Jaecoo has slashed the starting price of the J5 SUV by R40,000 in South Africa.

The toughest motorsport event kicks off on 3 January and will run for 13 stages over 4900km in the Saudi Arabian desert.

Diesel users can look forward to a price cut next month, though petrol motorists won’t be as lucky.

Line-up spans three models, all powered by Ford-sourced turbodiesel engines.

Several European automakers are preparing to give cars with a combustion engine a new lease on life, based on expectations that the EU will walk back its impending ban.

Six new car brands were added to South Africa’s roster of Chinese manufacturers this year, offering a range of vehicles from bakkies to electric hatchbacks.

Kia South Africa is yet to formally confirm the Seltos for the local market.

A contracting partner has been appointed for the technical development and construction of the new Cape Winelands Airport.

Partnership will focus on new energy vehicles and is expected to see the Fiesta returning based on the same platform as the Renault 4, 5 and Nissan Micra.

The BYD Sealion 5 is the first plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa to cost less than R500,000.

T9 PHEV will become one of South Africa’s most powerful bakkies when it eventually goes on-sale.

The all-new Honda Amaze offers feature-rich motoring, standout pricing, and impressive practicality.

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 Car of the Year competition.

JAC has confirmed that a new plug-in hybrid bakkie is coming to South Africa in early 2026.

Ford is turning to Renault to make affordable cars as both manufacturers come under rising pressure from Chinese manufacturers.

With the end of the Koleos, the Captur, for now, becomes Renault South Africa’s flagship SUV.