19+ hour, 47+ min ago  (481+ words) Forty years is a significant milestone for any motoring award, but the 2026 South African Car of the Year competition will be remembered for far more than its anniversary celebrations. This year marked a watershed moment for the local automotive industry…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (596+ words) From crossing deserts and conquering mountain passes to tackling some of the toughest working environments imaginable, the Toyota badge has earned a reputation that few vehicles can match. Now there is a new member of the clan, and it has…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (456+ words) Kia'has launched a new multi-purpose vehicle, the Carens, in South Africa. The'SUV-styled car features a seven-seat layout, a 1. 5-litre diesel engine, and four model derivatives, startimng at just under R400, 000. "The'Kia'Carens offers everything that'families'could ever want, in a package that is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (602+ words) The new Citroen crossover SUV coupe is surprisingly practical and logical, with a few puzzles, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK. If you like your cars quiet, then the Citroen Basalt may not be for you. It gets noisy from the moment you…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (332+ words) The GWM Tank 500 HEV is a mobile laboratory of clever engineering, wrapped in aggressive styling, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK. Let me begin with the heart of this laboratory. The'GWM'Tank 500 HEV runs'on'a 2. 0-litre turbocharged petrol engine working in concert with a permanent…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (211+ words) The design of the Jetour T2 is bold, boxy and aimed at those who want presence on the road but, throughout my time with it, my attention was held by the amount of technology packed into every corner. Android Auto worked…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (423+ words) The Destinator is a practical seven-seater SUV that focuses on space, technology and family life, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK. Inside, practicality takes centre stage. The cabin accommodates seven passengers across three rows, with flexible seating configurations of 40: 20: 40 split in the second…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (364+ words) At the global CLAIM AI summit in Lisbon, OLX unveiled intelligent new platforms aimed at improving marketplace efficiency. Among the key announcements was Auto IQ, an'automotive'intelligence platform designed to help car dealers manage inventory, optimise pricing, and respond to buyers…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (369+ words) If you think roadside assistance is simply about a tow truck and a phone call, AA CIO Phila Msizazwe would disagree, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK. Behind every rescue on the side of the road is a carefully orchestrated digital engine that…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (490+ words) New vehicle classes aim to increase commercial electric vehicle options for South Africa's fleet operators. South African businesses will soon have more options for commercial electric vehicles (EVs). Everlectric, a commercial EV fleet leasing company, is expanding the range this…...