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Petrol and diesel price South Africa December 2026
South African motorists are heading into the festive season with petrol still sitting well above where it was at the start of the year. Here is where prices stand, what changes in December, and what the early data says about the next adjustments.
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Volkswagen Begins Full Series Production of the Tengo at Plant Kariega
History was made at Plant Kariega on 9 November 2026 as the first customer-bound Volkswagen Tengo rolled off the assembly line. Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has officially entered full series production of the new model ahead of its South African market launch in early 2027.
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Boxy Is Back: South Africa's Retro 4x4 Boom Defender's court date with BYD
In a courtroom in The Hague recently, Jaguar Land Rover lost the first round of its fight to stop a cheaper Chinese SUV from trading on the look of the Land Rover Defender. Nine thousand kilometres south, South African buyers are already voting with their wallets for that look, and for the brands selling it at half the price.
Volvo ES90 Single Motor Ultra (2026) Review
Large luxury sedans are becoming more niche by the year; add in an electric drivetrain, and you have one of the most limited target markets available. Having spent some time in Volvo's ES90, I questioned whether big electric sedans deserve more attention.
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Chery recalls selected Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 models in South Africa over rear axle check
Chery Group South Africa has announced a precautionary recall covering 20 193 vehicles: 17 508 Tiggo 4 Pro units and 2 685 Omoda C5 models built between 6 June 2022 and 31 December 2023. The campaign aims to inspect rear axles and replace them as needed.
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Defender Unveils Six New Atlas Colours
Two revived heritage shades, two reimagined classics and two brand-new tones make up the latest Defender paint range, all produced at a newly upgraded plant in Slovakia.
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Isuzu Unveils Next Generation N-Series Trucks at Isuzu Mobility Experience
Isuzu Motors South Africa lifts the curtain on upgraded light commercial range with a focus on safety, comfort and running costs
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Toyota Celebrates 60 Years of Corolla in South Africa With Three Anniversary Editions
From its 1966 debut to today’s hybrid crossover and GR performance hatch, the Corolla has grown with South African motorists. Three 60th Anniversary special editions now mark the milestone.
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Audi’s First Performance Plug-in Hybrid Lands in South Africa: The RS 5 Sedan and Avant
Audi’s new RS 5 pairs a twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor for 470 kW and an electric-only range of up to 84 km, priced from R2.43 million. Here's what you need to know.
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JMC launches Vigus single cab to affordable bakkie segment
The local commercial bakkie sector is one of the most fiercely contested arenas in South Africa, where brand loyalty runs deep, and margins dictate survival. JMC South Africa has officially introduced its contender: the JMC Vigus Single Cab (4x2 MT).Meet the team
Ané AlbertseJournalistChad LückhoffJournalistCharleen ClarkeJournalistLawrence MinnieJournalistRyno FourieJournalistTayedza MbiriJournalistView all
Ané AlbertseJournalistChad LückhoffJournalistCharleen ClarkeJournalistLawrence MinnieJournalistRyno FourieJournalistTayedza MbiriJournalistView all