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In case of an emergency here`s why you should be read SA route markers

2018/10/18 10:13:03 AM

Suffering a mechanical breakdown can be disastrous on our roads. Sometimes car issues can strike when you`re seemingly in the middle of "nowhere". Fortunately, those tiny boards along most of SA`s road network could prove invaluable.

Supersize me! BMW reveals first-ever X7

2018/10/17 09:16:21 AM

BMW is taking on the Mercedes-Benz GLS and Volvo XC90 in the super-sized premium high-rider market with its first-ever X7 and it’s coming to South Africa in March next year.

Another fuel price hike looms for November

2018/10/16 09:29:18 AM

South African motorists, already reeling under the pressure of record fuel prices, are likely to face even more pain at the pumps from the beginning of November.

7 New Cars Under R3 000 p/m

2018/10/15 10:58:54 AM

Are you looking for a new car with repayments of less than R3 000 p/m over 72 months? Here are 7 new cars for you to consider…

This is how much Hyundai`s premium Kona SUV will cost in SA

2018/10/11 09:51:50 AM

The new Hyundai Kona, a premium SUV, will launch locally later in October and we have prices for the two model line-up.

Atos is back: Hyundai reveals new SA-bound budget hatch

2018/10/10 10:05:36 AM

At the end of 2017, while discussing the then-new Grand i10 1-litre, a Hyundai representative casually mentioned that an all-new Atos was heading our way in 2019, also sourced from India, along with an EcoSport rivalling budget SUV.

All-new, more daring Lexus ES launched in SA

2018/10/09 10:00:57 AM

Let`s be frank, the Lexus ES has always been known as something of a Toyota Camry in a tuxedo, along with a posher hairdo and some additional wining and dining charm.

HERE’S HOW MUCH THE NEW HONDA AMAZE COSTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

2018/10/08 01:45:22 PM

The second-generation Honda Amaze was revealed back in February 2018 (ahead of the new Brio hatchback), and now we can bring you local pricing for this A-segment sedan.

Hyundai Creta 1.6D Executive (2018) Quick Review

2018/10/05 10:27:46 AM

The Hyundai Creta was recently updated and remains a popular choice in the compact family car segment. Just how good is the range-topping Creta 1.6D Executive? We recently tested it to find out if it`s worthy of appearing on your shortlist, read on...

SEE: SA`s best-selling luxury SUVs: Toyota`s popular Prado, Volvo`s safe XC60 rule the roost

2018/10/04 10:03:11 AM

The Toyota Prado leapfrogged to the top of the luxury SUV best-sellers list during September 2018.

#RoadTest: Swiftly does it

2018/10/03 10:45:48 AM

Are you a driving enthusiast on a shoestring budget? Suzuki`s latest incarnation of its sporty city runabout might satisfy your quick-cornering craving and still save you money on monthly instalments. Let`s see if the new Swift will fit in with your lifestyle.

SA`s record high fuel price hurting your budget? Here are top 5 best selling fuel sippers

2018/10/02 10:14:52 AM

Fuel prices will sky-rocket to its most expensive yet later in October, reports the Department of Energy.

Founding father of the X family: We drive BMWs next-gen luxury X5 SUV for SA

2018/10/01 11:09:59 AM

Atlanta, capital of the state Georgia in the US, birthplace of Martin Luther King Jnr, home of Coca-Cola, the world headquarters of CNN, and the world’s busiest airport, is often called a "city in a forest", with even its main street named after a tree.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 200 undergoes a few design tweaks and a host of new features

2018/09/28 10:33:58 AM

The Land Cruiser 200 remains the unquestionable conqueror of the African landscape.

New Renault Duster: Less beast, more beauty

2018/09/27 09:26:40 AM

The original Renault Duster might have been a sales hit, but it certainly didn’t win any beauty prizes. Seven years later, the second-generation Duster replaces some of its brutalist, Eastern European DNA with a welcome touch of French finesse. But can it still cope with the rough stuff?

Suzuki`s Dzire is a solid, affordable sedan option

2018/09/26 10:48:26 AM

The Suzuki Dzire is its own car now, just like many people insist on their Twitter profile that their thoughts are their own, meaning their stream of consciousness wasn’t mysteriously transmitted into their craniums by some sinister extraterrestrial force or the Donald Trump Administration.

How much it costs to ‘bullet-proof’ your car in South Africa

2018/09/25 09:47:59 AM

Data from vehicle tracking group, Tracker, shows that South African hijacking are becoming increasingly violent.

Honda refreshes popular HR-V crossover in SA: Design tweaks, enhanced interior and more!

2018/09/21 12:17:38 PM

Honda has refreshed its HR-V crossover with all-new front and rear styling, an enhanced interior and upgraded equipment levels.

SEE: Gauteng leads the way - Here`s a look at how many cars are sold in each province

2018/09/20 10:06:37 AM

Gauteng continues to lead the way in terms of car sales in South Africa, according to data compiled by Lightstone Auto.

How SA’s new automotive code of conduct could kickstart the economy

2018/09/19 09:39:58 AM

South Africa is grappling with a recession, but a new automotive code of conduct could lead the way in showing how the country could create stronger, more long-term inclusive growth.

Review: The Fullback is more than a Fiat-badged bakkie

2018/09/18 10:44:37 AM

It’s always refreshing when a new bakkie takes on the establishment.

What does a `technical recession` mean to the SA Automotive Industry?

2018/09/17 11:15:52 AM

For the first time in nine years, South African is in a `technical recession` and South Africans all over the country have reacted with alarm and panic to the devaluation of the rand and the news.

Farewell to an icon - Volkswagen to stop production of the iconic Beetle in 2019

2018/09/14 11:12:54 AM

After selling it on and off in the United States for nearly seven decades, Volkswagen has decided to squash its iconic Beetle.

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