
5 fastest hatchbacks you can buy in South Africa
South Africa is home to some top-notch hot hatches.
TUESDAY, 07 APRIL 2026, 15:08

South Africa is home to some top-notch hot hatches.

Tesla was set to launch in South Africa this year, but ongoing tensions have put these plans on hold.

Car exports from Asian carmakers have been disrupted by the Middle East conflict.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Wits University is building a green hydrogen production plant.

Incoming bakkie styled to resemble American ‘pick-up trucks’ with power to boot.

March turned out to be an incredible month for bakkie sales despite concerns over the skyrocketing cost of diesel.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warned that there will be surprise roadblocks on highways and smaller roads this Easter weekend, and that cars will be impounded over certain issues.

Volvo may soon build its Chinese sister brand’s cars in its factories.

Motorists are misdiagnosing their car issues, leading to problems down the line.

April’s petrol price hikes kicked in right before motorists are expected to head out for the Easter weekend.

Cape Town will soon be home to electric minibus taxis.

Ford has announced that the revamped Territory will arrive in South Africa in the coming weeks.

The Chinese BYD launched in South Africa in 2023 but hasn’t revealed its sales figures, until now.

As on the Ranger, the Everest bids farewell and welcomes the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol and single-turbo 2.0-litre diesel.

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‘Consumers will start feeling the pinch of high fuel prices within a couple of weeks.’