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ArticleJune 9, 2026
BAIC Redefines Value in South Africa’s SUV Market
As South African consumers become increasingly selective about how and where they spend their money, the local automotive market is undergoing a meaningful shift. Purchasing decisions are no longer driven purely by famil
ArticleJune 9, 2026
Stellantis Pro One Showcases LCVs in Johannesburg SA
Johannesburg, South Africa — I do humbly beg pardon if I set my words a little too heavy upon the page, but there is a fine and timely gathering unfolding at the Big 5 Construct South Africa, held at the Gallagher Conven
ArticleJune 9, 2026
OMODA C5 Nears 17,000 Sales as Hybrid Demand Surges
The OMODA C5 continues to strengthen its position in South Africa's highly competitive compact crossover segment, with the model having recorded 16,948 local sales since its launch in April 2023.
The achievement highlig
ArticleJune 8, 2026
Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label Arrives in South Africa
Johannesburg, 8 June 2026 – I do beg your pardon for the plainness of my words, but there is something rather striking unfolding within the South African bakkie landscape, and it comes by way of Volkswagen Commercial Veh
ArticleJune 8, 2026
LDV Conquers Southern Africa’s Roof of Africa Tour
Southern Africa’s most demanding roads and mountain passes recently provided the perfect proving ground for LDV South Africa’s growing vehicle range, as the brand joined the latest edition of the Torque Tour: Roof of Afr
ArticleJune 8, 2026
Toyota Launches Most Advanced RAV4 Yet in South Africa
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has unveiled the all-new Toyota RAV4, introducing a sixth-generation model that builds on more than three decades of success while ushering one of the world's most recognisable SUVs into
ArticleJune 8, 2026
Jetour Hits Record Sales as South African Growth Continues
South Africa’s new vehicle market continued its impressive upward trajectory in May, recording its 20th consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Against this backdrop, Jetour celebrated another landmark month, achieving
ArticleJune 5, 2026
TopGear SA Mentorship Grooms Next Automotive Voices
The South African automotive media landscape has taken a meaningful step toward its future with the successful completion of the inaugural TopGear South Africa Automotive Journalism Mentorship Programme, a three-day deve
ArticleJune 4, 2026
NADA Pushes Dealerships as Youth Career Gateway SA
Youth Month in South Africa has once again placed the nation’s attention firmly on the stubborn challenge of youth unemployment, and the National Automobile Dealers’ Association has stepped into the conversation with a c
ArticleJune 4, 2026
Changan Hits 200 Sales as SA Momentum Builds 2026 Growth
Pretoria’s automotive landscape witnessed a notable shift in May 2026 as Changan South Africa recorded its strongest sales performance to date, reaching a total of 200 vehicles sold. The milestone reflects a growing rhyt
ArticleJune 4, 2026
Hyundai South Africa Funds Driver’s Licences for 50 Youth
Johannesburg, 04 June 2026 — In a move that underscores how mobility can shape opportunity, Hyundai Automotive South Africa has fully funded learner’s and driver’s licence acquisition for 50 young participants enrolled i
ArticleJune 4, 2026
Rick Morris: Veteran Who Once Beat Ayrton Senna
Knysna, South Africa, has a way of turning engines into echoes and memories into something almost tangible, especially during the Simola Hillclimb, where precision is measured in fractions and courage is tested in second







































