Motoring

What to expect? Jetour preparing the hybrid plug for T1 and T2
Combination of electric motors and battery will soon be detailed for South Africa, along with pricing.

Fuel price: Immediate good news for South Africans after US-Iran ceasefire
Brent crude prices are experiencing significant volatility following a ‘fragile’ two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.

New aura coming as GWM approves Ora 05 for South Africa
Unlike the electric Ora 03, the 05 will have a combustion engine option, though, it remains to be seen whether it will be hybridised or not.

Wait no more: Long awaited Kia Tasman bakkie finally priced
Kia’s first controversially styled bakkie has finally arrived in South Africa after a prolonged market delay.

Sinister Night Edition suit handed to Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The third Night Edition model possibly signals the final encore for the current generation A-Class.

JAC’s Fortuner and Everest rival still on the cards for 2026 arrival
JS9 will use the T9’s ladder-frame chassis and 2.0-litre CTI turbodiesel engine.

BYD Dolphin Surf shows record fuel price hikes the middle finger
In May, electric hatchback will only cost one third to ‘fill’ compared to a petrol derivative.

Plusher and safer Executive grade returns to Chery Tiggo 7 range
Inclusion of the Executive ups the Tiggo range count to six derivatives, and the third priced below R500 000.

Ranger displaced as Isuzu D-Max sets new March sales record
D-Max finished overall behind the Toyota Hilux, while elsewhere, Tata and BYD recorded figures for the first time.

Freelander returns as JLR-Chery joint venture new energy brand
The displayed 97 Concept pays homage to the original and the Defender, with production set to start at the end of the year.

Final Edition Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S up against Audi RS3 and BMW M2
Only 15 units of the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ ‘Final Edition’ will be making it to the country.

Recall warrant issued for 127 Defenders and Jaguar I-Paces
Possible seatbelts and a volatile battery pack are being cited as the latest vehicle recall reasons.

WARNING: More pain at the pumps – this is how much you may pay for petrol and diesel in May
The projected fuel prices continue to spike putting more pressure on consumers amid a difficult and volatile economic climate.