PRETORIA: Despite high inflation, South Africa's automotive industry remains optimistic for a recovery and a growth spurt in new vehicle sales, according to SA Automotive Business Council naamsa.
naamsa said at the beginning of 2024 that the first half of the year was going to be difficult but the second half would be a turnaround. …
Two years ago, if someone said the names Omoda and Jaecoo, you would think they’re referring to a tale about an Afrikaner family.
Today, those names are known as the emerging subsidiaries of Chery Automobiles that have already made a dent in the South African market.
“Sentiment is shifting more positively, which will provide good impetus for the country’s new vehicle market,” says Lebo Gaoaketse, Head of Marketing at WesBank.
Toyota Gazoo Racing face challenging conditions at Killarney Raceway this past weekend during the endurance series.
Despite being high up on the list of the country’s “most stolen vehicle”the Toyota Hilux is still South Africa’s best-seller.
For just under R5.5 million, you can own 1 of 20 examples if the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Grand Edition.
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Volkswagen back at the Festival of Motoring after a 5-year hiatus
Vehicles on display will include the new T-Cross and other exciting models launching in 2024
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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has stated he hopes Mick Schumacher can get a chance at Williams this season, following reports the Grove outfit could be looking for a short-term replacement for Logan Sargeant.
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Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has begun accepting orders for the new GR Supra GT4 EVO2, for which vast feedback from racing teams and drivers around the world was leveraged to achieve higher levels of performance, reliability, and operability.
Since the launch of the GR Supra GT4 in 2020, thanks to the support of race organizers…
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Toyota South Africa vis MotorPress
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) had a successful weekend at the Vereeniging Kart Circuit. All drivers secured at least one podium result in Saturday's Northern Regions heats. Most drivers stood on the afternoon's overall podium, contributing to the academy's increasing success and trophy collection in 2024.
Jason…
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Logan Chetty's Flash - The Ford Escort Mk1 dragster
By Jehran Naidoo for the POST
The commonly held adage that ‘men do not grow up, their toys just get more expensive’ is personified in Durban drag racer, Logan Chetty, 44, from Glenashley.
Having owned more than 20 vehicles, mainly Ford’s from the supposed ‘golden era’,…