While the compact Crosstrek is the brand’s global best seller, the larger Forester is South Africa’s favourite pick by far.

Motus Retail is expanding its brand lineup to boost revenue, as the country’s motor industry is reshaped by rising competition from Asia.

The conglomerate has seemingly now ended its decision to go fully electric by 2030.

Seven-seat Destinator will be positioned between the Outlander Sport and normal full-size Outlander.

C10 marks Leapmotor’s local market entry, surprisingly, only with range-extending electric propulsion.

Introduction of the new petrol derivative means entry to SUV range becomes almost 20% more affordable.

Despite confirmation of the Duster-based Tekton for South Africa, for now, the Gravite has not been approved for the local market.

Outright value for money is Jaecoo J5’s trump card in taking on the big guns like Toyota’s Corolla Cross and VW’s T-Cross.

Stellantis-backed marque has, for the moment, not confirmed an official product likely aimed at the BYD Shark yet.

Mark Jones will be piloting a Toyota GR Yaris in NRC as part of GR Cup Rally Challenge 2026.

At the end of 2025, over two million Polo have left the factory gates after three decades and four generations.

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has approved 10 units for the local markets.