Motoring

BMW cuts profit outlook as China sales slump and restructuring costs...

German luxury carmaker BMW Group has lowered its full-year profitability forecast as declining sales in China, rising trade tariffs and restructuring costs weigh on...

SA auto industry bodies warn US AGOA blow threatens jobs

South Africa’s automotive industry bodies have warned that the United States’ decision to terminate the country’s preferential trade access under the African Growth and...

Kyalami gears up for historic 24-hour race with 36 cars confirmed

South Africa’s motorsport calendar is set for a historic start to 2027, with 36 cars already confirmed for the inaugural Michelin 24H Kyalami endurance...

SA motorists can’t afford to fill up, but can’t afford to...

South African motorists are increasingly buying smaller quantities of fuel more frequently as rising petrol and diesel prices put pressure on household budgets, but...

Changan Deepal S05 takes aim at hybrid SUV rivals with R699,000...

Chinese automotive manufacturer Changan is expanding its footprint in South Africa with the introduction of the Deepal S05, a range-extended electric SUV priced at...

Mercedes-Benz delivers first electric trucks to Bakers in major SA milestone

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has taken another step towards electrifying South Africa’s commercial transport industry after delivering its first three battery-electric eActros 300 trucks to logistics...

Test Drive: GWM Ora 5 EV targets SA’s premium compact car...

South Africa’s second-best-selling Chinese automotive brand, Great Wall Motors (GWM), is showing no signs of slowing down its assault on established automotive brands. Having made...

Changan targets 6 000 sales in SA as Chinese carmaker plots...

Chinese automotive manufacturer Changan has set its sights on tripling its South African sales to 6 000 vehicles in 2027 as it intensifies efforts...

MG targets SA’s competitive SUV market with new hybrid and seven-seater...

British-origin automotive brand MG Motor is preparing to expand its South African SUV portfolio with new hybrid models and a seven-seater flagship as competition...

Bakers Transport adds 14 electric trucks to its fleet in push...

South Africa’s transition towards cleaner commercial transport has received a boost after Bakers Transport took delivery of 14 battery-electric trucks, signalling growing interest in...