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Motoring News

2027 BMW 3 Series gains tasty new M Performance parts

BMW has revealed a selection of tasty M Performance parts for the South African-bound new-generation 3 Series and i3. The new BMW 3 Series is […]

Posted by Julian Steyn - 10 October 2026

Buying Used Cars

Used Lexus ES (2013-2017): Reliability, common problems and buying guide

Few brands do luxury as well as Lexus, but is that a good enough reason to consider the decade-old sixth-generation ES sedan as a used […]

By Charlen Raymond - 10 October 2026

Industry News

Record fuel prices push more South Africans to consider electric cars

South African fuel prices have officially breached the R30-per-litre threshold, forcing local motorists and commercial fleets to re-evaluate EV ownership. The unprecedented surge in the […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 9 October 2026

New Models

All-new Audi RS 5 sold out for 2026 amid strong demand

Order books for the new Audi RS 5 are completely filled up for 2026, as demand for the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid performance model showcases […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 9 October 2026

New Models

Geely Monjaro EM-i previewed ahead of 2026 Paris Motor Show debut

Geely has previewed the all-new Monjaro EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV ahead of its official debut at the 2026 Paris Motor Show… Scheduled to make its […]

By Julian Steyn - 9 October 2026

Motoring News

Porsche confirms next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman will be electric-only

Porsche has confirmed its next line of 718 Boxster and Cayman models will be completely free of internal combustion, as it leans deeper into electric […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 9 October 2026

Motoring News

Nissan NP300 Hardbody and NP200 get new out-of-warranty service kits in SA

Nissan NP300 Hardbody and NP200 owners will now have access to crucial out-of-warranty servicing kits designed to keep their bakkies running years after dealer-backed support… […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 9 October 2026

New Models

2026 BMW M2 M xDrive: Price and specs in South Africa

The all-paw BMW M2 M xDrive has landed in South Africa, with the the German marque revealing pricing and specs. See pricing below… The first-ever […]

By Julian Steyn - 9 October 2026

Motoring News

5 tips to save fuel and improve fuel economy

There’s not much we can do about the volatility of the local fuel price, yet we can try to prolong our next trip to the […]

By CAR magazine - 9 October 2026

New Models

Alfa Romeo Junior and Tonale gain key upgrades for 2027

Alfa Romeo has applied some key refinements to its volume-selling SUVs, the Junior and Tonale. Updates have been made to the features list and interior […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 9 October 2026

New Models

2027 BMW iX3 M60 xDrive revealed with 450 kW and up to 754 km electric range

Set to join the German marque’s new iX3 lineup in 2027, BMW has whipped the wraps off the iX3 M60 xDrive, with the M Performance […]

By Julian Steyn - 8 October 2026

New Models

2026 Peugeot Landtrek gets new 2.2D turbodiesel: South African pricing and specs

Peugeot has announced it has upgraded its local Landtrek portfolio with the introduction of a new 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine. See pricing and specs below. […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 8 October 2026

Motoring News

Porsche 2035 roadmap confirms new halo mid-engined hypercar

Porsche will finally introduce a new halo mid-engined hypercar, but exclusive customers will only be able to take delivery of it 10 years from now… […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 8 October 2026

New Models

2027 Honda Elevate revealed and confirmed for South Africa

Confirmed for South Africa, Honda has whipped the wraps off the facelifted Elevate compact SUV.  The updated Elevate’s revised exterior encapsulates Honda’s “All New, All […]

By Julian Steyn - 8 October 2026

New Models

2027 BMW iX4 revealed with up to 828 km electric range

Set to join the German marque’s battery-electric portfolio in 2027, BMW has whipped the wraps off the iX3’s in-vogue sibling. Meet the iX4… The iX4’s […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 8 October 2026

Industry News

Top 10 best-selling Chinese passenger cars in South Africa in September 2026

Chinese automakers continue to gain ground in South Africa. We take a closer look at September 2026’s passenger-car sales data, model pricing, legacy brand impact, […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 8 October 2026

Motoring News

2027 Chery Grootman vs BYD Shark 6 vs GWM P300 PHEV

Scheduled to launch in South Africa in the first quarter of 2027, we take a closer look at how the Chery Grootman stacks up against […]

By CAR magazine - 8 October 2026

Motoring News

9 most powerful bakkies in SA in 2026 [Update]

We have rounded up the nine most powerful bakkies available in South Africa. See the full list below… In the highly competitive local bakkie segment, […]

By Cale Nuttall - 7 October 2026

Motoring News

Mazda considering electric MX-5, but knows buyers still want a petrol option

Mazda admits it’s eyeing an electric MX-5, but has told media that core buyers aren’t the target demographic. Here’s what we know … Speaking to […]

By Julian Steyn - 7 October 2026

New Models

Renault E-Space Concept revealed ahead of 2026 Paris Motor Show debut

Renault has revealed the E-Space Concept electric MPV ahead of its official debut at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Renault has revealed the E-Space Concept, […]

By Julian Rael Gordon - 7 October 2026

New Models

2027 Mini Countryman Untamed Edition revealed and confirmed for South Africa

Confirmed for South Africa, Mini has officially whipped the wraps of the adventure-focused Countryman Untamed Edition. Depending on the market, the Untamed Edition will be […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 7 October 2026

New Models

2026 Ford Everest Wolftrak unveiled in Australia: Could it come to South Africa?

Sporting enhanced off-road features and distinct exterior and interior design elements, the Everest Wolftrak has made its debut in Australia. Could South Africa follow suit? […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 7 October 2026

New Models

Jaguar Type 01 revealed as 757 kW electric four-door GT with 720 km range

Jaguar has officially revealed the Type 01, an all-electric four-door GT signalling a new era for the British marque. The Jaguar Type 01’s powertrain comprises […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 7 October 2026

New Models

Crossing the T’s: 2027 Volkswagen Tengo

Armed with a fresh mandate to focus on products best suited to the African market, Volkswagen Group Africa is about to press play on a […]

By Ian McLaren - 7 October 2026

New Models

2026 GWM P300 PHEV: Price and specs in South Africa

GWM has introduced plug-in hybrid power to its P300 lineup. We detail the P300 PHEV. See pricing below… In September 2026, GWM introduced a (170 […]

By Marius Boonzaier - 6 October 2026