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ArticleMay 19, 2026
Volkswagen and Mastertons Launch People’s Blend
In Nelson Mandela Bay, where industry and identity have long brewed together like steam rising off a coastal horizon, two of South Africa’s most enduring names have come together to create something unexpectedly intimate
ArticleMay 14, 2026
BMW Group Academy Marks 20 Years of Training Excellence
Across two decades of transformation in the automotive world, the BMW Group Academy UK and Ireland has quietly become one of the sector’s most influential engines of skills development, shaping the people behind premium
ArticleMay 11, 2026
Volkswagen HealthCare Run Draws 1 800 Participants
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) hosted its fourth annual HealthCare Run on Saturday, 9 May 2026, bringing together more than 1 800 runners at the Volkswagen PeoplePavilion in Kariega for a day focused on wellness, communi
ArticleMay 6, 2026
Kia Carens Seven-Seater Blends Style and Practicality
The all-new Kia Carens arrives with a clear sense of purpose, reshaping expectations of what a family vehicle can be by fusing SUV-inspired design with the versatility of a seven-seater people mover. It is a product that
ArticleApril 21, 2026
Audi SA Honours Top Dealers at Vorsprung Awards
In a celebration of precision, performance and people, Audi South Africa brought its national dealer network into the spotlight at the 2026 Audi Vorsprung Awards, held in Sandton on 16 April. The evening unfolded as a ca
ArticleApril 10, 2026
Big Grad Energy: Two Journeys to Graduation Day in SA
Before the cameras, before the applause, and before the proud walk across the stage, there are stories most people never see. Not the polished version of graduation day, but the long, uneven road that leads there. The ki
ArticleApril 1, 2026
Supporting Automotive Workers Through Stress and Change
Last year’s cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover sent ripples of disruption across the UK automotive sector. While headlines focused on operational impacts, at Ben we heard from the people behind the scenes — those who were
ArticleApril 1, 2026
Farizon SV Gets ‘Nostalgia Mode’ for Diesel-Loving Drivers
As electric vans continue to take over Britain’s streets, Farizon has found a way to tug at the heartstrings of tradespeople who still fondly recall the “good old days” of diesel-powered workhorses. The all-electric SV l
ArticleMarch 31, 2026
Volkswagen Unveils New Caddy: The Fifth-Generation Classic
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the first official images of the new Caddy, giving a fresh look to a model that has been a favourite for tradespeople, families, and hobby-lovers alike. Now in its fifth genera
ArticleMarch 30, 2026
Isuzu Honours Top Dealers at 2026 Awards
Isuzu Motors South Africa turned the spotlight inward this March, celebrating the people and partnerships that quietly power its reputation for reliability. Against the coastal backdrop of Gqeberha, the brand’s 2026 Annu
ArticleMarch 13, 2026
Gemma Benbow Named Inspiring Automotive Woman 2026
Gemma Benbow, Kia UK People & Organisation Director, wins the 2026 Inspiring Automotive Woman of the Year Award for leadership and inclusion."
ArticleFebruary 20, 2026
Durban Highway Horror: The Deadly Cost of Reckless Driving
Footage circulating online has cast a harsh spotlight on a devastating crash that unfolded on a Durban highway in January. In a matter of seconds, a sequence of reckless decisions spiralled into catastrophe, leaving three people dead and multiple vehicles engulfed in chaos. The clip shows a bakkie forced off the road, careering across a […]
































