Motoring

Mahindra Pik-Up overtakes GWM P-Series in June bakkie race
Big fight for market share behind top dogs Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max.

PODCAST: Does all-new Audi Q3 offer enough to hold off Chinese?
Premium car brands have not been immune to the onslaught from the People’s Republic.

Toyota Hilux still leads the way as new vehicle sales soar in June
New vehicle sales have now gone 20 months without an overall decrease.

Dongfeng opens pre-orders for range-extending Forthing Friday
Forthing Friday becomes South Africa’s third REEV after the Leapmotor C10 and Changan Hunter REEV bakkie.

What to expect? All-new Mazda CX-5 set for early August launch
Replacement for the hugely successful second generation CX-5 will be petrol-powered only and without any form of hybridisation.

Jetour T2 shines with worldwide sales surpassing half a million
Boxy SUVs have grown in popularity, pushing rapid development of this market segment

Why new Toyota Hilux will only get 2.4-litre diesel engine in 2027
For now, bakkie’s ninth-generation model is only offered in standard 2.8-litre and 48-volt mild-hybrid guise.

Landmark edition returns as JLR reshuffles Discovery range again
Ahead of production ending this year, the South African market Discovery range has been reduced again from five to three derivatives.

South Africa-bound all-new Neue Klasse-era BMW X5 revealed
Fifth generation X5 will arrive on local soil next year, with an initial line-up of three models.

How big will price cut be on new Indian-built Renault Duster?
Chennai-sourced SUV range expected to start at lower entry point than current R489 999.