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JAC T9 2.0L CTi breaks 24-Hour SA Endurance record
May 12, 2025 Buzz

JAC T9 2.0L CTi breaks 24-Hour SA Endurance record

What started as a casual braai challenge between four friends creating content for IgnitionTV ended in victory, as JAC Motors' T9 2.0L CTi smashed the official South African 24-hour Endurance Record for commercial vehicles, covering 4,084 kilometres…
Volkswagen Group Africa hosts third annual Health Care Run
May 12, 2025 Buzz

Volkswagen Group Africa hosts third annual Health Care Run

Welcoming 1 897 runners at their Kariega plant, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) hosted a successful VW Health Care Run this past weekend. The event, held on Saturday 10 May, was the third annual VW Health Care Run and offered distances of 5km, 10km…
Zwartkops set for thrilling ATE VW Challenge
May 12, 2025 Motorsport

Zwartkops set for thrilling ATE VW Challenge

It’s set to be a battle of the generations, wits, and talents when the ATE Brakes VW Challenge returns to action at Zwartkops Raceway’s Regional Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola on Saturday 17 May. Class B man Stuart Mack may be leading the…
All-new Suzuki Dzire is here to please
May 12, 2025 Motoring

All-new Suzuki Dzire is here to please

Suzuki Auto South Africa is expanding its local model lineup with the launch of the fourth-generation Dzire. A dazzling new player in the AB-segment arena, this sleek compact sedan strikes an enticing balance between comfort, practicality, safety…
SAPICS announces board of directors
May 09, 2025 Buzz

SAPICS announces board of directors

Supply chain industry body SAPICS announced its board of directors at the not for profit’s annual general meeting (AGM). Having taken the reins as SAPICS president in February, Thato Moloi will continue to lead SAPICS in this role and as a director…
Be a part of the inaugural AFP Colloquium
May 09, 2025 Buzz

Be a part of the inaugural AFP Colloquium

The South African Association for Fleet Professionals (AFP) is proud to host their inaugural Colloquium during the month of May. It will be the first of many events that the organisation will host specifically designed for fleet managers and the…
Mahindra remains auto enthusiasts’ top choice
May 09, 2025 Buzz

Mahindra remains auto enthusiasts’ top choice

Mahindra South Africa has made history by becoming the first manufacturer to win the coveted Motor Enthusiast Award for two consecutive years at the 2025 South African Car of the Year competition, powered by Old Mutual Insure. The XUV 3XO AX7L,…
GAC Motor Sets the Pace for 2025 in South Africa
May 09, 2025 Buzz

GAC Motor Sets the Pace for 2025 in South Africa

New Models, Electric Innovation, and Dealer Network Growth Drive Brand’s Strategy Forward GAC Motor is poised for significant growth in South Africa in 2025, with a series of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing its presence and product…
Jasmine Paolini, new Alfa Romeo Brand Ambassador
May 08, 2025 Buzz

Jasmine Paolini, new Alfa Romeo Brand Ambassador

Alfa Romeo is delighted to announce that Jasmine Paolini, one of the brightest stars in international tennis, is the new Brand Ambassador for the Italian global brand, which boasts over 115 years of legendary history including iconic models,…
Killarney Raceway skidpan upgraded
May 08, 2025 Buzz

Killarney Raceway Skidpan Upgraded

The upgrade of the skidpan facilities at Killarney Raceway in the Western Cape by MasterDrive in collaboration with Western Province Motor Club (WPMC) is complete. A significant investment was made into Cape Town's only professional-grade skidpan…
Doohan, Oakes out at Alpine
May 08, 2025 Motorsport

Doohan, Oakes out at Alpine

By Graham Duxbury @TheRealDux Jack Doohan’s tough start to his Formula One career continued after the Australian crashed out of last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix on the opening lap. The controversial accident with Racing Bull’s Liam Lawson immediately…
100 years on, Citroën continues to electrify the world
May 07, 2025 Buzz

100 years on, Citroën continues to electrify the world

On the evening of Saturday 4 July 1925, the name Citroën was projected in letters of light onto the Eiffel Tower. André Citroën had signed up to the crazy project of the engineer Fernand Jacopozzi: to illuminate the most famous of the monuments of…
Stellantis Reports Q1 2025 Net Revenues and Shipments
May 07, 2025 Buzz

Stellantis Reports Q1 2025 Net Revenues and Shipments

Net revenues of €35.8 billion, down 14% compared to Q1 2024 primarily due to lower shipment volumes, as well as unfavorable mix and pricing Consolidated shipments(1) of 1,217 thousand units, down 9%, reflect lower North American production, a…
The most dangerous roads worldwide
May 07, 2025 Buzz

The most dangerous roads worldwide

A report compiled by Zutobi, an online driver education platform, is displaying South African roads in a negative light again. The report says the country has the most dangerous roads on which to drive in the world. Many are likely not surprised…
2025 SA Car of the Year Winners Reflect Diverse Mzansi Market
May 07, 2025 Buzz

2025 SA Car of the Year Winners Reflect Diverse Mzansi Market

Following two rigorous testing days in March, the country's most respected motoring journalists have spoken, crowning the BMW X3 as the 2025 South African Car of the Year. This marks a successive victory for the German manufacturer, with the G70…
Toyota South Africa Motors leads the new vehicle sales market
May 07, 2025 Buzz

Toyota South Africa Motors leads the new vehicle sales market

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is excited to record a 24.4% industry market share in new vehicle sales for April, reflecting a 0.8% increase from March 2025 (23.6%). Toyota’s sales performance of 10 363 units correlates with naamsa’s views that…
Suzuki toasts strong April sales and 300,000 milestone
May 07, 2025 Buzz

Suzuki toasts strong April sales and 300,000 milestone

Suzuki Auto South Africa is banishing those autumnal blues with the celebration of another stellar month of new car sales and the setting of a new brand milestone. According to the official sales report – published by industry body naamsa on the…
Jetour South Africa to host star-studded customer day
May 06, 2025 Buzz

Jetour South Africa to host star-studded customer day

Four of South Africa’s top musical talents, gourmet street food served fresh from some of South Africa’s favourite food trucks, three thousand tickets and one of Gauteng's premier festival venues. It’s all happening at Casalinga, Johannesburg, on…
Mitsubishi Motors SA awarded as top performer in after sales
May 05, 2025 Buzz

Mitsubishi Motors SA awarded as top performer in after sales

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa was presented with the Top Performer award in the After Sales – Customer Experience category at the brands recent annual global after sales business excellence awards ceremony in Thailand. The award measures service…
Growth momentum swelling in SA new vehicle market
May 05, 2025 Buzz

Growth momentum swelling in SA new vehicle market

The motor industry may be in turmoil as global policy changes and uncertainty rock manufacturing and potentially exports, but South African consumers continued to show their demand for new vehicles during April. According to data from naamsa | the…
Jaguar Type 00 makes waves in Monaco
May 05, 2025 Buzz

Jaguar Type 00 makes waves in Monaco

Jaguar Type 00 makes its Monaco debut this weekend on a bespoke floating ocean terrace set against the glistening Mediterranean Sea. This unexpected presentation in the jewel of the Côte d’Azur provides the perfect stage for Type 00’s bold…
Suzuki Jimny third in class at 2025 Simola Hillclimb
May 05, 2025 Buzz

Suzuki Jimny third in class at 2025 Simola Hillclimb

The final day of the 2025 Simola Hillclimb saw Suzuki Auto South Africa's three entries once again punch well above their weight, with Sean Nurse putting the 3-door Jimny on the Class B9 (for SUVs) podium in third place. Admittedly, there were only…
Simola Hillclimb confirms tragic passing of Pieter Joubert
May 05, 2025 Buzz

Simola Hillclimb confirms tragic passing of Pieter Joubert

Knysna Speed Festival, the organisers of the Simola Hillclimb, have confirmed seasoned competitor Pieter Joubert sadly passed away in an accident today. Joubert was out on his first run on day two of King of the Hill when he lost control of his…
Suzuki cleared for action at 15th Simola Hillclimb
May 02, 2025 Buzz

Suzuki cleared for action at 15th Simola Hillclimb

All three Suzuki Auto South Africa entries for the 2025 Simola Hillclimb are now officially ready to race. The cars and their respective drivers completed all the pre-event checks in Knysna successfully - a task made somewhat easier by the stock…
Decreased fatality rates – don’t sigh just yet
May 02, 2025 Buzz

Decreased fatality rates – don’t sigh just yet

The Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy released the Easter road fatality statistics revealing a 45.6% decrease in the number of people that died on the roads. The data obtained over the Easter weekend says there were 167 fatalities as opposed to…
bp signs up as Simola Hillclimb sponsor on four-year deal
Apr 29, 2025 Buzz

bp signs up as Simola Hillclimb sponsor on four-year deal

The Simola Hillclimb has added another high-profile international brand to its family of sponsors with the announcement that bp Southern Africa has signed a four-year sponsorship commitment for what is renowned as the country’s premier motoring and…