Six more Chinese vehicle brands heading to South Africa in 2026
Of the six brands, three are divisions of newly returned Geely.
Motoring
What’s coming: Confirmed new legacy car brand products for 2026
South Africa’s legacy brands are in for a busy but also likely tough 2026.
Chery bakkie’s surprise U-turn – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 1
Much-anticipated double cab set for Mzansi in 2026 under a different name to Himla.
Base VW T-Cross price drop – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 2
Price of Volkswagen’s entry-level compact SUV dips below psychological R400k mark.
Honest attempt Tata Punch still needs proving in tough segment
Returning Indian automotive giant’s smallest SUV has merits, but will have to fight hard.
Toyota Hilux Legend 55 arrives – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 3
South Africa’s favourite bakkie makes a swansong in its current form before new model is unleashed.
Suzuki cans hybrid Grand Vitara – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 4
Japanese brand drops the only new energy vehicle from its South African portfolio.
Mzansi’s R1-million Citi Golf – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 5
A bid of R550 000 was rejected for this collector’s item at an auction in Bryanston.
Petrol price decrease on the cards for Januworry
The petrol price changes will take effect on 7 January 2026.
Toyota Corolla Cross HEV vs 1.8 – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 6
Average annual mileage will determine whether the hybrid is going to save you any money.
BYD Shark dethrones Raptor – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 7
South Africa’s new fastest production bakkie sprints from 0 to 100km/h in just 5.66 seconds.
Feisty Suzuki Fronx shines – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 8
Crossover shows why it leads sales race against its production sibling the Toyota Starlet Cross.
7 new car brands that launched in South Africa in 2025
Over the course of 2025, several new car brands have launched in South Africa, all coming from Asia.