SOUTH AFRICA

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 ...

An updated Jaguar I-PACE offering a new infotainment system, improved driver assistance technologies and quicker charging capabilities is now available in South Africa. Pivi Pro: A new Pivi Pro infotainment system, which is rolling out across various Jaguar and Land Rover models, features a 12.3-inch high-definition virtual instrument cluster together ...

According to the Automobile Association (AA) South Africa, being distracted while driving is a leading cause of accidents. Things that distract drivers include speaking on a cellphone or texting, trying to find fallen items, eating or drinking and trying to attend to a child or pet in the car. While ...

The dramatic crash of car sales due to COVID-19 in the first half of 2020 and the subsequent powerful convalescence in the third quarter augurs well for the 2021 industry recovery,  according to President and CEO of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), Andrew Kirby. However, he warns that the sector ...