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Image: courtesy of MotorPress 140 years of innovation since the birth of the automobile: Benz patent in 1886 130 years of transport: The first van and the first truck were unveiled in 1896 100 years of Mercedes-Benz: Benz & Cie. and Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft merged in 1926 50 years since premiere of model series 123: Milestone in the tradition of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 20 years of the Mercedes-Benz Museum: Popular international destination since 2006 Since Carl Ben

Image: courtesy of MotorPress BYD South Africa is proud to confirm that the BYD Shark 6 and the BYD Dolphin Surf models have been selected as finalists for the prestigious 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY). The nominations reflect the vehicles' exceptional performance, innovation, and growing appeal in the local market. The Shark 6 and Dolphin Surf will now advance to the final round, where they will undergo rigorous evaluation by an expert panel of COTY jurors. The

Image: courtesy of MotorPress The new ES90 arrives in Q1 2026 with three carefully curated trim levels, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s all-electric lineup. The all-new Volvo ES90 will launch in South Africa in Q1 2026, marking the arrival of Volvo’s latest electric luxury sedan. The local ES90 range will comprise three distinct trim levels—Core, Plus, and Ultra—each offering a unique balance of technology and luxury, with the local introduction initially limit

Image: courtesy of MotorPress The SA Senior Open returned to the scenic Plettenberg Bay Country Club on 10–12 December 2025. MG South Africa partnered with the SA Senior Open as the official vehicle sponsor and showcased its full range of vehicles during the event. Double luck at the 13 th hole as two holes-in-one were played. Plettenberg Bay, 28 January 2026. The Plettenberg Bay Country Club hosted an unforgettable week of championship golf during December, culminating in D

Image: courtesy of MotorPress Hino South Africa took top position in Datatrack’s combined comparative customer experience truck study for each of the four quarters in 2025. This is the third successive year that Hino SA has topped the combined score for sales, service and parts in a survey of 13 local OEMs. Hino’s combined average for the fourth quarter was 98.55, with 99.69 for sales, 99.86 for service and 96.1 for parts. Datatrack Management, which has the slogan: “Driving

Image: courtesy of MotorPress Suzuki Auto South Africa has partnered with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) on Cars4Good 2026, a nationwide fundraising campaign that brings together mobility, awareness and lifesaving action – with the brand’s iconic Suzuki Jimny 5-door at its centre. Launched after one of the NSRI’s busiest festive seasons on record, the campaign aims to strengthen rescue readiness and help prevent drownings across South Africa. Between 15 December and

Image: courtesy of MotorPress As both generations reach milestone anniversaries in 2026, the C70 stands out as Volvo’s most design-led two-door. A Swedish grand tourer that paired elegant styling with charismatic five-cylinder performance, and quietly rewrote the brand’s image. The Volvo C70 celebrates a major milestone in 2026, marking 30 years since the first generation and 20 years since the second. Across both generations, the C70 remains one of the brand’s most emotional

Image: Toyota SA, courtesy of MotorPress Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has streamlined its Corolla hatchback and sedan offerings as part of a planned line-up rationalisation aligned to evolving market demand and customer preferences. Effective immediately, both the Corolla Hatchback and Corolla Sedan will be offered in a single, high-specification derivative: the 1.8-litre Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) XR grade. As part of this transition, the XS HEV derivatives and XR 2.

Image: Volvo, courtesy of MotorPress The Volvo EX90 has been awarded Electric Car of the Year at the Stuff Gadget Awards 2025 for balancing advanced tech, safety and refinement in a premium seven-seat electric SUV. Built on Volvo’s SPA2 electric platform, it delivers strong performance (0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds), with a 604 km combined range. Human-centric technology and award-winning safety systems underpin the EX90’s appeal, aligning with Volvo’s focus on everyday usabil

Image: Kia South Africa Kia South Africa this weekend rewarded its top-performing dealerships across the country with prizes for outstanding achievements in sales, after-sales and service operations. The 2025 Kia Dealer of the Year Awards, which encompass the period January 2025 to December 2025, was held during the brand’s leadership conference at The Capital on the Park in Sandton, Johannesburg. The conference and awards was hosted by Kia South Africa’s CEO, Paul Turnbull,

Image: courtesy of MotorPress 10 th edition of the annual Seven7 Drive for Kids with Cancer concluded in 2025 Documentary by renowned South African filmmaker, Koos Roets, to flight on Ignition at the end of January 2026 The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry, and so it was too with the 2025 Seven7 Drive. Planned in minute detail based on a decade’s experience of traversing South Africa’s highways and byways to generate awareness and raise funds for childhood cance

Image: courtesy of MotorPress A modern SUV range designed around balance, not excess Turbocharged performance that feels confident and refined Contemporary styling that moves beyond trend-chasing Ownership support designed to remove doubt, not add to it The CS75 Pro Range - Space For Life’s Biggest Adventures Pretoria, South Africa - The CS75 Pro Range represents a new way of thinking about what a modern SUV should be. Not louder. Not bigger for the sake of it. Just more cons

Image: courtesy of MotorPress Two standout models, the BYD Shark and the BYD Dolphin Surf will now await possible election to the final round, where they will undergo intensive evaluation by an expert panel of Car of the Year jurors. The rigorous assessment process will evaluate real-world performance, cutting-edge technology, design innovation, energy efficiency, and overall driving experience. The BYD Shark delivers bold capability with its powerful plug-in hybrid system, d

Image: Supplied BYD Auto South Africa has clinched a coveted semi-final spot in the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY), solidifying the brand’s accelerating momentum and expanding footprint in the local automotive landscape. Two standout models, the BYD Shark and the BYD Dolphin Surf will now await possible election to the final round, where they will undergo intensive evaluation by an expert panel of Car of the Year jurors. The rigorous assessment process will evalua

Image: Supplied Mazda Southern Africa proudly announces the launch of the Mazda Care Signature Service Package - an exclusive after-sales offering tailored for Mazda vehicles that are out of warranty or currently being serviced outside of the official Mazda dealership network. This new package invites eligible Mazda owners to rediscover the joy of driving with peace of mind, expert care, and genuine Mazda components. “This is our invitation to owners to come home to Mazda. Wi

Image: Supplied Olympic champion Caster Semenya joins JAECOO South Africa as a brand ambassador behind the wheel of its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the J7 SHS. The J7 SHS delivers 255 kW and a 90 km all-electric range, combining power, luxury, and sustainability for everyday life. Semenya’s partnership embodies JAECOO’s commitment to excellence, family, and forward-thinking mobility. Olympic champion and global sporting icon, Caster Semenya, has officially joined the JAECOO

Image: Supplied With the ability to go up to a best-in-class 810 kilometres on a single charge* in an all-wheel drive configuration, beating even its most recently revealed competitors, the EX60 doesn’t just go further than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created. It turns range anxiety into range comfort, demonstrat ing that going electric is no longer a compromise. Volvo Cars engineers have optimised the car’s range for real-life driving and what customers experie

Image: Supplied The Ford Ranger remains the best-selling model, with used car sales generating R12.89 billion in revenue. December 2025 was a positive send-off for the South African used car market, with sales easing after a very strong showing in October and November 2025. While month-on-month (MoM) declines were noted, year-on-year (YoY) sales saw a notable increase, reinforcing the overall strength of 2025’s performance. Per AutoTrader, South Africa’s most trusted marketpl

Image: Supplied Mazda Southern Africa proudly announces the launch of the Mazda Care Signature Service Package - an exclusive after-sales offering tailored for Mazda vehicles that are out of warranty or currently being serviced outside of the official Mazda dealership network. This new package invites eligible Mazda owners to rediscover the joy of driving with peace of mind, expert care, and genuine Mazda components. “This is our invitation to owners to come home to Mazda. Wi

Image: Supplied South Africa’s logistics sector is entering 2026 under sustained pressure, but with greater clarity about what matters. Cost volatility, changing consumer behaviour, international e-commerce and rising security risks are no longer emerging themes. They are structural realities, according to Ryan Gaines, a long-time logistics executive focused on retail supply chains. The City Logistics CEO believes the next phase the logistics industry will enter will favour o