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Inspired engineering: Signature new luxury GT drives like a true Jaguar
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

Sifiso Ngobese
2 days ago3 min read


Eye-Catching HINO 700 Tow Truck Joins KZN Fleet
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

Sifiso Ngobese
2 days ago2 min read


Kia South Africa celebrates double victory at CAR Top 12 Best Buys 2026
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 201 min read


Hino Isando Wins Dealer of the Year Title for Second Time
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 172 min read


Abdool and Scott set the Benchmark as 2026 GR Cup Season Opens at Killarney
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 163 min read


Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa collaborate to advance sustainable development, marking the fourth Incubation Hub graduation
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 102 min read


Nissan South Africa staffer beats off the competition to be the best in-house ambassador
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 103 min read


Toyota South Africa Motors announces Dealer of the Year Award recipients
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 105 min read
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