
The bakkie dominating South Africa’s used car market
Pre-owned buyers in South Africa have a clear favourite.
TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 20:01

Pre-owned buyers in South Africa have a clear favourite.

Four model ‘standard GLC’ range, for now, only offers a choice of two turbodiesel variants.

Six more Chinese brands are coming to South Africa this year, bringing everything from a Toyota Prado rival to electric bakkies and family SUVs.

South Africa is facing a severe shortage of traffic officers.

Dark Horse SC swaps out the standard 5.0 litre V8 for a 5.2 litre supercharged V8.

Mercedes-AMG has reserved a small amount of its CLA 45 S Final Edition for South African customers.

The VW Polo is a staple of the South African auto scene, but its price tag has grown considerably over the last few years.

A major South African airline has halted all flights to one airport until Valentine’s Day.

Motoring retail giant Motus is facing legal action following its decision to retrench dozens of workers in South Africa.

After dropping to a four-year low in January, motorists can expect another significant fuel price drop in February.

Takata South Africa’s application for leave to appeal a Competition Appeal Court ruling has been dismissed.

A South African court has set a new legal precedent for motorists caught exceeding the speed limit.

Revisions are said to be extensive not only inside and out, but also underneath the S-Class’ bonnet.

New research shows that there is an opportunity for electric cars to take off in South Africa.

The pricing for the new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been uncovered ahead of its South African debut.