‘Little’ Mercedes-Benz G-Class coming but no longer only as an EV
‘Little G-Class” will have four-wheel drive from the start and now, a hybrid powertrain to go with the electric option.
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The South African university driving electric car adoption
A university in Gauteng is running programs to assist with the transition to electric cars.
The Indian and Chinese car brands with factories in South Africa – With another on the way
One Indian and two Chinese car brands have factories in South Africa, and another Chinese carmaker plans to open one in mid-2026.
‘Go-faster’ Opel Corsa finally returning, but with a first-time twist
First performance Corsa in over a decade will wear the GSE moniker, but derive motivation solely from an electric powertrain.
Changes coming for South Africa’s most important road
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered Sanral to find a way to secure the N1.
Flights cancelled after fire breaks out at one of South Africa’s biggest airports – Photos
Flights have been cancelled after a fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport.
Mazda gives entry-level, self-shifting CX-3 more spec
Four model range are now automatic only, but still equipped with the normally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine.
You can be arrested for fixing potholes in South Africa
Frustrated road users are taking pothole repairs into their own hands, but they can be arrested for doing so.
Call to eliminate taxes on electric cars in South Africa
One of South Africa’s largest charging companies is calling on the government to scrap taxes on electric cars.
iCaur 03T hints at electric box of incoming surprises
Initially planned to form part of Jaecoo’s product range, the boxy 03T improves on the normal 03 the iCar brand launched with in China three years ago.
Red flags for South Africa’s new traffic fine system
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse warned that the tender to outsource South Africa’s new traffic fine system has all the hallmarks of a corrupt money-making scheme.
The minor car brands becoming major players in South Africa
Car sub-brands are on the rise in the South African market.
This is it: Next Toyota Fortuner makes first spy shot appearance
The Fortuner is expected to receive the same exterior design as the new Hilux but retain the IMV 0 platform, as well as the 2.8 GD-6 turbodiesel engine.
8 new Toyota cars coming to South Africa
Toyota plans to release at least 8 new cars in South Africa, ranging from a GR supercar to a “baby Prado” Adventure SUV.