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Jaecoo Expands Local J5 Line-Up with SHS HybridOmoda & Jaecoo South Africa has officially expanded its local footprint by launching the J5 SHS (Super Hybrid System). Slotting in alongside the conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) models and the recently launched, fully electric J5 BEV, the new hybrid derivative is aimed at broadening the crossover's appeal.
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Mazda introduces cheaper Mazda2 in South AfricaMazda Southern Africa has introduced a special price for the Mazda2 1.5 Active manual, now available from R289 900. 
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Jaecoo Expands Local J5 Line-Up with SHS Hybrid
Omoda & Jaecoo South Africa has officially expanded its local footprint by launching the J5 SHS (Super Hybrid System). Slotting in alongside the conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) models and the recently launched, fully electric J5 BEV, the new hybrid derivative is aimed at broadening the crossover's appeal.
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Mazda introduces cheaper Mazda2 in South Africa
Mazda Southern Africa has introduced a special price for the Mazda2 1.5 Active manual, now available from R289 900.
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Audi A2 e-tron revealed with up to 646 km electric range
Audi reveals the A2 e-tron, which will be the entry point to its electric range and also make headlines as the most efficient model yet. We take a closer look at the range.
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Ulterio Motiv build 6x6 Jeep Gladiator!
The Jeep Gladiator has never been a conventional bakkie, but an independent conversion specialist has taken its off-road credentials considerably further by adding another axle, extending the chassis and creating a six-wheel version called the Maximus 6x6.
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Hilux vs Shark 6 vs Triton vs Ranger: Which Double-Cab Bakkie Actually Earns Its Keep?
South Africans don't just buy bakkies, we live in them. They tow boats and bikes, haul building sand on weekends, ferry the family to school in the week, and still need to claw up a farm track without drama. That's a lot to ask of one vehicle, which is why the double-cab 4x4 remains the most fiercely contested segment in the local market.
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How much must you earn to afford Mzansi's top 5 Chinese crossovers?
Looking at the Lightstone new vehicle sales numbers for August 2026, and one thing jumps out immediately: Chinese crossovers aren't a curiosity in the South African market anymore; they're key players in the passenger car segment. Here's how much the most popular models will cost you each month.
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Tata Osprey: First Drive Impression South Africa
Tata Motors is expanding its South African line-up with the all-new Osprey. Known globally as the Nexon, this compact SUV arrives in Mzansi ready to shake up the crowded crossover segment with sharp styling, impressive ground clearance, and an aggressive introductory price.
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New Mitsubishi Pajero confirmed for South Africa: Everything we know about the 4x4 SUV
The Pajero nameplate is coming out of retirement, with a new model unveiled globally. Find out more about the new Pajero as we delve into what details have become available.
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SA Rally-Raid: Toyota Gazoo Racing SA at Outeniqua 400 & road to Dakar 2027
From the mud and stones of the Garden Route to the brutal desert stages of the gruelling Dakar: Catch our Outeniqua 400 recap and see how Toyota’s elite prepare for the 2027 Dakar Rally!
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South Africa's Top-Selling Vehicles: August 2026 Sales Report
Discover the best-selling passenger cars and bakkies in South Africa for August 2026, according to the latest Lightstone Auto industry report.
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New Audi Q5 Range Arrives in South Africa
Audi South Africa has rolled out the third-generation Q5, expanding the line-up to four models: Q5 SUV, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 SUV and SQ5 Sportback — with prices starting at R1 275 000.