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Image: courtesy of motorpress Jaguar engineers began reimagining the brand by driving great models of the past  Experience revealed inherent Jaguar DNA that informed the development of the luxury four-door GT  One car, two characters:  all-electric Jaguar embodies engaging drive and composed comfort  All will be revealed in September this year  Jaguar engineers revisited greatness before beginning work on the brand's reimagined future. To appreciate the dynamic essence of wha

Image: courtesy of motorpress Namesh Govender has added the first 65-ton, 700 Series model to his fleet of Hino tow trucks which operate in KwaZulu-Natal. It is a 2845 freight carrier that has been fitted with a a 40 ton winch and dressed up in eye-catching, customised Style Towing livery so it is easy to see it operating on the roads of KZN! Govender has been in the towing business since 2005 and has bought only Hino trucks for his flourishing business, which is based in Spr

Image: courtesy of motorpress Sonet wins Budget Crossover category Seltos wins Compact Crossover category Kia South Africa is proud to announce a double win at the prestigious CAR Magazine Top 12 Best Buys 2026 awards, with the Kia Sonet and Kia Seltos each taking top honours in their respective categories. The awards are highly regarded within the industry, with all vehicles thoroughly tested and driven by the CAR editorial team. Importantly, entire model ranges, not just

Image: courtesy of motorpress Hino Isando, a company in the Super Group stable, has won the Hino Dealer of the Year title for the second time, taking the honours for 2025. The prestigious award was handed over to Bobby Pringle, the Dealer Principal, at the Sandton Convention Centre recently. This also marks only the second time in the 38 year history of Super Group that the coveted award has gone to one of its dealers. The dealership in Isando is one of the largest Hino deale

Image: courtesy of motorpress The 2026 GR Cup season got off to an emphatic start at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town this weekend, as the opening round of the championship delivered thrilling racing across all three categories during the National Extreme Festival. With practice sessions taking place on Friday, competitors returned to the circuit on Saturday for qualifying and two eight-lap sprint races in mild and sunny conditions. The weekend produced standout p

Image: courtesy of motorpress 20 non-profit organisations graduate from the Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Laureus Incubation Hub programme. This year’s cohort represents both MBSA’s key operational regions, and for the first time, the inclusion of disability‑focused NPOs. Since its inception in 2022, the Incubation Hub has supported 50 NPOs by equipping them with the skills and technical capabilities to deliver impact and be funding ready. Reaffirming a shared commitment to

Image: courtesy of motorpress Zolile Dweba has been named Nissan South Africa’s top internal ambassador, beating his colleagues, to win a weekend away in the Nissan Navara Pro4-X Warrior, by Premcar. The competition, which began late last year offered Nissan staff the opportunity to drive the Navara Warrior for an entire weekend based on social media content they had to create to amplify the brand. From there, 10 were selected and given the structure of a TV advertisement to

Image: courtesy of motorpress Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recently hosted its national Dealer Network for the annual Dealer of the Year (DOTY) awards. The awards marked a celebration of 46 consecutive years of market leadership, a milestone that reflects the brand’s disciplined execution, customer‑centricity and sustained investment in its nationwide dealer network. Centred on the theme of Challenge and Innovate , the event welcomed the network to the Sandton Convention

Image: Volkswagen Group Africa Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has informed the National Consumer Commission (NCC) of an issue affecting the handbrakes of Polo Vivos built in the last year. The issue has been detected in some Vivos built between February 2025 and February 2026. As a result of the issue affecting handbrake levers, the risk exists that handbrakes may not engage correctly or may disengage; as such, Volkswagen proactively reported the safety risk to its customers.

Image: courtesy of motorpress BYD South Africa is deploying a prototype mobile electric vehicle charging unit at the South African Car of the Year finalist evaluation session taking place on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at Zwartkops Raceway in Centurion. The deployment marks the first use of a mobile charging unit for PHEV’s and EV’s of this type in South Africa. The system will provide on-site fast-charging capability for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles participating in the j

Image: courtesy of motorpress Following the historic Dakar 2026 victory in the Stock class, Defender Rally will continue its FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) campaign in the bp Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal, 17-22 March Winners of the Dakar Rally 2026 Stock class, the Defender Rally crew of Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal will head to Portugal aiming to defend their lead in the W2RC Driving alongside Rokas and Oriol in the Defender Dakar D7X-R - derived from the product

Image: courtesy of motorpress Overall market share at 23% 12 272 new vehicles sold Toyota’s leadership aligns with broader market growth Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has once again demonstrated its market leadership with an impressive 12 272 new vehicles sold in February, securing a 23% share of the domestic market. This performance comes as South Africa’s new vehicle sales performance recorded 53 455 units. According to naamsa, this performance reflects the best Februar

Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan is proud to announce that it has received the iF Design Award for the Nissan Patrol and Armada. The awarding is based on a comprehensive evaluation that includes five areas of consideration: idea, form, function, differentiation, and sustainability. Established in 1954, the iF Design Award is sponsored by the iF International Forum Design GmbH (iF International Forum Design Inc.) in Hannover, Germany. Recognized as one of the world's most

Image: courtesy of motorpress South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered its strongest February performance in recent years, reflecting firmer domestic demand and reinforcing the view that the sector has moved beyond recovery into a phase of consolidation supported by improving local economic conditions. According to naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, aggregate domestic new vehicle sales reached 53,455 units in February 2026, an increase of 5,461 units, or 11,4%, co

Image: courtesy of motorpress This past weekend, on a typical hot and humid February afternoon at the coast, a group of Durban-based Jetour customers got together to enjoy authentic Italian food and uninterrupted ocean views at Bel Punto restaurant in Umdloti. Since first launching in South Africa towards the end of 2024, Jetour has endeavoured to create memorable lifestyle experiences and foster a genuine sense of community among its customers. From their beginnings at the O

Image: courtesy of motorpress Traditionally, most automakers have limited their new-car warranties to between three and seven years, or up to 200 000 km, which meant that owners were protected against major defects or failures for a limited timeframe before repair costs became their responsibility. Over the past five years, some automotive brands have raised the bar by introducing 10-year, one-million-kilometre engine warranties. Warranties of this scale are game‑changing in

Image: courtesy of motorpress JMC South Africa, under the importer and distributor Salvador Caetano South Africa, today announced the formalisation of a strategic joint venture with WesBank aimed at expanding access to vehicle ownership solutions for South African consumers and businesses. Signed at an official ceremony, the partnership will operate under the banner of JMC Financial Services and combines WesBank’s market-leading asset finance capability with JMC’s growing ra

Image: courtesy of motorpress Leading luxury vehicle armourer, Armormax, has announced a range of new models now available for armouring in South Africa. With the broadest armoured vehicle portfolio in the local market, Armormax continues to set the benchmark through its global partnerships and deep commercial network. Marketing Manager, Michael Broom, explains: “We work with the world’s leading armoured vehicle component suppliers in a collaborative global network that enabl

Image: courtesy of motorpress In a world where every day driving can feel routine, Mazda invites you to rediscover movement through emotion. The updated Mazda CX-3 Active Auto brings elevated style, intuitive tech, and confident performance to the compact crossover space - proof that refinement doesn’t require compromise. Designed for those who seek connection in the commute and freedom in the unexpected, the 2026 CX-3 Active Auto offers more than just functionality - it’s an

Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that its subsidiary, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd., is launching the all-new Gravite, a 7-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The launch marks a new chapter in the India market and underscores Nissan’s commitment to delivering vehicles tailored to meet the diverse needs of local customers. The Gravite will be manufactured locally in Chennai and be offered with an introductory price of 565,000 Indian rupees. The