Motoring

Roofline dropped as Porsche unwraps Cayenne Coupe Electric
Turbo variant becomes the new equal most powerful Porsche road car ever made.

Gautrain expansion to use Expropriation Act
The plan to greatly expand the Gautrain network is going ahead, but property owners have raised concerns over whether they will be fairly compensated under the Expropriation Act.

Huge blow to German carmakers
Germany’s carmakers have pleaded for an urgent de-escalation in the tariff dispute between the US and the EU after President Donald Trump said he would increase auto tariffs on the bloc.

More South Africans are buying electric cars
Local interest in electric cars is steadily growing, and it’s not only new electric vehicles that are appealing to South Africans.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix
The race’s start time was brought forward by three hours due to the threat of heavy rainstorms, but it took place in largely hot and humid, overcast conditions.

Mercedes-Benz C200 puts on brave face in changing world
Solid sedan has a lot of competition not only in its own stable, but from the whole of the industry.

What it’s like to travel on a Chinese bullet train – Photos
China’s bullet trains are fast, quiet, and punctual, and I’d easily take one over a plane if given the opportunity.

Facelift Jetour T1 makes surprise unveiling in Beijing
Updates could provide a hint of what the incoming locally assembled model will look like when South African production starts in 2027.

Audi’s Formula 1 team off to a tough start
Audi’s F1 boss said entering the sport via a legacy team has proved more difficult than starting with a clean slate, as the German carmaker runs up against more established rivals.

Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved
“I was so stressed because I was waiting for everyone to finish their laps, but it was good enough and now, hopefully, I will have a magic start tomorrow.”

Trouble at South African Airways
The sudden resignation of SAA’s CEO and reports of criminal syndicates stealing aircraft parts have cast doubts over the airline’s viability.

First drive in the new iCaur V27 coming to South Africa – Photos
TopAuto got behind the wheel of the South African-bound iCaur V27 on a recent trip to China.

Nissan cancels plans to build 2 electric SUVs
Nissan Motor is cancelling plans to make a pair of fully electric SUVs at one of its factories.

5 reasons your tyres are wasting your petrol
Poor tyre maintenance could be increasing your monthly fuel spend.

A new hijacking trend, petrol prices recovering, and a South African airport loses its licence
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.