SOUTH AFRICA

Carrying on the tradition of its predecessors, the new edition of the all-new Mazda MX-5 roadster recently launched in South Africa has now collected more than 15 prizes from around the world. Proud winner of Japan Car of the Year 2015-2016 and the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame’s 2015-2016 Car ...

 When the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter made its debut in 1995, it was the first van to be fitted as standard with disc brakes on both front and rear wheels, as well as with the ABS anti-lock braking system. Fast forward to 2016 and the van synonymous with an entire segment has ...

Hyundai Motorsport celebrated another podium result as Hayden Paddon clinched second place in Rally Sweden, the second round of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), over the past weekend. The result marks the first occasion that Hyundai Motorsport has taken back-to-back podium finishes in the WRC and also represents ...

Following the recent onslaught of new and enhanced models in the Mercedes-Benz SUV range, the ‘Find your best’ – #EveryTerrain campaign is growing in popularity, a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA has said. Now in its fourth episode of a six-part series, social media fans, according to the statement, ...

Volvo Cars’ “Made by Sweden” campaign has taken a new direction in 2016 to celebrate the company’s diverse workforce. Honouring the people who come from all over the world – including South Africa – to create unique Swedish luxury vehicles, the new “Made by People” campaign highlights actual Volvo Cars ...

Employees at General Motors South Africa (GMSA) recently joined the nationwide campaign to donate water to people living in drought-stricken areas. When the request to donate water was sent out to employees , they immediately took up the challenge to assist. A total of 1 511 Litres of water were ...

Lexus said on Monday that it will unveil the hybrid version of its all-new LC 500h luxury coupe at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The LC 500h is equipped with Lexus’ next generation hybrid powertrain, the Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System, providing enhanced driving pleasure, more performance, and greater efficiency. ...

Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati said on Friday that it has achieved its 5th consecutive record year in terms of sales across the Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA) region in 2015. While 2013 saw the launch of the new Maserati Quattroporte and 2014 the launch of the new Ghibli, in ...

 Opel has introduced its range-topping model, ADAM S, to South Africa with only 50 units allocated to the local market. The ADAM S, according to a statement issued Thursday in Port Elizabeth, completes the ADAM line-up with the range-topping model positioned to attract young buyers who seek a compact and ...

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA), along with its brand divisions, Daimler Trucks & Buses and Mercedes-Benz Vans, is strengthening its continued drive for excellence and customer dedication with Thursday’s opening of the Regional Centre Southern Africa (RCSA). RCSA, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, will be responsible for ...