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Kyalami to host Africa's first-ever international 24-hour race in January 2027South African motorsport fans have a landmark event to look forward to: the iconic Michelin 24H Series will make its African debut at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 8 to 10 January 2027, marking the first international 24-hour race ever held on the continent.
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Pricing for xDrive BMW M2 revealed for South Africa!BMW South Africa has officially expanded its high-performance compact lineup with the introduction of the new all-wheel-drive BMW M2 coupe M xDrive. Joining its rear-wheel-drive siblings, the M xDrive variant brings added traction and a slightly higher price tag.
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Gauteng licence disc price hikes: Real costs, implementation dates, and cheapest renewal options
Find out how Gauteng's proposed vehicle licence disc price hikes affect you, including new weight-based tariffs, implementation timelines, and a step-by-step cost comparison of the cheapest renewal options from post offices to online portals and banking apps.
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Kyalami to host Africa's first-ever international 24-hour race in January 2027
South African motorsport fans have a landmark event to look forward to: the iconic Michelin 24H Series will make its African debut at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 8 to 10 January 2027, marking the first international 24-hour race ever held on the continent.
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Pricing for xDrive BMW M2 revealed for South Africa!
BMW South Africa has officially expanded its high-performance compact lineup with the introduction of the new all-wheel-drive BMW M2 coupe M xDrive. Joining its rear-wheel-drive siblings, the M xDrive variant brings added traction and a slightly higher price tag.
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The Reality of SA’s Proposed New Car Tax
For decades, South African motorists have treated annual licence disc renewals as a routine, if slightly painful, administrative chore. But if a new proposal currently being discussed by the Department of Transport gains traction, your next trip to the licensing department could come with an extra charge.
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New Peugeot Landtrek specs and price: More muscle and tech for 2026 and beyond
Peugeot has updated the Landtrek with more tech and features, but most importantly, it gets a new engine that can take on the more difficult challenges of modern bakkie life. Here's what you need to know.
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Chery Q EV400 (2026): Quick Drive Review
Compact and affordable electric vehicles have been making a buzz in the industry, with sales figures ever rising. The Chery Q is ready to compete in this segment bringing even more space with an attractive price.
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Chinese brands now sell almost as many passenger cars as Toyota in South Africa
Chinese car brands together sold about 9 900 new passenger cars in South Africa in September 2026, roughly 22% of the 44 291 passenger cars sold. That is within about 70 units of Toyota's 9 964 passenger sales.
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Opinion: Has Jaguar Lost the Plot with the Type 01?
If you spent any time on the internet late in 2024, you probably remember Jaguar’s infamous rebrand. It gave us neon bodysuits, art-school slogans like "Delete Ordinary," and a corporate manifesto so detached from motorcars that petrolheads everywhere collectively reached for their blood pressure medication. The internet tore it to shreds. Purists mourned the loss of graceful, sweeping curves, supercharged V8s, and wood-trimmed dashboards.
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Can you beat the claimed fuel consumption? We did it in a Suzuki Fronx!
Suzuki hosted its 2026 Fuel Economy Challenge in Pretoria and invited members of the media and influencers to attempt to beat the claimed fuel consumption figures for some of its most popular models. Here are the results!
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GWM Electrifies P300 Bakkie Range in South Africa with New Hi4-T Plug-In Hybrid
GWM South Africa has officially expanded its local double-cab lineup with the launch of the P300 2.0T Pioneer Hi4-T PHEV, marking the introduction of the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) derivative in the P300 bakkie range.
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First in SA! SVI equips new Toyota Hilux with B6 discreet armour
SVI Engineering, a leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, has introduced a bespoke 360-degree B6 discreet armouring package for the new Toyota Hilux. The package offers the highest level of civilian protection available in SA without requiring a special permit.