Shark’s claimed 0-100km/h time of 5.7 seconds is more than a second faster than that of the Raptor.

South African public gets to choose the new name for the baby SUV to be built in Kariega.

For the first time in its one-again, off-again 41 year history, the Peugeot GTi name now features on an EV.

Irmscher name returns for the first time since 2004, but will be restricted to 40 units without any added power or torque.

Approved for Australia from 2026, for the moment, the hybrid is an unknown for South Africa.

With 239kW/509Nm on tap, the Grandland Electric AWD will get from 0-100 km/h in a smidgen above six seconds.

Penned-in for Australia from the first quarter of 2026, the plug-in hybrid Sealion 8 could well become BYD’s range-topper in South Africa should approval be given.

The recall stems from a defect that affects the front passenger airbag module.

Local range is yet to be finalised and unlike Europe, will either be a combustion engine-only affair, or have the option of at least a plug-in hybrid.

Previous base model departs, leaving the renamed Label as the sole derivative without any powerplant changes.

Other American cars which will be available include the Dodge Challenger and electric Hummer.

Modern day version of old favourite is a blend of its rich heritage and new innovation.

Positioned above the Tunland G7, the V7 and V9 are both expected to arrive in South Africa at the same time as Australia i.e. between July and September.