Motoring

Good news for petrol prices this January
Motorists in South Africa can look forward to a price reduction for both petrol and diesel this January.

VW small bakkie for Mzansi? – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 14
Half-ton segment vacant after the Nissan NP200 went out of production last year.

Aviation authority sounds alarm as fatal accidents rise 200% in South Africa
The South African African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has issued a warning for South Africans during the festive season.

TopAuto is the trusted platform for leading South African brands
Over 1.3 million readers rely on TopAuto each month, making it a powerful channel for brand visibility.

There are over 500,000 unroadworthy vehicles in South Africa
Gauteng drivers are by far the biggest culprits, with 255,455 unroadworthy vehicles in the province.

Freshened-up, hybrid Volvo XC60 still makes for a compelling buy
Volvo’s best-selling model ever has been given a minor update, but remains unchanged on the power front.

Bad news for Chinese car brands
The Chinese government is ramping up its efforts to curb “excessive competition” in the local car industry.

More details revealed of South Africa-bound iCaur V27
Retro-styled V27 will be the Chery-owned brand’s first range extending electric vehicle in South Africa.

Ulterio Motiv gives Ford Ranger a bump in axle count
Triple axle Ranger uses the SuperCab as a base, however, both single and double cabs also form part of the conversion process.

Make TopAuto a core part of your 2026 marketing strategy
TopAuto gives brands direct access to over 1.3 million South African car buyers each month.

Honda FIT – The FIT that feels right for South African drivers
The refreshed Honda FIT brings a bold design, surprising cabin space, and fuel efficiency to the compact hatch segment.

The salary you need to afford the new Renault Captur in South Africa
The new Captur is Renault’s flagship SUV in South Africa.

BMW 325iS ‘Gusheshe’ reborn – 2025 Motoring Newsmaker No 15
Original E30 was a proudly South African project that is part of local folklore.

The e-hailing service beating Uber and Bolt – that you probably haven’t heard of
We used Press Pulse to compare several of the most popular e-hailing services in South Africa.

Europe u-turns on 2035 combustion engine vehicle ban
Selling beyond 2035 will, however, have to be compensated for in ways not disclosed.