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Motoring
Porsche revives S moniker as mid-spec all-electric Cayenne variant
As with the rest of the Cayenne range, the S still hasn’t been confirmed for South Africa.
Fuel restrictions hit South Africa, one province saying goodbye to potholes, and a new Suzuki SUV
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Big changes on the cards for South Africa’s petrol stations
Sanral has announced plans to transform petrol stations along South Africa’s national routes.
Electric cars are cheaper than hybrids in South Africa
South Africa’s cheapest electric vehicle costs R100,000 less than the cheapest hybrid.
How to win big in South Africa’s competitive automotive industry
South Africa’s motoring industry has never been more competitive – here’s how you can stand out from the crowd.
New Audi A3 Sportback S line offers even more value
The new derivative creates a compelling entry point into the A3 Sportback range while retaining the S line package.
Multi-billion rand bailouts for South Africa’s transport companies
State-owned entities, including Transnet and SAA, have received more than R520 billion in government support.
South Africa next? Volkswagen Amarok drops 2.0-litre Down Under
Both the single-turbo and bi-turbo 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine has been dropped from the Australian-market Amarok.
R550 toll fee pain for motorists in one of South Africa’s biggest cities
E-tolls may be gone, but many Gauteng residents are still paying an arm and a leg in toll fees to get to work every day.
VW and Volvo sound the alarm over Iran war
Volkswagen and Volvo have expressed concerns over a massive drop in car demand, following the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
Mistakes drivers make in bad weather in South Africa
Avoiding crucial mistakes when driving in mist or foggy weather could save lives.
National Extreme Festival in-gear for Killarney season opener
First round of the new season will have 116 competitors taking part.
Most fuel-efficient crossover under R300,000 in South Africa
This compact SUV uses less than R1 of petrol per kilometre.
Want a new car? Here’s how you can get it done
Navigating the various ways to pay for a car can be as complex as choosing the car itself.
The Indian bakkie becoming a local favourite in South Africa
Mahindra’s Pik Up is rapidly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite bakkies.
Good news for motorists frustrated by delivery bikes in South Africa
The CEO of one of South Africa’s largest supermarket groups said that the company is training its delivery riders address their behaviour out on the roads.