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Sep 24, 2026 Motorsport

Who will master Baku's energy challenge?

By Graham Duxbury @TheRealDux Formula 1 heads to Baku this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which will be run on a Saturday for the first time. The unusual schedule, with practice on Thursday, qualifying on Friday and the 51-lap Grand Prix on…

Sep 24, 2026 Buzz

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Moving the Extraordinary: Why Abnormal Loads Demand More from Every Trip

Transport Month is a reminder of how much South Africa depends on a reliable transport network. For abnormal-load operators, keeping that network moving comes with added complexity. Routes must be carefully planned, schedules tightly managed and…

Sep 23, 2026 Motoring

JAC Motors Expands Premium Bakkie Line-Up with New T9 Black Edition

JAC Motors South Africa has expanded its popular T-Series line-up with two new T9 2.0L CTi Black Edition 4x4 derivatives. Available in Hunter and Super Lux specifications, the Hunter produces 144 kW and 487 Nm, while the Super Lux delivers 125 kW…

Sep 23, 2026 Motoring

With 50 vehicles, including 6 new models presented at the Paris Motor Show, Renault Group puts technological innovation at the service of its customers

Renault Group, always loyal to the Paris Motor Show, will be present with 50 vehicles and concept cars, including 6 new models revealed to the general public for the first time. Driven by the strength of its three complementary brands, Renault Group…

Sep 23, 2026 Buzz

International interest mounts as Automechanika Jakarta debuts tomorrow with worldwide participation across the value chain

Automotive industry players will gather at the debut of Automechanika Jakarta next week to showcase current and future products, services and technologies on the market. Taking place from 24 to 27 September across 20,800 sqm across four halls of the…

Sep 23, 2026 Buzz

Enterprise IT management, then and now: A look at how much has changed in 20 years

Twenty years ago, managing enterprise IT in South Africa was a considerably more contained job. Most employees workedfrom an office, using desktops connected to a corporate network, while applications and data largely sat on company infrastructure.…

Sep 23, 2026 Buzz

BYD And South Africa's Creators: Two Stories Built On The Same Dream

The Content Creator Awards, sponsored by Samsung, is where creativity, culture, brands and entertainment collide, and this year BYD South Africa joins the mix as an Official Partner and sponsor of the BYD People's Choice Award. It's a partnership…

Sep 23, 2026 Mobility

When your dashboard speaks, do you know what it's saying?

Six Warning Lights You Should Never Ignore You're navigating morning traffic, somewhere between the school run and the office parking lot, radio on, and mentally running through the day's to-do list. Suddenly, a small light flickers to life on your…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

LEPAS L6 wins Best Interior Design Award at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award

International accolade recognises the L6’s considered approach to cabin design, comfort and technology. LEPAS L6 receives Best Interior Design Award at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award. International recognition highlights the L6’s considered…

Sep 22, 2026 Motoring

iCAUR 03T REEV poised for South African debut with 800 km combined range

The 03T REEV will combine plug-in charging with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol range extender, giving drivers the flexibility to charge or refuel. Its rear-mounted electric motor produces 185 kW and 300 Nm, while the 33.67 kWh battery provides a…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

Is Your Insurance Ready for Spring?

What to check before the season of storms, change and new beginnings As the seasons change, so does life. Homes are renovated, possessions are replaced, new purchases are made and the way we use our properties and vehicles can evolve. Yet our…

Sep 22, 2026 Motoring

Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank welcomes record audience as it accelerates towards its milestone 10th edition

The ninth edition of the Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank delivered a standout celebration of automotive passion, performance and innovation at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 28 to 30 August 2026. A record 34,659 visitors attended the…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

Opinion Piece: Creating safer workplaces starts with smarter substance management

When looking at the statistics around alcohol and drug use in South African workplaces, it is easy to get lost in the percentages. But behind every data point is a person, such as a crane operator,a long-haul truck driver, a miner, or a site…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

SAMBRA steps up OHS support as compliance pressure grows

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) is stepping up support for members as occupational health and safety (OHS) compliance comes under increasing scrutiny from regulators and insurers. With more Department of Employment and…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

What an experienced mentor can see in a business that entrepreneurs often miss

Entrepreneurs spend so much time inside their businesses that it can be difficult to see things objectively. Over time, however, ways of working that once made sense can become so familiar that they are no longerquestioned. This is where an…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

McLaren marks the next chapter with the reveal of an evolved identity

A visual expression of a brand evolution: The evolution of the McLaren identity expresses the ambition, creativity and confidence that is shaping our future. Building on a unique legacy: Rooted in the qualities that have always made McLaren special:…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

Automechanika Shanghai 2026 highlights collaborative ecosystem expansion and commercial vehicle transformation

As automotive companies navigate evolving market dynamics, business expansion requires an ecosystem-driven approach whereby entire networks move into new spaces, including market segments and geographical locations. This is particularly noticeable…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

SkyJacks strengthens its presence in KwaZulu-Natal with expanded offering

South African industrial equipment specialist SkyJacks is expanding its offering in KwaZulu-Natal from its Southgate Business Park facility in Umbogintwini, bringing additional equipment, technical expertise and support closer to customers across…

Sep 22, 2026 Motorsport

18 points, two rounds and everything to play for in SA Rally-Raid

Three rounds into the championship, Guy Botterill has established himself as the man to beat, following two consecutive victories and opening up an 18-point advantage at the top of the standings. But with two demanding rounds still to come, SA…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

Putting engineered plastic to the test

Laboratory tests have been conducted by technical staff at polymer manufacturing company, igus, to compare traditional Polyoxymethylene (POM) plastics performance to 3D printed plastics. POM has been a standard engineering plastic for wear-resistant…

Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

Road Freight and Logistics Bargaining Council faces questions over R2.59 billion in workers’ benefits

Road Freight and Logistics Bargaining Council faces questions over R2.59 billion in workers’ benefits Financial analysis raises concerns that R2.59 billion in worker benefit assets may have been treated as Council property, with three benefit funds…

Sep 22, 2026 Motorsport

Zwartkops leaves Dunlop title chases even closer

A total of 7 championship points separate the leaders in 3 classes! Gauteng’s Dunlop-shod Northern Regions Extreme Festival championships are all headed for epic conclusions, if the action at Zwartkops spring celebration 2026 Northern Regions…

Sep 21, 2026 Motorsport

Zwartkops' Classic Spring Celebration

Springtime Historic & Inland Tour ready to thrill Pretoria Zwartkops Raceway’s highly popular third final Historic and Inland Tour of the season is ready to thrill Pretoria race fans this Saturday 26 September long weekend. The faithful can expect…

Sep 21, 2026 Buzz

Government-Business Partnership: Big Talk, Zero Growth

Government has announced another phase of its Government-Business Partnership with Big Business, aiming for three percent growth and one million new jobs by 2030. The real job creators were not in the room. Politicians, NEDLAC, and listed company…

Sep 21, 2026 Motorsport

Road to Dakar Challenge returns to South Africa at VAPS HCV Vryheid 400

The South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) will host the Road to Dakar Challenge when the series arrives in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, for Round 4, the VAPS HCV Vryheid 400, on 9 and 10 October. The Challenge is run by the ASO, organiser of the…

Sep 21, 2026 Motoring

Chery South Africa introduces the new Tiggo 8 APEX I with enhanced design, comfort and safety

The new Tiggo 8 APEX I introduces a redesigned exterior and interior, including LED lighting, 19-inch alloy wheels and a dual-screen digital cockpit. Seven airbags, a 540-degree surround-view camera and a comprehensive suite of advanced…

Sep 21, 2026 Buzz

Exclusionary race-based tendering: Public Procurement Act set aside

On 17 September, the Constitutional Court set aside the Public Procurement Act as being invalid and unconstitutional. NEASA welcomes this judgment. The reason for the Court's decision is primarily based on the fact that the legislature failed to…

Sep 21, 2026 Buzz

DFSK South Africa Stands with the Kempton Park Community

The DFSK South Africa team dressed in black in solidarity with the Kempton Park community following the recent murders in and around the area. The gesture represents the team’s support for the victims, their loved ones and everyone affected by the…

Sep 21, 2026 Buzz

Automechanika Johannesburg Builds Continental Momentum as Regional Roadshows Set Sights on Gallagher Convention Centre

Automotive aftermarket buyers, workshop owners, and fleet operators from across Southern Africa are gearing up for the continent’s premier automotive trade event: Automechanika Johannesburg 2026. Scheduled to take place at Gallagher Convention…

Sep 18, 2026 Buzz

Following the industry gathering in Frankfurt: Five more Automechanika trade fairs until the end of the year

Automechanika connects markets, people and companies around the world. In a new English-language podcast, Mark Phillips, Chief Editor of Aftermarket Intel, speaks with Sarah Lindsey, Director Business Development Automotive and Transport &…

Sep 18, 2026 Buzz

Level 6 weather warning puts KZN motorists on high alert

With a Level 6 Impact-Based Warning for disruptive rainfall in place across parts of KwaZulu-Natal, including eThekwini, motorists are being urged to take extra care, avoid flooded roads and make sure their vehicles are ready for hazardousdriving…

Sep 18, 2026 Mobility

Ford South Africa launches consumer safety awareness programme ahead of upcoming holiday season

Over the course of the “30 Days of Safety” campaign, Ford will unpack different aspects of vehicle and road safety in accessible, practical and engaging ways. Ford is aiming to drive wide-scale consumer awareness of these features and technologies…

Sep 18, 2026 Buzz

SAPICS Leaders Forum explores speed as the new competitive currency in supply chains

Supply chain industry body SAPICS hosted its prestigious annual Supply Chain Leaders Forum in Sandton, Johannesburg, as part of the Leaderex event. The summit brought together supply chain management leaders to explore the rising value of speed as…

Sep 18, 2026 Motoring

Going electric just got easier with the Lepas L6 EV pre-order offer

Following its Festival of Motoring debut, the all-electric L6 EV is now available to pre-order with a limited package that includes home charging, installation and R5,000 in charging credit. The Lepas L6 EV pre-order package includes a 7 kW home…

Sep 18, 2026 Buzz

Cars.co.za Launches Motor Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon

Cars.co.za is launching its Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon today, offering insight into the forces shaping South Africa’s vehicle market. The report combines Cars.co.za site and lead data, an exclusive new consumer survey examining the buying…

Sep 18, 2026 Mobility

FPT Parts & Service launches the new F5 Long Block range for off-road applications

FPT, the Iveco Group company dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, recently announced the global launch of the new F5 Long Block…

Sep 18, 2026 Buzz

Affordability and greater choice reshapes South Africa’s vehicle market

Absa analysis shows changing price, growing competition and shifting consumer preferences are redrawing traditional vehicle segments Affordability is driving a structural shift in South Africa’s vehicle market, with SUVs gaining significant ground…

Sep 18, 2026 Buzz

Hybrid training pilot opens new pathway for South Africa’s body repair skills

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has successfully concluded a pilot of a hybrid training model designed to make apprentice training more accessibleto…

Sep 18, 2026 Buzz

Opinion Piece: Transparency is becoming the new competitive advantage in workforce logistics

In the past, the logistics of workforce management have tended to happen behind the scenes. Clients saw the end result of staff arriving on site, projects being delivered,and operational requirements being met, but the processes that made it…

Sep 18, 2026 Buzz

GAC Motor South Africa Welcomes Professional Padel Star Luan Krige to the GAC Family

GAC Motor South Africa has officially welcomed leading South African professional padel player Luan Krige to the GAC family, marking the beginning of a partnership that celebrates performance, ambition and sporting excellence. One of South Africa’s…

Sep 17, 2026 Buzz

Free armed response for all women in South Africa!

“Our bodies are not disposable, and coming home should never be a privilege”. This was the heartfelt message from one local running club earlier this week, honouring a fallen runner who had lost her life to a senseless murder, adding to a growing…

Sep 17, 2026 Motoring

GWM Expands Tank 500 Range with New 3.0-Litre Turbo Diesel

16 September 2026: GWM South Africa has expanded its flagship Tank 500 range with the introduction of a new 3.0-litre turbodiesel offering, giving customers a powerful luxury SUV. The arrival of the diesel-powered Tank 500 broadens the model's…

Sep 17, 2026 Buzz

AA statement - Jetour updated payload capacity

The Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa notes Chinese automaker Jetour’s recent submission confirming the updated payload (load-carrying) capacity of the Jetour T1 and T2 passenger vehicles, following recent debate around the vehicles’…

Sep 17, 2026 Motorsport

PRI launches NextGen Connect to develop the next generation of motorsports professionals

Connecting students and young adults with the educators, industry professionals and resources to build careers in motorsports. Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is launching NextGen Connect presented by Carlyle Tools at the 2026 PRI Show, an…

Sep 17, 2026 Motorsport

Strategic precision results in points for Audi Revolut F1 Team at Spanish Grand Prix

Nico Hulkenberg executed a sharp strategy and precise pit stops to jump rivals on a tight circuit and claim 10th place Flawless pit-lane teamwork and relentless race pace bring the team’s championship tally to 17 points, closing in on 7th place Audi…

Sep 17, 2026 Mobility

JAC Motors Introduces Seven-Year Service Plan

JAC Motors South Africa has extended its Service Plan from five to seven years at no extra cost, while retaining the 100,000-kilometre limit. The extension gives new and current owners with active Service Plans greater flexibility and longer-term…

Sep 17, 2026 Motoring

GWM introduces new P500 with 3.0-Litre turbo-diesel powertrain

GWM South Africa has officially launched its latest addition to the P500 line up, the 4 cylinder 3.0L diesel engine is set to lead the new chapter for GWM with the P500 being the first vehicle in the range to offer the new powertrain. Powerful…

Sep 17, 2026 Mobility

Hyundai South Automotive Africa Launches the New EXTER Cargo Van

Compact Dimensions, Practical Cargo Capacity: Compelling Tool for Entrepreneurs and Fleets. Hyundai Automotive South Africa has introduced the Hyundai EXTER Premium 1.2 Cargo panel van, a new compact light-commercial vehicle aimed at small…

Sep 17, 2026 Buzz

Opinion Piece: South Africa's biggest infrastructure projects are ready to roll, but is the workforce?

A landmark era of infrastructure is unfolding in South Africa, anchored by massive projects like the Cape Town rail expansion and the Winelands Airport near Stellenbosch. While these developments promise to revitalise regional economies, their…

Sep 16, 2026 Motoring

A new look, a wild streak: Subaru’s next Outback is on its way

The all-new Outback will arrive in Q4 2026, with the rugged Wilderness joining the local line-up. Arriving in Q4 2026: The all-new Outback brings a bold new design and a thoroughly revised interior to South Africa. Wilderness joins the range: A…

Sep 16, 2026 Motorsport

From Philipstown to Formula 1: How a Small Karoo Town Captured the World's attention

In a small Northern Cape town where the most recent recorded unemployment rate stood at 34.49% in 2021, two handmade wire cars have achieved something extraordinary. Crafted in Philipstown by artisans from the Philipstown WireCar Foundation, the…

Sep 16, 2026 Buzz

Johnson Controls electrifies energy-intensive industries with new heat pumps that can triple energy efficiency and lower operating costs

Can deliver up to three times the energy efficiency of electric boilers and significantly improve efficiency compared with natural gas boilers, helping customers electrify high-temperature heat without compromising performance Delivers output…

Sep 16, 2026 Buzz

World’s number one automotive awards program begins its 23rd season as 100 international jurors start the journey to New York

The Road to World Car 2027 officially started yesterday, beginning a new season for the world’s number one automotive awards program and its 100 international jurors. The World Car Awards begins its 23rd season from a position of real strength.…

Sep 15, 2026 Buzz

POPIA Compliance: Practical support for your business

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) places clear responsibilities on businesses to ensure that personal information is collected, processed, stored, and protected appropriately. NEASA can assist. Our POPIA services include an…

Sep 15, 2026 Buzz

A smoother workshop experience starts before you arrive – 6 top tips to keep in mind

Taking your car to a workshop does not have to be complicated. In fact, a little preparation before you arrive can help make the experience easier for both you and your technician. For many motorists, a workshop visit only happens when something…

Sep 15, 2026 Mobility

Weelee’s Payment Holiday and Step Payment Options Help South African Buyers Navigate 2026 Car Affordability Challenges

Flexible finance options give qualified purchasers up to 90 days’ breathing room on repayments or lower initial instalments, making pre-owned car ownership more accessible amid rising living costs Weelee, South Africa’s trusted pre-owned car…

Sep 15, 2026 Motoring

Volvo Cars launches long-range plug-in hybrid variants of best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs

Volvo Cars today launches its first ever long-range plug-in hybrids for the European and American markets, with an expected arrival in South Africa during the first half of 2027. Introducing new variants of the best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs. The…

Sep 15, 2026 Buzz

iCAUR V23 reaches 100,000 global sales as South African sales grow

The electric SUV recorded 496 sales in its first three full months in South Africa, accounting for more than three-quarters of iCAUR’s local total. Less than two years after going on sale, the iCAUR V23 has reached 100,000 sales worldwide. Launched…

Sep 15, 2026 Buzz

Jetour celebrates two years in SA with a customer getaway to Brazil up for grabs

With six models, multiple derivatives, more than 55 dealerships and over 25 000 vehicles sold, Jetour is celebrating two years in South Africa this month on a high note. To mark this milestone, Jetour South Africa is giving two lucky Jetour owners…

Sep 15, 2026 Buzz

Ford employees bring Mandela Bear Magic to young patients at Nelson Mandela Childrens Hospital

Ford employees lovingly created bears for young patients at Nelson Mandela Childrens Hospital Silverton employees created 300 bears, with a further 50 created at Struandale Each bear carries a heart, a special wish and a handwritten message of…

Sep 14, 2026 Buzz

Opinion Piece: Keeping the fuel flowing - how flexible staffing keeps petrochemical plants running without full shutdowns

South Africa’s current fuel and energy challenges have completely changed how industrial plants must operate. In the past, factories and refineries followed a predictable routineand when it was time for maintenance, they would plan a traditional big…

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Sep 14, 2026 Buzz

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