SOUTH AFRICA

Less than two weeks after the official SVI-armoured Ford Ranger launch event, an order for 10 armoured Rangers has bee received. According to Nicol Louw, business development manager at SVI, the company has been inundated with enquiries since the launch event. This points to the urgent need in South Africa ...

Hyundai Automotive South Africa has donated a newly fitted library and learning centre to the Palm Ridge Primary School south of Johannesburg as part of the company’s corporate social investment programme with its focus on education. The handover of the library keys to Palm Ridge Primary at Katlehong is the ...

With the current weather pattern of frequent rain, and in many cases, heavy down pours, keeping your vehicle safe from water damage has become a very important consideration for motorists. The problem is exacerbated by small dams of water forming all over roads due to ineffective storm water drains not ...

PEUGEOT is set to unveil the new 2008 SUV. As an enthusiastic and fierce supporter of PEUGEOT’s brand vision of an exciting future, it is the ultra-modern interpretation of an instinctive and versatile driving experience. A genuine SUV in its dimensions, it clashes with a particularly powerful and distinctive style. Ultra-technological, it adopts ...

In the latter part of 2020 the Toyota Hilux underwent a significant model update, bringing with it sharpened exterior styling, specification upgrades, a rationalised line-up and new flagship Legend grade. The SRX grade of old (which catered to customers requiring a blend of utility and comfort) has thus needed to ...

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has kicked off the 2021 retail calendar with 9 033 units sold in January. This translates to a remarkable market share of 26% out of the 34 748 total units sold in South Africa this year. Toyota’s best-selling vehicle was the Hilux, confidently shifting 2 ...

The burden of the pandemic, continued economic pressure, and the resultant low levels of business and consumer confidence expectedly took their toll on new vehicle sales during January. But there was reason for light amidst that gloom, as the market continued to show signs of its slow recovery towards the ...

Ford Motor Company, Tuesday, announced an investment of US$1.05 billion (R15.8 billion) in its South African manufacturing operations – marking the biggest investment in Ford’s 97-year history in South Africa. It also represents one of the largest-ever investments in the South African automotive industry, boosting Ford’s production capability and creating ...

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) recorded total sales of 2 587 trucks and buses in 2020. Trucks led the charge with total sales of 2 570 units, making Isuzu the number one Japanese Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle segments for eight and seven consecutive ...

A dynamic new chapter opens for Ford in South Africa, this Tuesday, February 2, 2021, as Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) announces a significant investment in its South African operations. The announcement is scheduled to be made at a media briefing to be streamed live at 11:30 am local ...