
Nissan, Honda merger still on the cards
Nissan and Honda’s fortunes have reversed over the past year, narrowing the imbalance that derailed their first merger talks.
TUESDAY, 30 JUNE 2026, 12:07

Nissan and Honda’s fortunes have reversed over the past year, narrowing the imbalance that derailed their first merger talks.

The cheapest hybrid in South Africa costs R70,000 less than the cheapest plug-in option, while offering remarkably similar performance.

The new Chery Q is set to become one of South Africa’s most affordable electric cars when it launches later this year.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and her department are considering more widespread tolling on South Africa’s roads.

The average price and mileage of used cars sold in South Africa decreased last month.

Ford has updated the Everest for South Africa, slashing the SUV’s starting price in the process.

Toyota has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the AA, disputing the claim that the Starlet hatchback has a zero-star safety rating.

The South African company Naked Insurance has launched a new AI app that can provide binding car insurance quotes.

Transnet has granted 11 private companies access to South Africa’s rail network.

The GWM P300 LS is powered by a potent 2.4-litre turbo diesel engine, 9-speed automatic transmission, and 3.5-tonne towing capacity – positioning it as a powerhouse in South Africa’s bakkie segment.

While the Polo Vivo remains South Africa’s favourite hatchback, two competitors are hot on its heels.

Chery’s newest SUV can be converted to a double-cab bakkie, and it’s coming to South Africa.

The Kia Carens is the newest 7-seater family SUV on sale in South Africa.

The Toyota Starlet sold in South Africa received the lowest possible safety rating during crash testing.

Motorists are paying over R26 per litre for petrol in South Africa, two years after the government said that fuel shouldn’t cost more than R14 per litre.

The Isuzu D-Max, one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies, is getting a major update.

Lexus has informed the National Consumer Commission of a recall affecting one of its sports cars in South Africa.

European carmaker Stellantis will be leaning more on its Chinese partnerships in the future.

Book a test drive of the Honda Elevate and get hands-on with the do-it-all compact SUV.

April was another strong month for Chinese car sales in South Africa.

It’s a very expensive time to be a bakkie owner in South Africa.