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Solid sedan has a lot of competition not only in its own stable, but from the whole of the industry.
WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026, 10:56

Solid sedan has a lot of competition not only in its own stable, but from the whole of the industry.

China’s bullet trains are fast, quiet, and punctual, and I’d easily take one over a plane if given the opportunity.

Updates could provide a hint of what the incoming locally assembled model will look like when South African production starts in 2027.

Audi’s F1 boss said entering the sport via a legacy team has proved more difficult than starting with a clean slate, as the German carmaker runs up against more established rivals.

“I was so stressed because I was waiting for everyone to finish their laps, but it was good enough and now, hopefully, I will have a magic start tomorrow.”

The sudden resignation of SAA’s CEO and reports of criminal syndicates stealing aircraft parts have cast doubts over the airline’s viability.

TopAuto got behind the wheel of the South African-bound iCaur V27 on a recent trip to China.

Nissan Motor is cancelling plans to make a pair of fully electric SUVs at one of its factories.

South Africans are being warned of a new hijacking tactic being used to target motorists.

Poor tyre maintenance could be increasing your monthly fuel spend.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The entry price of electric vehicles has fallen dramatically over the last year.

For around the same price as a VW Polo, South Africans can have a double-cab bakkie instead.