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For many South Africans, a bakkie is not bought for one job only. It may leave home before sunrise, carrying tools, samples or building materials. By the afternoon, it may be doing the school run. By the weekend, it could be loaded with bicycles, camping gear, a trailer, cooler boxes or everything needed for a …
Red Dot Award recognition follows strong local interest in iCAUR, with more than 300 V23 orders recorded in South Africa in its first month on sale. The iCAUR V23 has won the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026, recognising its distinctive design, EV platform architecture, practicality and scope for personalisation. The award strengthens iCAUR’s positioning …
Every year, UNICEF estimates that more than 181,000 children and young people aged 0 to 19 die as a result of road traffic injuries, with more than 90% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. For Subaru, those figures are a reminder of why vehicle safety matters beyond a specification sheet. While many …
Due to arrive in August 2026, the J5 SHS will pair a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with hybrid assistance, delivering 165 kW and 295 N.m while returning a claimed 5.3 L/100 km on the WLTC cycle. The J5 BEV will bring fully electric propulsion to the South African J5 line-up, using a 58.9 kWh LFP …
New article maps the Changan dealer network across all nine provinces and explains what buyers should expect and ask before visiting. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a comprehensive guide to Changan’s South African dealer network, covering how many dealerships exist, which provinces are served, what services each location offers, and the …
New article explains the difference between three commonly confused ownership terms and what each one actually covers at the dealership. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a buyer-focused guide explaining the practical differences between a service plan, a maintenance plan and a warranty, three terms that are routinely used interchangeably in South …
New article explains exactly what the 5-year / 150,000 km warranty covers, what it excludes, what voids it, and how it compares to key rivals in South Africa. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a comprehensive guide to Changan’s warranty and service plan structure, aimed at South African buyers who want to …
New article covers seven things South African family SUV buyers need to know about Changan’s most important local launch to date. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a detailed buyer’s guide to the Changan Uni-S, the brand’s newest mid-size SUV and the model Changan’s local distributor has described as pivotal to its …
Western Cape storms prompt SA drivers to discover they’ve been overpaying on car insurance for years Homeowners forced to review their insurance after the June 2026 storm damage found car insurance policies untouched for up to five years — and savings of R200–R600 per month waiting on the table. CAPE TOWN: The severe storms that swept …
Pretoria-based independent workshop publishes practical guide on shifting delivery and business fleets from reactive repairs to structured maintenance planning. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Pretoria Service Centre has published a new guide for fleet managers and business owners examining how a structured preventative maintenance programme reduces unplanned downtime and supports operational continuity across the full year. …
Pretoria’s RMI/MIWA 5-star accredited workshop explains what’s actually happening inside an engine before owners make costly decisions. PRETORIA, South Africa — Moreleta Service Centre has published two new technical guides aimed at vehicle owners facing some of the most anxiety-inducing symptoms in motoring: signs of internal engine wear, and a temperature gauge that keeps climbing …
New article puts South Africa’s only two electrified double cabs side by side on power, range, payload and real-world practicality. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a detailed comparison of the Changan Hunter REEV and the BYD Shark 6, the two electrified double cab bakkies currently available to South African buyers, each …
New article breaks down how the Hunter REEV works, how it differs from a PHEV or full EV, and why the technology suits South Africa’s infrastructure reality. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a detailed explainer on REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) technology, centred on the Changan Hunter REEV, the first range-extender bakkie …
Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre on the KZN South Coast hosted the successful launch of Halfway Malanda Toyota’s all-new Toyota Hilux on Saturday, 13 June. This premier automotive launch has further strengthened the Scottburgh centre as a top events destination for immersive product experiences in the natural outdoors. Hundreds of guests attended the exciting launch, …
AutoTrader data shows steady growth in South Africa’s used car market, with the Grand i10 and Swift emerging as notable performers. At a Glance – May 2026 Car Sales Used Cars Sales: 32,224 (+4% MoM, +1.1% YoY) Average price: R415,652 (-1.8% MoM, -3% YoY) Top seller (overall): Ford Ranger (1,800 units) Top seller (passenger car): …
As South Africans prepare for winter school holiday travel and long-distance road trips, towing experts are urging motorists to check their trailer lights before setting off, warning that a simple oversight could result in fines, safety risks and avoidable roadside delays. With more caravans, boats, utility trailers and food trailers expected to be on major …
AutoTrader has become the first automotive marketplace in South Africa to integrate its vehicle listings with ChatGPT, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of automotive search and digital vehicle discovery. AutoTrader has become the first automotive marketplace in South Africa to integrate its vehicle listings with ChatGPT, marking a significant step forward in …
The OMODA C5 has recorded 16,948 local sales since launching in April 2023. Over the past 13 months, OMODA has kept the range fresh with the C5 X Series, updated Street+ and Style X derivatives, and the new C5 SHS hybrid. The new C5 SHS broadens the range with one of SA’s most accessible hybrid …
Construction As Built Drawing Outsourcing allows contractors to delegate the creation of final project documentation to specialized architectural drafting firms. This strategy reduces internal labor costs, ensures compliance with strict industry standards, and frees up your internal construction teams to focus on core project management tasks, ultimately improving overall project profitability and structural accuracy. What …
Vehicle listings on AutoTrader can now be discovered through natural language prompts inside ChatGPT. AutoTrader, South Africa’s leading automotive marketplace, is expanding how dealers connect with in-market car buyers through a first-of-its-kind integration with ChatGPT, named AutoTraderGPT. As the first automotive marketplace in South Africa to make vehicle listings searchable within ChatGPT, AutoTraderGPT is opening …
The decision to replace an engine rather than repair it comes up more often than most car owners expect. After enough kilometres on the clock, mechanical issues mount up and the cost of repair starts approaching the value of a complete engine swap. The market for replacement engines exists precisely for this situation, and it …
Anyone who owns a home in Bucks County knows the weather can be rough on a roof. Hot, sticky summers give way to snow, ice, and freezing rain in the winter. That kind of swing wears down shingles year after year. So when a leak shows up or a few shingles blow off during a …
A car that no longer runs, or one that has been in a bad smash, can feel like a dead loss in the driveway. It takes up space, it is hard to shift, and most ordinary buyers run a mile the moment they hear the word “damaged”. The good news is that there is a …
Chinese vehicles are becoming part of the used-car pricing mix, but the data points to a segmented market rather than a broad decline in used-car values. South Africa’s used-car market is showing signs of recalibration rather than broad-based price decline, with new data showing that average prices remained higher year-on-year in each of the first …