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Can the Grootman take on the big boys?
Chery is set to disrupt South Africa's fiercely contested bakkie market with the Grootman, a potent plug-in hybrid to be assembled at its Rosslyn plant.
Court lifts witness reporting ban in AKA and Tibz murder
The Durban High Court has amended its media restrictions, permitting journalists to report and broadcast witness testimony in the murder trial of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and Tebello…
Toyota's Land Cruiser FJ is unapologetic, but underpowered
The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ delivers rugged retro styling and genuine off-road capability under R800,000, but its underpowered petrol engine and payload limits raise questions.
The new Hilux Legend is now fortified
A week behind the wheel of the Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.8 GD-6 4x4 Legend reveals how Toyota addressed past cabin critiques and elevated vehicle security, transforming South…
Vehicle industry fights back
Despite widespread factory closures and thousands of job cuts across South Africa's automotive industry, a new R1.1-billion parts facility at Dube TradePort offers a glimmer of…
Vehicle sales surge but buyers hit the brakes on vehicles beyond R500K
As soaring vehicle prices alienate everyday buyers, South Africa's automotive market is splitting at the R500 000 mark, fuelling a surge in used cars, Asian value brands, and…
Passenger vehicle sales for July the best since 2014
South Africa's new vehicle market experienced a significant surge in July 2026, with sales reaching 57 708 units. Passenger vehicle sales, contributing 40 912 units, marked the…
Migration tests SA's standing in Africa
The diplomatic fallout from South Africa’s migration tensions escalated this week after The Presidency accused Ghana of helping to drive a campaign portraying Pretoria as…
Presidency accuses Ghana of leading campaign against South Africa
The Presidency has accused Ghana of leading what it describes as a campaign to falsely portray South Africa as increasingly isolated on the continent, saying the issue has…
The Ford Wildtrak Supercab just got wilder
It's turning into a bakkie year for South Africa. Ford has updated the Ranger lineup, Toyota has launched the new Hilux, Isuzu has upgraded the D-Max and smaller Chinese brands…
GR Yaris: The hottest hatch around town?
The author, a self-proclaimed lover of soft, comfortable rides, gets behind the wheel of the facelifted Toyota GR Yaris with its new 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic…