Automotive

OMODA JAECOO Boksburg was named Overall Dealer of the Year. OMODA JAECOO Sandton received the Sales Volume Dealer of the Year award. Dealers were recognised across large, medium and small categories for their performance in key areas of the business. OMODA & JAECOO South Africa recognised the leading performers within its national dealer network at …

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Changan Automobile unveiled the new DEEPAL S05 REEV and UNI-S HEV at the 2026 WesBank Festival of Motoring in Kyalami, alongside the return of its commercial vehicle range. The launch marks another step forward in Changan’s regional footprint within South Africa’s growing new energy vehicle market. Designed in Italy and engineered in …

Wraps, accessories and styling options give customers greater freedom to make their iCAUR their own, with the V23 providing an especially expressive canvas Customers can choose from decals, individual panel treatments and partial or full-vehicle wraps. Wraps are priced from R3,600 including VAT and may be financed as part of the vehicle purchase. The offering …

The L4 EV, L6 EV and L8 PHEV will lead a five-model display showcasing the future direction of Lepas in South Africa. The L4 EV, L6 EV and L8 PHEV will lead the Lepas display at the Festival of Motoring. A special L6 EV pre-order package will include a home charger, installation and charging credit. …

Lepas South Africa has launched its first #ReservedforL6 guerrilla campaign, transforming premium parking bays and city streets into conversation starters as the all-new Lepas L6 begins making its public debut. “Reserved for the L6” parking bays have appeared at lifestyle destinations across Johannesburg, inviting South Africans to spot, photograph and share the mystery. A custom-built …

Table of Contents The iCAUR V23 brings a fresh and characterful approach to electric SUV ownership in South Africa. Serving as the entry point to the local iCAUR range, it combines retro-inspired styling, compact dimensions, useful everyday practicality, and generous standard equipment in a value-focused electric SUV package. Exterior design The iCAUR V23 has been …

Lepas L4 product highlights  The Lepas L4 is the brand’s compact SUV offering in South Africa, positioned as an accessible entry point into the Lepas range. Available in three derivatives — Amur, Javan and Pantera — the L4 combines compact SUV practicality with distinctive styling, a generous equipment list and the backing of a comprehensive …

 For all the changes taking place online, the showroom still holds one advantage technology cannot reproduce. The first time a customer sees a salesperson may no longer be across a showroom desk. It may be on Instagram or TikTok, where a quick walkaround of a newly arrived car lands in their feed between cooking videos, …

Until fairly recently, the conversation around electric cars in South Africa focused largely on whether they were a realistic option locally. Price, access to charging, long-distance travel and the stability of the electricity supply were all cited as obstacles. These remain valid considerations, although growing sales across several forms of electrification show that they are …

Following the arrival of the L4, Lepas South Africa is dialling up the heat with the all-new L6, a larger, sharper, and feature-packed SUV built to impress.  The L6 is available in two derivatives, Javan and Pantera, both powered by a 108 kW/225 N.m 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Measuring 4,554 …

Table of Contents When winter brings rain, gravel, muddy shoes and school-run chaos, these used family crossovers offer plenty of practicality and traction for not much money. There is a certain kind of crossover owner who would recoil at the thought of mud on the floor mats, never mind a wet dog in the boot …

The enhanced five-year/105 000 km maintenance cover strengthens Subaru’s ownership proposition, with the option to extend cover to seven years/150 000 km.   Subaru Southern Africa has introduced an enhanced maintenance plan as standard with every new Subaru purchased through its authorised dealer network from 1 August 2026.  The new plan increases standard maintenance cover from three years/75 000 km to …

The milestone marks a significant step in Lepas’s development as it establishes a stronger foothold in the South African automotive market. Lepas has surpassed 1,000 vehicle sales in South Africa, marking an important milestone in the brand’s local development. The brand’s national footprint has grown to 29 operational dealerships, with 42 locations appointed across the …

Table of Contents South Africa’s pre-owned vehicle market continues to offer strong availability of late-model vehicles, driven by healthy stock levels and sustained demand. With the prime lending rate held steady at 10.50% following the South African Reserve Bank’s decision in July 2026, buyers now have greater certainty on financing costs.  Informed purchasers who work …

Independent Pretoria workshop outlines the scheduling, tracking, and reporting fundamentals that prevent fleet maintenance from becoming an operational liability. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Pretoria Service Centre has published a comprehensive guide for business owners and fleet managers dealing with the particular challenge of maintaining multiple vehicles without letting service schedules, costs, and paperwork spiral out …

The sixth edition of The Cape 1000, South Africa’s most breathtaking and thrilling grand touring regularity rally, proudly brought to you by Private Clients by Old Mutual, is set to return from 20 to 25 March 2027. Building on the success of its first five editions, the event continues to evolve while staying true to …

All-new iCAUR V23 takes centre stage in new ‘Wuhu Drift’ film Cody Walker stars in a stunt-led tribute to car culture, with the all-electric V23 put through a series of demanding driving sequences. A boxy electric SUV is not the obvious choice for a drift film. Neither is sending one down seven to eight flights …

Pretoria’s RMI/MIWA 5-star accredited workshop helps car owners understand two of the most misdiagnosed problems in modern vehicle repair. PRETORIA, South Africa — Moreleta Service Centre has published two new guides for vehicle owners dealing with symptoms that are easy to misread and costly to get wrong: coolant loss accompanied by white exhaust smoke, and …

Table of Contents With the Changan CS75 Pro and Toyota Corolla Cross regularly cross-shopped by South African SUV buyers, Top Chinese Car Brands has published a full total cost of ownership comparison that goes beyond the sticker price to work out what each car actually costs to own over five years. Sticker price tells buyers …

Table of Contents As Changan and Deepal showrooms fill up with HEV, PHEV, REEV and BEV badges, Top Chinese Car Brands has published a plain-English guide breaking down what actually separates these four powertrains, and which one fits a buyer’s daily routine rather than just their budget. Most South African buyers walking onto a forecourt …

Table of Contents With Changan’s local lineup carrying a spec sheet full of driver-assist features, Top Chinese Car Brands has published an in-depth look at what independently verified crash-test data says about the brand, and where the picture is more complicated than the equipment list suggests. A car’s feature list and its verified crash performance …

Table of Contents As the GWM P300 continues to establish itself as South Africa’s best-selling Chinese bakkie, Top Chinese Car Brands has published a buyer-focused breakdown of what actually separates it from segment leaders like the Hilux and Ranger, beyond the price tag that usually gets it noticed first. Bakkie buyers in South Africa tend …

R1.7 billion investment completed, bringing the latest global tyre manufacturing technology to Dunlop Tyres South Africa’s uMnambithi manufacturing facility. Expanded production capability for passenger, SUV and light truck tyres to support growing demand in South Africa and across African export markets. New-generation low rolling resistance tyre manufacturing capability to support future vehicle emissions, efficiency and …

As the official mobility partner of the Black Coffee Foundation, Lepas supported the delivery of the Gift of Sight initiative at Zenzeleni Primary School in Alexandra. The four-day programme provided learners with comprehensive eye screenings and vision assessments, while introducing oral health assessments and access to essential dental care for the first time. Through its …