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Changan Hunter Diesel: Premium Comfort Meets Real Capability
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ArticleMarch 16, 2026

Changan Hunter Diesel: Premium Comfort Meets Real Capability

Discover the Changan Hunter Diesel Range – modern technology, genuine 4x4 capability, and practical features built for South African roads.
Citroën Launches MY26 C3 and Aircross in South Africa with Smarter Features and Enhanced Comfort
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ArticleFebruary 5, 2026

Citroën Launches MY26 C3 and Aircross in South Africa with Smarter Features and Enhanced Comfort

Johannesburg, 3 February 2026 — Citroën South Africa has unveiled the Model Year 2026 (MY26) Citroën C3 and Aircross, bringing meaningful upgrades in technology, comfort, and everyday convenience to two of the brand’s fastest-growing vehicles in the local market. With these updates, Citroën strengthens its presence in South Africa’s competitive B-segment, where demand for well-equipped, […]

Motul Becomes Official Lubricants Partner for Caterham Cars
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ArticleFebruary 5, 2026

Motul Becomes Official Lubricants Partner for Caterham Cars

ollaboration that brings together Caterham’s legendary lightweight sports car expertise and Motul’s renowned high-performance lubrication technology. The agreement ensures that every new Caterham Seven built at the company’s Dartford, UK headquarters will receive its first fill of Motul lubricants, spanning the road-going 170 model to every race car across all five Caterham Motorsport UK Championships. […]

Citroën Elevates Comfort, Technology, and Value with MY26 C3 and Aircross
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ArticleFebruary 3, 2026

Citroën Elevates Comfort, Technology, and Value with MY26 C3 and Aircross

Johannesburg, 3 February 2026 — Citroën South Africa has unveiled the Model Year 2026 (MY26) C3 and Aircross, bringing meaningful upgrades in technology, comfort, and everyday convenience to two of its most popular B-segment vehicles. These enhancements reinforce Citroën’s position in South Africa’s highly competitive compact car and SUV market, where buyers increasingly seek well-equipped, […]

Xtrac Accelerates Precision with £1 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Machining Technology
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ArticleJanuary 14, 2026

Xtrac Accelerates Precision with £1 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Machining Technology

Xtrac, the global leader in transmission technology, has announced a £1 million (€1.15 million) investment in advanced machining centres at its Thatcham headquarters, reinforcing its commitment to precision, performance, and innovation. The newly installed equipment, now beginning production in January 2026, will enhance Xtrac’s capability to deliver high-precision gearing solutions across motorsport, high-performance automotive, and […]

SENSING CORE: Motorsport-Proven Technology Elevates Safety and Efficiency
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ArticleOctober 20, 2025

SENSING CORE: Motorsport-Proven Technology Elevates Safety and Efficiency

Offenbach, Germany – 20 October 2025 – Tested in the unforgiving environment of the Nürburgring, SENSING CORE, the sensorless tyre technology from Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (SRI), has proven its ability to deliver predictive safety alerts and optimise performance under extreme motorsport conditions. Deployed on the Falken Porsche 911 GT3 R during the full 2025 […]

BYD Unveils World’s First Super Hybrid with Biofuel Compatibility in Brazil
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ArticleOctober 14, 2025

BYD Unveils World’s First Super Hybrid with Biofuel Compatibility in Brazil

Milestone SONG PRO COP30 celebrates sustainable innovation ahead of the UN Climate Summit BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, has unveiled a global first in hybrid powertrain technology — a Super Hybrid vehicle capable of running on any ratio of petrol and ethanol. Developed specifically for the Brazilian market, this innovation makes its […]

Virtual Velocity: McLaren Harnesses F1-Grade Simulation to Redefine Road Car Development
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ArticleOctober 9, 2025

Virtual Velocity: McLaren Harnesses F1-Grade Simulation to Redefine Road Car Development

McLaren Automotive has taken a quantum leap in virtual vehicle development with the installation of a Dynisma Motion Generator™ (DMG™) at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC). This cutting-edge system—derived from the same technologies used at the pinnacle of Formula 1—unlocks a new dimension of realism and precision in motion simulation, allowing McLaren engineers and test […]

Zenos E10 Returns: Lightweight British Ingenuity Meets Next-Level Performance
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ArticleSeptember 25, 2025

Zenos E10 Returns: Lightweight British Ingenuity Meets Next-Level Performance

The British boutique sports car specialist Zenos Cars has lifted the curtain on the first preview of its reengineered E10, the eagerly awaited RZ model, which is set to enter production in early 2026. Building on the acclaimed principles of the original E10, Zenos has combined cutting-edge powertrain technology with innovative chassis design, redefining what […]

The New Volkswagen Golf GTI: Sharper, Faster, and More Dynamic
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ArticleAugust 28, 2025

The New Volkswagen Golf GTI: Sharper, Faster, and More Dynamic

Johannesburg, 28 August 2025 – Volkswagen is set to ignite excitement in South Africa once again with the arrival of the updated Golf GTI, landing in the final quarter of 2025. The latest evolution of the world’s most celebrated hot hatch promises more power, sharper design, and next-generation technology, reaffirming its status as the undisputed […]

Horse Technologies Unveils World-First HR12 LPG MHEV Engine Combining Direct Injection with LPG
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ArticleAugust 28, 2025

Horse Technologies Unveils World-First HR12 LPG MHEV Engine Combining Direct Injection with LPG

Mioveni, Romania (28 August 2025) – Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain and a global leader in hybrid and combustion powertrain solutions, has commenced production of its groundbreaking 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder HR12 LPG engine at its Mioveni facility. The HR12 LPG is the first engine in the world to integrate direct injection technology with Liquid […]

Protean Electric Powers into the Mainstream with Groundbreaking In-Wheel Motor Technology for Renault 5 Turbo 3E
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ArticleJuly 29, 2025

Protean Electric Powers into the Mainstream with Groundbreaking In-Wheel Motor Technology for Renault 5 Turbo 3E

Farnham, UK – 29 July 2025 – In a historic milestone for electric vehicle propulsion, Protean Electric has become the first company in the world to supply in-wheel motors (IWMs) to a mainstream OEM passenger car programme—cementing its position as the global leader in this cutting-edge EV drivetrain technology. This breakthrough collaboration sees Protean’s next-generation […]