marking the brand’s official re-entry into the South African automotive market. The consignment includes the Tiago, Punch, Curvv, and Harrier models, each representing Tata’s commitment […]
Mahindra South Africa Accelerates Growth with State-of-the-Art Vehicle Assembly Facility in Durban
Durban, South Africa – 12 August 2025 — Marking a pivotal milestone in its journey through three decades of South African presence, Mahindra South Africa today unveiled its new, purpose-built Vehicle Assembly Facility at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in KwaZulu-Natal. This modern plant not only expands production capacity but also underscores Mahindra’s long-term […]
Elegance in Motion: L’Atelier Paris Concours d’Elegance Returns to Durban for 2025 Showcase
Durban, South Africa – 21 July 2025 — The countdown has begun for one of South Africa’s most distinguished automotive showcases, as the 2025 L’Atelier Paris Concours d’Elegance Durban returns to the elegant coastal setting of Umhlanga Rocks on Sunday, 7 September. Now in its fourth year, this growing celebration of automotive beauty, craftsmanship and […]
OMODA & JAECOO Accelerate South Africa’s Electrified Future with Powerful New NEV Line-Up
Durban, South Africa – 3 July 2025 — In a bold show of momentum and market intent, OMODA & JAECOO have lifted the veil on three cutting-edge New Energy Vehicle (NEV) models—the C7 SHS, C5 HEV, and J5 BEV—further cementing the brand’s fast-growing footprint in the hybrid and electric mobility space. These latest innovations form […]
Toyota Cup Returns with Clash of Titans as Kaizer Chiefs Take on Asante Kotoko in Durban
Johannesburg – The Toyota Cup returns in July with a headline fixture that’s set to capture the imagination of the African footballing community: South African giants Kaizer Chiefs will face off against Ghana’s Asante Kotoko in a match that blends legacy, passion, and continental unity. Scheduled for Saturday, 26 July at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium, […]


















