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When Stellantis formed in 2021 through the merging of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot Citroen, there were fears that some ...
29/07/2024

When Stellantis formed in 2021 through the merging of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot Citroen, there were fears that some of its brands could face the axe.

Despite previous reassurances that the 14 brands were safe for the time being, it appears the auto giant’s CEO is getting impatient as earnings drop.

Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton are back as a race-winning force, Max Verstappen and Red Bull face a fight to keep their tit...
29/07/2024

Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton are back as a race-winning force, Max Verstappen and Red Bull face a fight to keep their titles and Fernando Alonso may be ageing, but he is not finished yet.


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The facelifted Volkswagen Touareg will be available in South Africa from August 1, featuring a fresh new look, updated t...
29/07/2024

The facelifted Volkswagen Touareg will be available in South Africa from August 1, featuring a fresh new look, updated tech and a rationalised range.


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There is something a bit strange about having an on-road experience in a car destined to arrive in local showrooms only ...
29/07/2024

There is something a bit strange about having an on-road experience in a car destined to arrive in local showrooms only in two years’ time but Volkswagen, globally committed to electric vehicles, is running a series of trials with the SUV-styled ID.4.


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25/07/2024

Just when you thought the Chinese automotive invasion could be slowing down, comes news of yet another new brand ready to attack our market. Mzansi, it’s time to meet Jetour.


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25/07/2024

The Toyota Starlet is one of South Africa’s most popular hatchbacks, ranking third behind the Volkswagen Polo Vivo and Suzuki Swift in 2023, and now there’s a Starlet Cross for those seeking a more rugged looking package.


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A week after ranting on the team radio in Budapest, Max Verstappen heads to the Belgian Grand Prix warned to take "nothi...
25/07/2024

A week after ranting on the team radio in Budapest, Max Verstappen heads to the Belgian Grand Prix warned to take "nothing for granted" and advised by Red Bull to give up late-night simulation racing during race weekends.


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Toyota was a pioneer in the hybrid space with its Prius and today petrol-electric vehicles make up around one third of i...
24/07/2024

Toyota was a pioneer in the hybrid space with its Prius and today petrol-electric vehicles make up around one third of its global sales.

Instead of resting on its own successful hybrid laurels Toyota is said to be teaming up with BYD for some of its future products, reports out of Japan indicate.

Bentley Motors has just produced its last 12-cylinder engine, marking the end of an era for the British manufacturer.   ...
24/07/2024

Bentley Motors has just produced its last 12-cylinder engine, marking the end of an era for the British manufacturer.


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Driving licence cards are often valid for 10 years or more in other countries, but for the foreseeable future South Afri...
24/07/2024

Driving licence cards are often valid for 10 years or more in other countries, but for the foreseeable future South Africans will still have to renew theirs every five years.



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Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has been named as the new leader of the Audi Formula One project, the Germa...
24/07/2024

Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has been named as the new leader of the Audi Formula One project, the German constructor announced this week.


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23/07/2024

REVIEW: Kia Picanto 1.0 LX is small for its price, but big on quality

While spending a week with the recently facelifted Kia Picanto, there were a few things that stood out for me.

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South Africans now have a more affordable electric car alternative with the local introduction of the Chinese-built Dayu...
23/07/2024

South Africans now have a more affordable electric car alternative with the local introduction of the Chinese-built Dayun Yuehu S5.


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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris did little to enhance their reputations on Sunday when a calm and mostly assured drive b...
23/07/2024

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris did little to enhance their reputations on Sunday when a calm and mostly assured drive by Oscar Piastri set an example and carried him to a controversial victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix.



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REVIEW: JAC T9 is a decent proposition for those seeking a less expensive double cab bakkie
22/07/2024

REVIEW: JAC T9 is a decent proposition for those seeking a less expensive double cab bakkie


In an economy like ours that’s taking strain, SA consumers are looking around for what gives them the most bang for buck, and that includes the bakkie leisure market.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken a bold and much needed step in promising a review of the fuel price, but this proces...
22/07/2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken a bold and much needed step in promising a review of the fuel price, but this process should unfold quickly, the Automobile Association (AA) warns.


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With the Toyota Starlet Cross set to hit South African showrooms imminently, the company has revealed its local pricing ...
22/07/2024

With the Toyota Starlet Cross set to hit South African showrooms imminently, the company has revealed its local pricing and specifications.

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“I have set up meetings with relevant people already, my term will be a failure if I don’t bring one of the biggest spor...
22/07/2024

“I have set up meetings with relevant people already, my term will be a failure if I don’t bring one of the biggest sporting tourist events to South Africa which is F1. Our first meeting is end of August in Monaco,” said McKenzie.


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In recent years India has become something of an industrial powerhouse, churning out relatively affordable cars that Sou...
21/07/2024

In recent years India has become something of an industrial powerhouse, churning out relatively affordable cars that South Africans are lapping up in bigger numbers than ever.


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21/07/2024

Lexus has just transformed its LBX compact crossover into something of a baby bombshell with the release of the “Morizo RR” performance model.


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As far as performance bakkies go, the Ford Ranger Raptor is completely in a league of its own. Motoring contributor Mpho...
18/07/2024

As far as performance bakkies go, the Ford Ranger Raptor is completely in a league of its own. Motoring contributor Mpho Mahlangu recently spent time behind the wheel of the bonkers Raptor, and these are five things that stood out for him.


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The current set were still in fair nick but they had been on for just over eight years and my partner and I have a coupl...
18/07/2024

The current set were still in fair nick but they had been on for just over eight years and my partner and I have a couple of trips planned so I wasn’t keen on trying to source rubber in the open spaces of Botswana and Namibia.

By: Willem van de Putte


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18/07/2024

It is back to its roots for the latest iteration of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, which was launched in South Africa recently with design cues harking back to earlier Cruiser models.

By: Colin Windell

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There shouldn’t be any nasty shocks or pleasant surprises when you fill your tank next month as the fuel price outlook f...
18/07/2024

There shouldn’t be any nasty shocks or pleasant surprises when you fill your tank next month as the fuel price outlook for August shows that minor adjustments will be the order of the day for petrol and diesel.


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A former fleet administrator at Volkswagen South Africa, found guilty of fraud and corruption amounting to R12 million, ...
18/07/2024

A former fleet administrator at Volkswagen South Africa, found guilty of fraud and corruption amounting to R12 million, has been jailed for 15 years, part of which is suspended.
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A buoyant Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix on the crest of a wave, seeking a record-increas...
18/07/2024

A buoyant Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix on the crest of a wave, seeking a record-increasing ninth Hungaroring victory and Mercedes' third consecutive win of the season.


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Delivery services have revolutionised the way many South Africans shop for things like groceries, but this convenience i...
17/07/2024

Delivery services have revolutionised the way many South Africans shop for things like groceries, but this convenience is often not extended to all parts of our cities.

Delivery services have revolutionised the way many South Africans shop, but this convenience is often not extended to all parts of the city.

The Ingolstadt-based carmaker has unveiled its new A5 family, which also includes an Avant station wagon, but only the S...
17/07/2024

The Ingolstadt-based carmaker has unveiled its new A5 family, which also includes an Avant station wagon, but only the Sedan will be coming to South Africa, with an expected launch date around mid-2025 according to our local contact.


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Want to hear a scary statistic? Road accidents are the leading cause of child deaths in South Africa, according to the C...
17/07/2024

Want to hear a scary statistic? Road accidents are the leading cause of child deaths in South Africa, according to the Child Gauge Report.

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The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Services said it attended to 293 vehicle accidents during the past week, which saw the W...
17/07/2024

The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Services said it attended to 293 vehicle accidents during the past week, which saw the Western Cape province hammered by unprecedented heavy rainfall, which was enough to increase dam levels by 25%.


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