Motoring

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa hit with more flats on Dakar stage 4
First of the Dakar marathon stages proved to be a challenge for most teams.

Dakar stage 3 throws flats at Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa
Stage 4 sees the marathon stage in which now overnight service is allowed.

Mahindra XUV 700 transitions into improved facelift XUV 7X0
An announcement confirming the XUV 7X0 for South Africa has not yet been made.

Dakar shows teeth to Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa on stage 2
Second stage was, however, a lock out for Toyota, with the top five finishes being an all Hilux affair.

Riding the bullet train in Japan – South Africans are really missing out
Riding the bullet train in Japan is a truly world-class experience.

6 major car brands recall vehicles in South Africa
Stellantis South Africa is still trying to recall over 20 cars in South Africa amid a serious safety issue with their airbags.

Physical switching returns as Volkswagen reveals ID. Polo’s interior
ID. Polo will be marketed alongside the normal combustion engine in Europe, but not in South Africa.

Solid start for Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa on Dakar stage 1
First proper stage of this year’s event ended with a top 10 placing for Toyota’s local outfit.

Fuel prices drop across South Africa from 7 January
Motorists get a break as petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin prices decrease from Wednesday.

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa off to ‘measured’ Dakar start
All three of the locally made GR Hilux IMT Evos made it through the short prologue.

Ford hands EcoBoost V6 petrol heart to Everest, but with a catch
Wearing the Tremor instead of the Raptor designation, the petrol V6 Everest also becomes the most powerful ever made.

What’s coming? South Africa’s new bakkie arrivals for 2026 are…
South Africa’s ever popular bakkie market looks set for a bumper year.