Motoring

Volkswagen still interested in Amarok-based Fortuner rival but…
Revealed in a drawing two years ago, the Amarok SUV has not been approved for production as Volkswagen’s take on the Ford Everest.

Nissan Patrol’s South African debut approved for early 2027
The eagerly awaited new Y63 Patrol will arrive at the end of Nissan’s fiscal year.

Coupe styled all-electric Range Rover GT shown
The Range Rover GT will be the first all-electric Range Rover from the new EMA platforms.

Is all-new Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid really faster than a Golf GTI?
If the SUV lives up to its billing, it will go ahead of the Mk 8.5 hot hatch on our time sheets.

Nissan, Toyota and Lexus SUVs recalled over fuel leak and engine stall risks
The NCC informed consumers of the product recall of certain Nissan Qashqai SUV models, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX600 vehicles

Guenther Steiner slams door shut on Brad Binder KTM lifeline
MotoGP star could still end up in the Superbike World Championship next year.

Thai-made updated Nissan Navara coming to South Africa this year
No longer locally produced, the so-called “evolved” D23 Navara will receive a new exterior and interior, but keep the 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine.

Chery Q debuting in September with R350 000 starting price
Q won’t undercut the Geely E2 or BYD Dolphin Surf for the accolade of South Africa’s most affordable EV but will have more power and better range.

Changan bringing several new models to South Africa
This is an overall wrap from Chongqing, China. The home of Changan Automobile. Where we show you a summary of the new models the brand is set to introduce locally.

Hint for South Africa? ‘Long bonnet’ GWM Tank 300 priced in China
GWM South Africa is yet to confirm the updated Tank 300 for the local market, with the same applying to the new “long bonnet” 300 L.

TGRSA Ready for a long battle in their Toyota GR Hilux IMT EVOs
The GR Stella 1000 Marathon is the toughest and longest event on the South African Rally Raid Championship calendar this year.

All-new Kia Seltos heading to South Africa in early August
Second generation Seltos represents a massive departure from the original that has been on-sale since 2020.

JLR gives first preview of incoming all-electric Range Rover Sport
Fully electric Sport will have a reported range of 530 km and produce a supposed 398kW/850Nm.

Antonelli takes sixth win of the season with victory at Belgian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli returned to glory with victory at a closely contested Belgian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc as Max Verstappen settled for his third podium of the season in P3.