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BMW Group South Africa is gearing up for an electrifying return to the Simola Hillclimb, marking its fifth year competing at South Africa’s premier motorsport lifestyle event. Taking place from 30 April to 3 May in Knysn

KNYSNA, South Africa, 1 October 2025 – The Simola Hillclimb, South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event, has officially opened applications for its 16th edition, set to take place from 30 April to 3 May 2026. Following the success of its 15th edition, the event continues to grow in stature both locally and internationally, […]

Knysna, South Africa, 5 September 2025 – The Simola Hillclimb has once again solidified its position as South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event. The 15th edition, held earlier this year, attracted a record-breaking 20 244 spectators over three thrilling days, which included Classic Car Friday and the two-day King of the Hill. This milestone […]

KNYSNA, South Africa, 17 July 2025 – In the fiercely competitive world of motorsport, the pursuit of speed, precision, and victory often overshadows everything else. But at the Simola Hillclimb—South Africa’s most iconic motoring and motorsport lifestyle event—it’s not just the stopwatch that matters. Here, camaraderie, heritage, and passion create an atmosphere unlike any other. […]

Knysna, South Africa, 28 April 2025 – In an exciting move that adds an international touch to the country’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event, bp Southern Africa has announced its four-year sponsorship commitment to the Simola Hillclimb. This partnership will see bp, a globally recognized fuel brand with deep roots in South African motorsport, […]

Knysna, South Africa, 16 January 2025 – The stage is set for the thrilling 15th edition of the Simola Hillclimb, South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event, which will take place from 1 to 4 May 2025 in the scenic town of Knysna. With only two weeks remaining until the application deadline on 31 […]

KNYSNA, South Africa, April 26, 2024 – In just one week, the picturesque town of Knysna will be transformed into a bustling hub of motorsport excitement with the start of the 14th annual Simola Hillclimb, South Africa’s leading motoring and motorsport lifestyle celebration. The event revs up on Thursday, May 2, with scrutineering for Classic […]

KNYSNA, South Africa, 2 October 2023 – The 2023 Simola Hillclimb raised an already high bar for South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event, delivering the most competitive and thrilling action yet for local and international drivers and fans. The countdown has now officially begun for next year’s 14th edition – which takes place […]

KNYSNA, South Africa, 2 March 2023 – The Simola Hillclimb’s stature as South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event has been given a further boost for this year’s 13th edition, as a record number of vehicle manufacturers are set to join the action. The 2023 Simola Hillclimb, which takes place from 4 to 7 […]

KNYSNA, South Africa, 30 September 2022 – For more than a decade, the annual Simola Hillclimb has been regarded as South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event, and the 2023