Motoring

Job cuts set to be implemented at Volkswagen as profits drop
For now, it remains unknown as to whether the workforce cuts will be expanded to Volkswagen South Africa.

Mitsubishi Australia: Room for an all-new Pajero exists
Three diamonds will introduce a new three-row SUV in 2025, though it remains tight lipped as to whether this will revive the Pajero name.

Selectively detailed Fiat Titano finally shows its face
A new option for Stellantis’ still mystery bakkie on-track for local production in 2026, the Titano, for now, remains a left-hand-drive only model.

Hybrid the sole beneficiary as Honda finally prices facelift Fit
Previous trio of conventional petrol engine models have seemingly all been dropped.

Brakes slammed on German EV sales as incentives end
With an offset of 45 000 units in November, EV sales dropped 22%.

REPORT: Powered-up new Mitsubishi Triton could still happen
Japanese marque’s Australian division confirms its want a more powerful variant instead of an aesthetically enhanced “sticker package”.

What awaits South Africa: New Suzuki Swift detailed in Japan
Japanese Domestic Market model will have optional four-wheel-drive and a market first five-speed manual as standard on the new mild-hybrid.

Electric Mini Cooper S E gets JCW overhaul but not up front
Externally revised new flagship electric Mini still has a range of 402 km. but will the same performance as standard.

Mercedes-Benz CLE leaves AMG finishing school as new AMG CLE 53
First ever performance CLE again makes use of an electrified straight-six engine, albeit with power than in the E53 it replaces.

Hyundai Creta getting second update in 2024 but..
It remains to be seen whether the updates will be expanded to the Indonesian-made model, or remain bespoke to the Indian version.