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Mercedes-Maybach SL680 debuts in South Africa at R5m
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (353+ words) The Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Monogram Series has touched down in South Africa, offering the ultimate in Teutonic luxury. Based on the Mercedes-AMG SL63, it gives customers a more refined drop-top driving experience courtesy of a host of Maybach-specific modifications. These include a noise-optimised…...
First armoured Chery Tiggo 9 Pro plug-in-hybrid debuts in SA
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (219+ words) Digi Cars group subsidiary Armoured Mobility has built South Africa's first B4-level protected Chery Tiggo 9 Plug-in Hybrid. The discreet armouring system offers 360-degree protection against common handgun threats while maintaining the vehicle's structural integrity and balance without affecting the manufacturer…...
FIRST DRIVE | Striking Mitsubishi Destinator launches as new seven-seater SUV
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (550+ words) Local sales of the new Mitsubishi Destinator have officially begun at dealerships nationwide. The newcomer is a seven-seater that competes with the likes of the Jetour X70 and Ford Territory in a crowed medium-to-large crossover SUV segment. It launches with two…...
Chinese car brands help power SA new-car sales to decade high
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (479+ words) Affordable Chinese brands expanded at nearly nine times the pace of the overall market to help 2025 South African new-car sales record their highest number in more than a decade. Chinese marques lifted their market share to more than 17% of total…...
Qualcomm and Wayve collaborate on AI machine learning for cars
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (310+ words) By Akash Sriram and Stephen Nellis Bengaluru/San Francisco " Qualcomm and British self-driving start-up Wayve said on Tuesday they were collaborating on an integrated artificial intelligence (AI) system to help carmakers rapidly deploy advanced driver-assistance and automated driving features. The…...
How smart fleet technology is helping businesses stay ahead of hijackers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1179+ words) Vehicle crime is as prevalent as ever and should remain a significant concern for South African businesses. Hijacking dominates business vehicle crime nationally. At a national level, a business vehicle is around twice as likely to be hijacked than stolen....
Citro'n Basalt'to join SA's SUV-coupe segment
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (176+ words) Citro'n Basalt to join SA's SUV-coupe segment'Business Day Citro'n Basalt to join SA's SUV-coupe segment Slick-styled compact SUV will hail from India Stellantis South Africa has announced it will launch the new Citro'n Basalt at the end of Q1 2026. Positioned between…...
Bell signs North America motor grader supply deal with CNH
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (282+ words) Bell Equipment has signed a supply agreement with CNH Industrial America, the US-based subsidiary of global capital goods manufacturer CNH Industrial, to produce and supply motor graders for distribution in the US and Canada. Under the agreement announced on Wednesday,…...
Citro'n refreshes C3 and Aircross for 2026 South African market
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (202+ words) By Motor News Reporter French brand Citro'n South Africa has introduced refreshed Citro'n C3 and C3 Aircross models for 2026 with upgrades in technology, comfort and convenience features. The cars all gain keyless entry, a start button, cruise control with a speed limiter…...