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VW confirms Taigo crossover for SA

Although the Polo remains South Africa’s best-selling passenger car, VW’s product strategy is rapidly changing. The German company is aware that more South Africans…

Toyota finally gives the 86 more power

Mention ‘Toyota’ and the mind conjures images of Hilux bakkies in the Kalahari, or Quantum taxis driving where they should best not be. But…

Road test: The Isuzu D-Max 3.0 X-Rider

With their dual-purpose role as utility and leisure vehicles, double-cab bakkies are becoming increasingly sophisticated. For some, that is an issue. In South Africa, with…

RS6 and S8 power-up Audi presence in South Africa

With production stability in Europe finally returning, Audi South Africa can start delivering its most wanted new models to the local market. Fans of the…

BMW powers into the future with iX

For BMW, the future is now. As German legacy automotive brands convert their existing products from petrol and diesel power, to batteries, there has…

The new affordable Toyota Urban Cruiser is actually a Suzuki

Toyota has expanded its local model range with a Suzuki twin. If you are confused, don’t be. The new Urban Cruiser is a front-wheel-drive…

Knysna Speed Festival to host virtual Simola Hillclimb

The 2021 Simola Hillclimb, the annual racing event hosted by the Knysna Speed Festival, is going virtual. On 9 March, the festival revealed it…

FX4 Ranger bakkie brings new Ford Connect tech

The introduction of a new FX4 variant to the Ranger bakkie portfolio ushers in a new era of digital technology for local followers of…

Kia adds X-factor to Picanto with new X-Line

Kia has updated its popular Picanto compact hatchback with two new X-Line derivatives. Recognising that customers are attracted by pseudo-crossover styling details, Kia has…

Latest Amarok becomes South Africa’s most powerful bakkie

Since its introduction, the Amarok V6 has proved very popular with local buyers. VW’s double-cab bakkie offers the cabin architecture and comfort of a…

Great news for Toyota hot hatch fans – GR Yaris confirmed for South Africa

The most exciting Toyota in decades has been confirmed for local release, with the GR Yaris coming to South Africa. Although the company’s Yaris…

Honda WV-R: High-riding ‘Jazz’ now in South Africa

Honda has added a new crossover to its local product portfolio — the Honda WV-R. The WV-R is effectively a Honda Jazz for gravel…

The new Hyundai i10 is a Grand deal

Korean car brands do a tidy trade in the sub-R200 000 market segment and Hyundai has reinforced its local offering. The company’s third-generation Grand i10…

Prado: Better engine for Toyota’s ‘junior’ Land Cruiser

For the last few years Toyota has managed to outsell all its luxury SUV rivals, with a diesel Prado that was powered by an…

Mini JCW GP: Mega price for fastest Mini in South Africa

When you think Mini the association is trendy design and parking convenience. But the British brand has always provided a spirited driving experience, favouring…

Toyota’s Hilux Legend is back: price for South Africa

South Africa’s most popular vehicle has been upgraded. The hugely influential Toyota Hilux bakkie range has been reconfigured for the local market. It introduces…

New Mswenko adds swag to Polo Vivo range

The Vivo has been an enormous success for Volkswagen South Africa. It is the country’s most popular car and being locally built, it also…

The Starlet is Toyota’s new value car – price for South Africa

Any new Toyota product is huge news for the local motoring scene, especially when it concerns entry-level pricing. The Japanese company, which dominates South…

Hyundai’s radical new Tucson coming to SA

Hyundai has revealed its fourth-generation Tucson and it is certainly a striking new design venture for the brand. The largest Korean car company is…

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