
Chinese carmakers pressure BMW to produce new engine
BMW is weighing the addition of range extenders to some of its vehicles amid growing demand for the technology popularized by its Chinese rivals.
THURSDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2025, 17:01

BMW is weighing the addition of range extenders to some of its vehicles amid growing demand for the technology popularized by its Chinese rivals.

Sole availability of a turbodiesel engine isn’t enough, on it own, to lure buyers away from the better equipped and more affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid Chinese offerings.

South Africa can expect a petrol and diesel price hike this holiday season.

Title, effectively became decided after the first 10 km of the main event on Saturday.

New data from Tracker shows that criminals are far more likely to target one type of vehicle in South Africa.

Ford has revealed the new Everest models that will launch in South Africa next year, including a cheaper diesel option, and a new petrol engine.

Introduction of the 2.3 EcoBoost petrol sees the end of the 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel, while a new Sport variant is joined by the expanding of the 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 to more models.

Compared to the only other Suzuki model that has failed to post three digit monthly sales figures, the XL6, total Ignis sales since January stands at 198 units.

Zippy and fun, this manual T-Cross proves the basics still work – and that petrol power isn’t dead yet.

Although now with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, it remains open to speculation as to whether the Atto 2 will eventually be offered on local soil.

The BMW S1000RR impresses with superb build quality, thrilling performance and rider-friendly design — it’s a pure joy to ride.