BMW unveils bold new 7 Series ahead of Auto China in Beijing
Just two days before the official opening of Auto China 2026 in Beijing, BMW Group pulled the wraps off its all-new BMW 7 Series – a calculated move that underscores... Read more.
First Drive in Beijing: Jetour G700 targets SA’s premium SUV elite
One of the world’s biggest automotive spectacles roared to life this week as the Auto China 2026 opened its doors in Beijing to global media ahead of its public... Read more.
BYD ups the ante with new Atto 8 seven-seater SUV
BYD Auto South Africa has expanded its local product line-up with the launch of the new BYD Atto 8 in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The BYD Atto 8 is a large seven-seat... Read more.
First Drive: The new Omoda C5 Super Hybrid
This week, emerging Chinese automotive brand Omoda South Africa hosted the national media launch of its latest offering, the C5 Super Hybrid System (SHS). At the... Read more.
The battle of the people carriers: VW Transporter versus Ford Tourneo
There is something very nostalgic about Volkswagen (VW) people carriers. That’s because my father owned the VW Caravelle T3 in the 1980s. So, when the PR team... Read more.
Mitsubishi aims to win back loyalists with new Destinator
In an automotive market increasingly dominated by a wave of Chinese entrants, some legacy brands risk fading into the background. One such brand is Mitsubishi Motors... Read more.
Toyota reinforces Easter road safety campaign, urges customers to address outstanding airbag recalls
Car manufacturer’s revitalised initiative aims to reach out to vehicle owners who haven’t responded to previous safety concerns, which includes the Takata airbag... Read more.
New model gives Citroën opportunity to bounce back
Mention Citroën to anyone who owned the French brand a decade ago, and you may trigger more than nostalgia – perhaps even a slight cringe. For many South... Read more.
Toyota tweaks high-selling Corolla Cross amid pressure from Chinese rivals
South Africa’s best-selling automotive brand is not taking its foot off the pedal. With competition intensifying in the compact SUV segment, Toyota South Africa... Read more.
Suzuki raises its game with new Across SUV
South Africa’s second-best-selling automotive brand, Suzuki, invited me to Cape Town for the national media launch of its new halo model, Across, signalling a... Read more.
