Motoring
New airport for Cape Town to offer local and international flights
The Cape Winelands Airport is expected to start offering local and international flights in 2027, promising state-of-the-art facilities and first-class service.
Big airport upgrade for small Garden Route town
The Plettenberg Bay Airport is set for a significant upgrade, including a new terminal building and a longer runway to accommodate Boeing 737 aircraft.
New Suzuki Swift coming to South Africa
Suzuki is set to launch a new version of its highly popular Swift in South Africa in the coming months, with three specification levels available.
South Africans to pay R45 less for every tank of petrol
The latest expected petrol price adjustments mean South African motorists will pay much less to fill their cars in September.
New VW Polo Vivo launching in South Africa next month
Volkswagen is launching a new update of the Polo Vivo next month, with prices starting at R266,600.
Chinese carmakers’ big play in South Africa – and it’s working
Chinese vehicle manufacturers are taking the South African car market by storm, and for a good reason.
Used car boom hits South Africa
South Africa’s automotive industry saw a boom in sales following the Covid-19 pandemic, but the pendulum has swung.
Two new Chinese cars launch in South Africa
GWM is selling two new vehicles in South Africa, with both having hybrid versions that feature a 2l petrol engine.
The road in South Africa with a 250km/h speed limit
South Africa’s maximum speed limit is usually 120km/h, but a remote stretch of highway allows certain vehicles to hit 250km/h.
The average cost of a car in South Africa in 2024 – and what you can buy with it
The average value of vehicle finance in the first quater of 2024 in South Africa is 24% higher than seen in 2019, and, surprisiongly, there is a relatively limited number of cars to choose from at this price point.
Suzuki’s one-star disaster in South Africa
The Suzuki Ertiga has received a one-star safety rating, but the manufacturer has questioned the validity of the test and scoring.