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Image; courtesy of motorpress Isuzu Motors South Africa will launch its Next Generation N-Series in November, bringing new technology and design updates to improve efficiency, safety, driver comfort, and operating value for commercial vehicle fleets. Built around Isuzu’s ‘With you, for the long run’ promise, the new N-Series focuses on fleet operators' practical priorities, including reliability, fuel efficiency, uptime, safety, and total cost of ownership. “Our customers dem

Image: courtesy of motorpress Industry leadership strengthened with a 24.9% market share Corolla Cross, Starlet Cross, Starlet and Urban Cruiser continued to drive volumes Hilux retained its segment leadership Solid performances from Lexus, Hino and Toyota’s parts operations Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recorded its strongest monthly sales performance in September 2026, selling 15 366 vehicles and increasing its market share to 24.9%. The result represents a significant

Image; courtesy of motorpress At IAA Transportation Hannover, the world’s leading trade fair for commercial vehicles, Stellantis Pro One presents NEXT, the dedicated fleet uptime operating system, through a dedicated area on the stand. Three world premieres on stage: the new C-segment Smart Compact Van, developed from real-world customer insights to deliver more functionality, more value and no compromise on capability; the latest upgrade of Fiat Tris: cargo box equipped for

Image: courtesy of motorpress DigiCars Group has officially opened the doors to its new Flagship Northcliff multi-franchise dealership, marking another significant milestone in the Group’s rapidly expanding automotive retail footprint. The new dealership brings OMODA, JAECOO and LEPAS together in a modern retail environment built around the DigiCars philosophy of customer experience, service, class and digital innovation. The official opening was celebrated with DigiCars Grou

Image: courtesy of motorpress Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) marked National Literacy Week from 7 to 9 September 2026 by highlighting measurable literacy progress achieved through its three-year, R3 million partnership with READ Educational Trust to strengthen foundational literacy, supporting 1,390 learners across three schools in Nelson Mandela Bay. The investment supported Khulile Primary School, St Albans Primary School and Kayser Ngxwana Primary School. Over the past

Image: courtesy of motorpress A carefully curated gathering of exceptional Alfa Romeo vehicles comprising a lineage of immaculate classics up to the contemporary portfolio will come together at Modderfontein Bird & Sculpture Park on Sunday the 20th of September. The Concorso d’Eleganza has become one of the standout events on the Alfa Romeo Club of South Africa (ARCSA) annual calendar and the 2026 edition will continue to cement its place for local Alfisti. Reasons for this a

Image: courtesy of motorpress Kia South Africa has launched an upgraded Sonet range, with more safety, technology, and comfort across the line-up, backed by a five-year warranty with no kilometre limit. Kia has turned up the appeal of its popular Sonet range with a host of upgrades, led by the addition of a standard sunroof on the EX, the popular mid-spec model. It’s a standout feature that brings even more desirability, style and enjoyment of the Sonet range. Other significa

Image: courtesy of motorpress The Maximus 6x6 is a specialist third-party conversion by renowned South African firm, based on the Jeep® Gladiator (JT), demonstrating the adaptability of the Gladiator platform. The conversion extends the Gladiator platform with a longer chassis, additional axle and enlarged load bed. Customers can specify a range of chassis, wheel, tyre and performance upgrades through the conversion specialist. The Maximus 6x6 is not a factory-built Jeep® mod

Image: Supplied Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) through its gaming platform The Toyota Gaming Engine (TTGE), returns as official partner and headline sponsor of Comic Con Africa 2026, taking place from 24 to 27 September 2026 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. TTGE continues to grow Toyota’s community of young brand enthusiasts through the value it brings to South Africa’s gaming and creator communities, providing access for casual players, competitive gamers and this year, t

Image: courtesy of motorpress Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) welcomes the latest Global NCAP safety assessment results for the current Toyota Starlet. Following a retest of the current representative model, the Starlet achieved a four-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection and a three-star rating for Child Occupant Protection. The results were announced on Tuesday 1 September at the Global NCAP Forum for Safer Mobility in Cape Town, reflecting the safety performance of

Image: Supplied South Africa’s new vehicle market continued to demonstrate resilience in August, with aggregate sales reaching 57 898 units, an 11,4% increase year-on-year, according to naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The growth comes against an affordability backdrop that remains mixed, with relatively stable financing conditions supporting demand while rising fuel costs continue to reshape the overall affordability equation for vehicle ownership. Passenger vehicl

Image: courtesy of motorpress Hilux remains South Africa’s best-selling vehicle with 3 881 units sold in August Broad passenger portfolio continues to underpin Toyota’s market position Land Cruiser family and small-car range make significant contributions Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recorded 13 814 vehicle sales in August, reinforcing its strong position in the South African new-vehicle market. The company delivered another solid performance across its passenger, SUV an

Image: courtesy of motorpress Quieter, more responsive, and with more torque than any Range Rover to date, the first ever Range Rover Electric further enhances Range Rover’s luxury DNA and reductive design Two 260kW motors give effortless near-silent performance, smoothness and energy efficiency with V8 levels of power: up to 404kW and greater torque (850Nm), up to 598 kilometres (WLTP) range1 Revolutionary traction management responds in as little as 50 milliseconds, 100 tim

Image: courtesy of motorpress Defender and the British Red Cross continue one of the world’s longest-standing humanitarian charity partnerships with a commitment to support communities in crisis until its 75th anniversary in 2029 Extended partnership will deliver enhanced support through the deployment of NGO-specification Defender 110 and 130 vehicles Targeted humanitarian projects in the UK, Nigeria and India will support more than 100,000 people in the next three years Def

Image: courtesy of motorpress First South African-built Volkswagen, a Beetle, produced in Uitenhage on 31 August 1951 The plant has built nearly 40 models and over 4.8 million vehicles to date For a third of the time there has been a Uitenhage (now Kariega), there has been Volkswagen in Uitenhage. The small industrial town, established in 1804, has also been home to Volkswagen for 75 years, during which time the brand has built their legacy within South Africa. The makers of

Image: courtesy of motorpress Partnership between Volkswagen and LEAP Institute aims to improve Science and Mathematics education in KwaNobuhle Education remains one of the key focus areas for Volkswagen Group Africa’s corporate social responsibility strategic initiatives Coinciding with the celebrations of their 75th anniversary in South Africa, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has partnered with the LEAP institute to open a school in KwaNobuhle. The LEAP 9 Science and Mathema

Image: courtesy of motorpress Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, showcasing how the company continues to create measurable environmental, social and economic value through responsible manufacturing, sustainable mobility, community investment and supplier development. The report highlights IMSAf's progress against the ISUZU Environmental Vision 2050 and demonstrates how sustainability is embedded across every aspect of the business t

Image: courtesy of motorpress Belloni rejoins Stellantis, where he previously spent 16 years with the Company’s Italian and French brands Belloni and François will work together in the transition until mid-October, with François continuing to support the Company as a strategic advisor Stellantis today announced the appointment of Arnaud Belloni as CEO of the FIAT, Abarth and Lancia brands and Chief Marketing Officer for Europe, reporting to Emanuele Cappellano, Chief Operatin

Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have entered into a joint development agreement to standardize multiple electronic control units (ECUs)* that form the core of next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs), along with the in-vehicle operating system and key parts of the middleware, and vehicle control software that run on these ECUs. The E/E architecture incorporating the jointly developed ECUs and software is planned for appli

Image: courtesy of motorpress At the heart of every successful organisation are the people who bring its strategy, values and ambitions to life. For Janet Frost, Human Resources Director at UD Trucks Southern Africa, building that capability means creating an environment where people can develop, contribute and see a future for themselves within the organisation. For Janet, this starts with understanding that people are not simply filling positions on an organisational chart.