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Porsche 911 GT3 S/C adds drop-top driving thrills to the GT formula
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (369+ words) There's a new Porsche 911 model in town, one that is sure to polarise the brand's purists more than any before. In case you're interested, that commendable kerb weight " a mere 35kg more than a regular GT3 coup" manual " is down to lots…...
Updated Mercedes-Benz EQS offers up to 926km of range
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (400+ words) Mercedes-Benz has treated its flagship EV " the EQS " to a final refresh before its replacement by the upcoming all-electric S-Class. Exterior enhancements include a revised front grille, a freshly sculpted bonnet with power domes, and new star motif-infused headlamps equipped…...
REVIEW | The Mazda 3 is begging for hybrid or turbo power
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (540+ words) Motoring editor, reporter and presenter Getting behind the wheel of a car like the Mazda 3 reminds one of certain strong suits mastered by legacy brands. It feels like a quality product at all touchpoints, one that would last well beyond…...
Volkswagen deliveries drop as China, US demand weakens
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (144+ words) Volkswagen reported a dip in global deliveries at the start of the year, falling 4% year-on-year in the first three months of 2026, as the German carmaker battles with weak demand in China and the US. Deliveries fell by 15% in China in…...
Toyota plans Hilux gathering in bid for Guinness World Records
10+ hour, 49+ min ago (209+ words) Toyota South Africa is planning a large-scale gathering of Hilux owners in a bid to set multiple Guinness World Records. These include: The event is scheduled for May 13 at Nampo Park in Bothaville, Free State, where thousands of Hilux vehicles…...
WATCH | Ford GT Mk IV becomes third-fastest car to lap the N'rburgring
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (253+ words) The final Ford GT Mk IV has achieved a record run of 6: 14. 977 at the the 20. 7km long N'rburgring Nordschleife, earning it the title of third-fastest car at the legendary circuit. It trails the full-electric Volkswagen ID. R (6: 05. 336) in second place and the…...
WATCH | Hyundai Grand i10 scores zero-star crash rating in #Safer Cars For Africa test
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) The Hyundai Grand i10, the brand's best-selling car in South Africa, has scored a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in a Global NCAP crash test. The compact hatchback scored three stars for child occupant protection, but the test found serious…...
Hyundai SA to launch Grand i10 Executive in May
22+ hour, 12+ min ago (227+ words) Hyundai Automotive South Africa has announced it will expand the Grand i10 range with a new Executive trim. The model will have the option of manual and automatic transmissions and is set to go on sale a month from now. Some…...
REVIEW | Leapmotor C10 makes weak case for range-extender EVs
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (633+ words) Motoring editor, reporter and presenter European auto giant Stellantis is home to many storied brands. From Alfa Romeo to Peugeot, the conglomerate is responsible for vaunted motoring nameplates " and these have often struggled to achieve mass-market appeal in South Africa....
Watchdog warns over fuel price gouging in South Africa
2+ week, 1+ day ago (485+ words) Businesses that increase prices in advance of fuel cost increases or increase prices by far more than their cost increases risk being prosecuted and found guilty of price gouging. "The same applies to businesses that continue to charge higher prices…...