Over the course of 2025, several new car brands have launched in South Africa, all coming from Asia. 

Discovery Insure has highlighted the increased risk of hijacking in the final months of the year, and has urged motorists to check their trackers.

South African motorists are being urged to stay alert over the busy festive season, as criminals exploit unpaid fines and heightened travel activity to scam and intimidate road users.

South Africa has said goodbye to 28 cars over the past two years, as carmakers reassessed their local lineups and global strategies.

Owning a premium German car in South Africa has become a luxury reserved for the country’s top earners.

South Africans can expect a stronger law-enforcement presence on the roads this festive season, and lawbreakers should expect consequences. 

The Department of Transport and other stakeholders have issued a serious warning about South Africa’s most dangerous routes as millions prepare to take to the roads for the festive season.

Ford, one of the most popular car brands in South Africa, has a much worse media sentiment rating than its main competitors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Suzuki.

A new list using data from insurance and tracking companies has identified 10 cars targeted by hijackers in South Africa, which include new targets.

This compares the cost of driving vs flying from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Durban over Christmas 2025.

WeBuyCars admitted that well-priced Chinese car brands have impacted its margins, but believes that their presence will have long-term benefits.

Volvo is bringing two new electric vehicles to South Africa in 2026, with the Swedish company expanding its luxury options.

Toyota has officially revealed the next-generation Hilux, confirming one of the most anticipated motoring announcements of the year.

Chery makes the most popular Chinese vehicle in South Africa, with around 60 units sold every day across the country.

There are eight cars from several brands that have reached the end of their production, as the brands have announced that they will be discontinued in 2025.

A Chinese car giant has doubled down on its plans to establish a vehicle assembly plant in South Africa.

A major update about digital licences could mean the beginning of the end for physical plastic licence cards in South Africa.

Major Chinese vehicle brand, Changan, has officially launched in South Africa through a partnership with Saudi mobility group, Jameel Motors South Africa.

The new national requirements for vehicle licences have been delayed, but the City of Cape Town said that a new directive will come out in a year.

The Department of Transport (DoT) has confirmed significant progress in reducing the massive backlog and waiting time for driving licence cards.

The city has noted that new high-tech cameras will be gradually introduced, with AI cameras currently waiting approval from the DPP.