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Johannesburg, South Africa — As the new year begins, many households face the challenge of balancing finances after the festive season. Owning a vehicle adds another layer of complexity, with costs extending beyond monthly repayments to fuel, insurance, and maintenance. Unexpected expenses can quickly tip a carefully planned budget into the red. Buying a brand-new […]

Pretoria, South Africa – February 2026 – BAIC Automobile SA marked a milestone in its commitment to South Africa by participating in the opening ceremony of the “China–Africa People-to-People Exchange Year” and the Chinese Enterprise Image Exhibition in Pretoria on 13 February. The event celebrated the spirit of Chinese New Year while highlighting the growing […]

South Africa’s new vehicle market has carried the momentum of 2025 into the new year, with January sales confirming that the industry’s upward trajectory remains firmly on track. According to naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, 50,073 units were sold in January 2026, marking a 7.5% increase on the same month last year. While this […]

SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg, 02 February 2026 – The new year has kicked off on a positive note for the South African automotive sector, with January vehicle sales reflecting continued momentum. According to the latest figures released by naamsa | The Automotive Business Council, total vehicle sales rose by 7.5% year-on-year, while passenger car volumes increased […]

For anyone whose New Year’s resolution involves finally putting pen to paper and creating a motoring masterpiece, the Michael Sedgwick Memorial Trust has a treat in store. On the afternoon of Saturday 21 March, the Trust will host a unique event, ‘Meet our Authors’, at the Hagerty Clubhouse at Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire. It promises […]

As South African organisations return from the festive season, MasterDrive is ready to hit the ground running, supporting businesses with their road safety and driver training initiatives throughout 2026. Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, says the organisation is entering the new year with strong momentum. “We are looking forward to building on the foundation we […]

The start of a new year in motoring is traditionally about looking ahead, but the Southern Group of Motoring Writers prefers to begin by looking back and saying thank you. As 2026 gets underway, the SGMW has once again announced its New Year Honours, recognising the cars, manufacturers and PR professionals who made the biggest […]

Toyota has launched the new year with an impressive market performance, capturing a 26.2% overall market share and emerging as the bestselling brand across the Passenger, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV), and Medium Commercial Vehicle (MCV) segments. Recent figures from NAAMSA highlight a strong start for the automotive giant, with a notable increase in retail numbers […]

As we usher in the new year, we at BAIC South Africa want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community. Your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and trust in our brand are what drive us to continuously push the boundaries of automotive innovation. Together, we’ve shared countless moments on the road, and we look […]

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has ushered in the new year with a model that promises to elevate the brand’s reputation for luxury and rugged performance – the all-new GWM HAVAL H7. Positioned as the flagship of the HAVAL range, above the ever-popular HAVAL H6, the H7 delivers a powerful combination of sophistication and off-road prowess. […]