Ford SA starts production of Ranger Raptor’s diesel engine…
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has announced the start of production of the new 2,0-litre diesel engines that will be used in the Ranger… Read more →
New Mercedes-Benz B-Class: production officially kicks off…
Mercedes-Benz has announced the start of series production of the new, third-generation B-Class at the German firm’s Rastatt plant. The new B-Class is the third… Read more →
Nissan to remove Carlos Ghosn as chairman over ‘misconduct’
Nissan has released a statement confirming it plans to remove Carlos Ghosn as chairman after an internal investigation revealed the 64-year-old had been involved in… Read more →
Now Nissan says Mitsubishi WON’T lead bakkie development
Earlier in November 2018, the head of Mitsubishi Motors suggested the Japanese brand would “take the lead” on the development of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance’s next-generation… Read more →
Volkswagen says Ford ‘will remain competitor’ despite alliance
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess says Ford will remain its competitor despite ongoing talks with the Blue Oval brand about a strategic alliance. Diess furthermore… Read more →
Here’s why the new Honda Brio isn’t coming to South Africa…
At the local launch of the new Honda Amaze sedan in October 2018, it emerged that the second-generation Brio hatchback was not on the cards… Read more →
Global NCAP demands ‘action’ on zero-star Nissan Hardbody
Global NCAP and the Automobile Association of South Africa have released a statement calling for “urgent action” by African governments to prevent the sale of… Read more →
Fuel prices set to drop: AA predicts ‘substantial breather’…
South African motorists can look forward to “large reductions” in fuel prices in December, according to the Automobile Association. “After months of sustained pressure on… Read more →
This new Ford Ranger Raptor advert has just been banned…
Australia’s advertising watchdog has banned a Ford Ranger Raptor television advertisement for appearing “reckless” and “unsafe”. According to marketing and media industry news publication Mumbrella, Australia’s Ad… Read more →
Volkswagen Group boss says he won’t ‘give up on sedans’…
Volkswagen Group chief executive officer Herbert Diess says he is not prepared to “give up on sedans” despite buyers continuing to move away from saloons… Read more →