SOUTH AFRICA

Red Bull KTM has announced their exciting rider lineup at the first round of the National Motocross championship held at the Rover Motocross track in Port Elizabeth this past weekend. The team, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, sees multiple South African Motocross champion, Kerim Fitz-Gerald, as ...

The pace of change at Volvo Cars will remain undiminished in coming years despite recent success in tripling its operating profit in 2015 to SEK6.6bn (~R12bn), Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive of the company has said. Speaking at the 86th Geneva International Motor Show, Samuelsson said he was proud to ...

Mazda has taken triple honours in the 2016 UK Car of the Year Awards. The all-new Mazda MX-5 was crowned both the Open Top Car of the Year and the overall winner of Car of the Year Awards, whilst the Mazda2 won the Best Supermini category. An independent set of ...

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the new SLC and the enhanced SL are available to order now in South Africa, with deliveries commencing in June, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA. As the world’s most forward-looking production car, the new E-Class sets high standards, with pricing starting at ...

Thekwini Toyota Durban was recognised for their exceptional performance in 2015 and awarded the 2015 Toyota Dealer of the Year. This, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, marks a first for this dealership. “This award to Danny Govender and his team at Thekwini Toyota Durban is richly ...

General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has introduced an enhanced Chevrolet Captiva for the 2016 model year. Arriving at dealerships this week, the 2016 Chevrolet Captiva is a refined and efficient people carrier with seating for seven passengers. First introduced in South Africa in 2007, the Captiva is a highly capable ...

More powerful, more efficient and more intelligent: the new Audi A4 features numerous premium technologies which set higher benchmarks for its class. Elegant design blends with an innovative control concept, and lightweight construction meets new, efficient drivetrain solutions. The A4 is also ahead of its peers in terms of infotainment ...

On 1 April, 1969, Julia Potgieter walked into Volkswagen South Africa for the first time, 47 years later, she will be retiring from Volkswagen with her head held high after an amazing career. At a special tea held in her honour, she was able to reminisce with VWSA Chairman and ...

General Motors Africa General Manager Communications and Public Relations, Denise van Huyssteen, has been given expanded responsibilities with her appointment as General Manager of Communications for GM Africa and Middle East Operations, effective from 01 March 2016. A statement issued Friday in Port Elizabeth said in her new role, Van Huyssteen ...

The Hilux legacy is legendary. Since its introduction in 1969, the model has etched an enviable reputation for itself across the globe, where its durability, strength and outright quality, has entrenched itself in the hearts of its owners. Nowhere is this truer than in South Africa, where the venerable Hilux ...