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Moneyversity: A New Era of Financial Education for South Africans
South Africans today face increasingly complex financial decisions, from managing rising living costs to navigating savings, credit, and long-term planning. In response to this need, Moneyversity, Old Mutual’s next-generation financial education…
SALON PRIVÉ CONCOURS 2026
Entries Now Open for SALON PRIVÉ CONCOURS 2026 as Iconic 21st Edition Returns to Blenheim Palace The SALON PRIVÉ CONCOURS 2026 is officially open for entries, marking the beginning of…
Grenadier Game Viewer Set for 2026 Production as INEOS Kavango Expands Safari Offering
INEOS Automotive has confirmed that its dedicated safari-spec Grenadier Game Viewer will enter full production in early 2026, marking a significant milestone for a vehicle that has already attracted considerable…
Motorcycle News
Ruche Moodley Tackles Rookie Challenge at Motegi Amid Tricky Conditions
The Moto3 World Championship ventured to Japan this weekend for the first race of the Asia-Pacific leg of the 2025 season, and South African rookie Ruche Moodley faced a daunting…
Motorcycle Fatalities Rise: GEM Motoring Assist Calls for Shared Responsibility on Britain’s Roads
Newly released government statistics reveal a worrying trend on Britain’s roads: motorcycle fatalities have risen by 8% in 2024, underscoring the vulnerability of two-wheeled riders and the urgent need for…
Ruche Moodley Shines at Misano: Strong Pace and Aggressive Start Highlight San Marino GP
The 2025 Moto3 World Championship made its Italian stop at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the San Marino GP, the 16th round of an exhilarating season. Marking the…
Truck News
Hino Maps a Bold Mobility Future at the Japan Mobility Show
Tokyo’s Japan Mobility Show once again lived up to its reputation as a stage for forward-thinking innovation, and Hino Motors stood firmly at its centre with a series of exhibits…
Hino Returns to the Dakar Rally as Asia’s Lone Truck Manufacturer in 2026
Hino is preparing to write yet another chapter in its extraordinary Dakar Rally story, returning in 2026 as the only Asian truck manufacturer on the starting grid. The Japanese marque…
Scania and Horse Powertrain Put Range-Extended Hybrid Timber Truck to the Test in Sweden
LONDON (2 December 2025) — In one of the most ambitious steps yet toward decarbonising heavy-duty transport in remote regions, Scania and Horse Powertrain have launched a real-world pilot to…
Tyre News
Tyres & More® Expands Pretoria Footprint with New Elardus Park Store
Pretoria, 17 November 2025 – Tyres & More® continues to strengthen its presence in Pretoria with the opening of its newest store at Cornwall View Shopping Centre, strategically located at…
Tiger Wheel & Tyre Zimbabwe Celebrates 10 Years of Service and Growth
This November, Tiger Wheel & Tyre Zimbabwe proudly marks a decade of trusted service, growth, and excellence in the country’s automotive industry. Since opening its first store in 2015, the…
Dunlop Tyres South Africa Appoints Marcia Mayaba as Commercial Director
Johannesburg, South Africa – November 2025: Dunlop Tyres South Africa is proud to announce the appointment of Marcia Noxolo Veronica Mayaba as its new Commercial Director, effective immediately. In this…
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Toyota News
Toyota Gazoo Racing Reveals GR GT and GR GT3 Prototypes: A New Flagship Era Begins
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has unveiled two of its most ambitious performance machines yet: the GR GT and GR GT3. Shown publicly for the first time, these prototypes signal a…
Toyota South Africa Launches 19th Dream Car Art Contest, Inspiring the Innovators of Tomorrow
Johannesburg, South Africa – Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is proud to announce the launch of the 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, a global initiative that empowers children to…
Toyota Steers South Africa’s November Sales Surge with Market-Leading Performance
Johannesburg – Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has once again asserted its dominance in the local automotive landscape, closing November with a commanding 13 576 new vehicle sales. This performance…
Volkswagen News
Volkswagen’s New Transporter Triumphs at What Van? Awards 2026
Milton Keynes, UK – 4 December 2025 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ latest Transporter has been named ‘Medium Van of the Year’ at the prestigious What Van? Awards 2026, cementing its…
Volkswagen Group Africa Expands Solar Capacity at Kariega Plant with Completion of Phase Two
Kariega, South Africa — Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached another significant milestone in its long-term renewable energy strategy with the completion of the second phase of its solar photovoltaic…
Volkswagen Group Africa Employees Lend a Hand in Preserving Baakens Valley Nature Reserve
Gqeberha, 1 December 2025 – Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) employees and their loved ones rolled up their sleeves on Saturday, 29 November, to support the restoration and protection of the…
Suzuki News
Suzuki Dzire Gets a Sleek New Black Interior Across the Range
Fresh from Suzuki’s design studio, the popular Dzire sedan has received a subtle yet stylish update that promises to elevate the in-car experience for South African drivers. From November 2025,…
Suzuki Triumphs at Scottish Car of the Year Awards for Aftersales Excellence
Edinburgh – Suzuki has added another feather to its cap, celebrating a prestigious accolade at The Scottish Car of The Year Awards 2025. The award, recognising the manufacturer’s outstanding commitment…
Suzuki Auto South Africa Accelerates Sporting Momentum with Three-Year Betway SA20 Partnership
Suzuki Auto South Africa has strengthened its fast-growing footprint in local sport with the announcement of a landmark three-year collaboration with the Betway SA20, South Africa’s premier T20 cricket league.…
Ford News
Ford Everest 2026: More Choices, More Capability, More Adventure
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 25 November 2025 – Ford South Africa is set to elevate the Everest experience with a refreshed line-up of its acclaimed sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the…
Heartbreak in the Bushveld: Castrol NWM Ford Ends 2025 with Grit and Growth
PRETORIA, South Africa, 25 November 2025 – Motorsport is as thrilling as it is unforgiving. No amount of preparation, skill, or determination can fully protect against the unexpected. This truth…
Ford Ranger PHEV Claims International Pick-up Award for 2026/27
Ford Pro has cemented its dominance in the global light commercial vehicle sector by securing its fourth International Pick-up Award (IPUA) title. The newly developed Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric…
Hyundai News
Hyundai Pinetown Sets New National Benchmark with Record 300 Vehicle Sales in a Single Month
Pinetown, 04 December 2025 – Hyundai Pinetown has rewritten the record books once again, cementing its position as one of South Africa’s most dynamic and high-performing automotive retailers. The KwaZulu-Natal…
Hyundai TUCSON Takes Top Honour as Best Used Car Over £18,000 at SCOTY 2025
Hyundai’s award-winning momentum shows no sign of slowing, as the TUCSON has been crowned Best Used Car Over £18,000 at the 2025 Scottish Car of the Year Awards (SCOTY). The…
Hyundai INSTER Named 2026 TopGear Supermini of the Year
Hyundai’s smallest electric vehicle continues to impress, adding yet another prestigious accolade to its growing collection. The All-new INSTER has been named Supermini of the Year in the 2026 TopGear.com…
Nissan News
PRETORIA – Ensure a Safe Summer Journey with Nissan’s Holiday Vehicle Health Check
As South African families gear up for the summer holiday travel season, Nissan South Africa is urging drivers to prioritise vehicle safety before hitting the road. To support safe and…
Nissan Interstar Named 2026 ‘Large Van of the Year’ at What Van? Awards
Nissan’s largest light commercial vehicle has secured one of the UK industry’s most respected accolades, as the Nissan Interstar is officially crowned ‘Large Van of the Year’ at the 2026…
Nissan Formula E Team Sets Sights on Strong Season 12 Opener in São Paulo
YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Formula E Team is locking in for a bold start to the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as it heads to São Paulo, Brazil,…
Isuzu News
ISUZU Adds Striking Onyx Black to Range-Topping D-MAX Line-Up
New colour option now available on V-CROSS and exclusive Arctic Truck AT35 GQEBERHA – ISUZU Motors South Africa has broadened the visual appeal of its flagship bakkies with the introduction…
Nick Knowles Joins Isuzu as Brand Ambassador, Driving the New D-Max STEEL Edition
Isuzu UK is proud to welcome television presenter, writer, and musician Nick Knowles as its newest brand ambassador. Known for his hands-on approach, relatable personality, and unwavering support for Britain’s…
Isuzu Motors South Africa Celebrated with Four Merit Awards at 2025 Exporters Eastern Cape Awards
Gqeberha – Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has once again demonstrated its leadership in the automotive industry, earning four merit awards at the 2025 Exporters Eastern Cape Awards. The accolades…
Haval News
The All-New GWM HAVAL H7: A Flagship SUV That Redefines Luxury and Off-Road Capability
Great Wall Motor (GWM) has ushered in the new year with a model that promises to elevate the brand’s reputation for luxury and rugged performance – the all-new GWM HAVAL…
Unleashing Style and Power: The GWM HAVAL H6 GT Arrives in South Africa
Johannesburg, 07 November 2024 – South African streets are set to pulse with excitement as the latest GWM HAVAL H6 GT hits the market, redefining the SUV experience with an…
Cars.co.za Consumer Awards
Johannesburg, South Africa – All four models within GWM’s comprehensive range in South Africa selected as semi-finalists in the 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards motoring awards programme, have now progressed to…
Renault News
Renault 5 Crowned Northern Group Car of the Year 2025 After Nail-Biting Vote
Accessibility Through Innovation Tonale for All reflects Stellantis’ approach to universal accessibility: practical solutions, advanced engineering, and respectful design. Developed in collaboration with CRF and Fadiel Italiana, this special version…
Renault 5 Crowned Northern Group Car of the Year 2025 After Nail-Biting Vote
The Northern Group of Motoring Writers has named the reborn Renault 5 its Car of the Year 2025, concluding one of the closest contests the organisation has ever seen. Just…
Renault 5+ and 4+ Now Available with Full £3,750 Electric Car Grant
Renault has confirmed that its latest Renault 5+ and Renault 4+ models are now eligible for the maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG) in the UK, making these iconic electric…
KIA News
Kia Marks 80 Years of Innovation with Landmark Ceremony and Heritage Exhibition at Vision Square
Kia has opened a new chapter in its remarkable story, celebrating eight decades of innovation, resilience, and mobility leadership with a major anniversary ceremony at Kia Vision Square in Yongin,…
Kia PV5 Cargo Named Double Winner at 2026 What Van? Awards as Momentum Builds Behind PBV Line-up
Kia’s rise in the light commercial vehicle space has accelerated once again, with the Kia PV5 Cargo securing both the ‘Van of the Year’ and ‘Compact Van of the Year’…
Kia UK President and CEO Paul Philpott Appointed 84th President of the SMMT
Friday, 28 November 2025 — The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced that Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia UK, will serve as its 84th President,…
