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Engines roar at Cape Town’s Speed Classic

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AIDC-EC reaffirms institutional stability and progress on internal Governance reviews

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The Automobile Association of South Africa appoints new head of public relations and advocacy

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Veteran marketer Ryan Blumrick steps into top role at Volkswagen Africa

Veteran marketer Ryan Blumrick steps into top role at Volkswagen Africa

Living with the Jaecoo J7 SHS: Strong range, minor flaws

Living with the Jaecoo J7 SHS: Strong range, minor flawsImran Salie

SA’s auto industry enters defining moment amid EV pressure

SA’s auto industry enters defining moment amid EV pressureMaureen Phiri

Toyota, Ford lead SA's booming used car sales

Toyota, Ford lead SA's booming used car sales

Living with the Jaecoo J7 SHS: Strong range, minor flaws

Living with the Jaecoo J7 SHS: Strong range, minor flaws

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SA’s auto industry enters defining moment amid EV pressure

SA’s auto industry enters defining moment amid EV pressure

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From ownership to access: Why SMEs are rethinking company vehicles in 2026

Pace Car Rental From ownership to access: Why SMEs are rethinking company vehicles in 2026

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Show a little love to your tyres this Valentine’s Day

Dunlop Tyres SA Show a little love to your tyres this Valentine’s Day

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From marketplace to intelligence partner: How AutoTrader redefined dealer success in 2025

AutoTrader From marketplace to intelligence partner: How AutoTrader redefined dealer success in 2025

21 Jan 2026

Car parts 101: What does a car warranty cover and how ageing vehicles change the risk equation

dotsure Car parts 101: What does a car warranty cover and how ageing vehicles change the risk equation

14 Jan 2026

Dunlop Tyres and Isuzu Motors South Africa partner to drive local enterprise development in Gqeberha

Dunlop Tyres SA Dunlop Tyres and Isuzu Motors South Africa partner to drive local enterprise development in Gqeberha

13 Jan 2026

Back to school, back to business: Why long term car rental is reshaping January in South Africa

Pace Car Rental Back to school, back to business: Why long term car rental is reshaping January in South Africa

12 Jan 2026

Learn the ABCs of tyre care this back-to-school season

Dunlop Tyres SA Learn the ABCs of tyre care this back-to-school season

7 Jan 2026

Moving teams, not just people: The growing business case for minibus rentals

Pace Car Rental Moving teams, not just people: The growing business case for minibus rentals

17 Dec 2025

Optix marks 25 years with global expansion

Optix Optix marks 25 years with global expansion

17 Dec 2025

Do these tyre checks on your Joburg to Durban December drive

Dunlop Tyres SA Do these tyre checks on your Joburg to Durban December drive

15 Dec 2025

Do these tyre checks along your Joburg to Cape Town December drive

Dunlop Tyres SA Do these tyre checks along your Joburg to Cape Town December drive

12 Dec 2025

SA’s first car dealer enters the metaverse

Mann Made SA’s first car dealer enters the metaverse

10 Dec 2025

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Toyota, Ford lead SA's booming used car sales

Toyota, Ford lead SA's booming used car sales

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SAGMJ names 2026 Car of the Year finalists

SAGMJ names 2026 Car of the Year finalists

10 Feb 2026

Chery-backed Lepas to enter SA market in March

Chery-backed Lepas to enter SA market in March

10 Feb 2026

Volkswagen sounds alarm over SA’s auto manufacturing future

Volkswagen sounds alarm over SA’s auto manufacturing future

Imran Salie 9 Feb 2026

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Anti-corruption watchdog blames politicians for dire state of Road Accident Fund

Justin Brown 4 Feb 2026

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#BehindtheCampaign: Accenture Song takes wire cars to Sundance

4 Feb 2026

Suzuki partners NSRI on Cars4Good 2026 national fundraising campaign

Suzuki partners NSRI on Cars4Good 2026 national fundraising campaign

4 Feb 2026

SA car market off to a flying start in 2026

SA car market off to a flying start in 2026

3 Feb 2026

Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease

Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease

2 Feb 2026

Dustin Chick has been appointed communications director of Ford Motor Company in South Africa, effective 1 March (Image supplied)

EXCLUSIVE: Dustin Chick to lead Ford South Africa communications

2 Feb 2026

Ford Territory Dark Edition: How family-friendly is it, really?

Ford Territory Dark Edition: How family-friendly is it, really?

Imran Salie 30 Jan 2026

The new CNN Originals travel series hosted by Daniel Dae Kim.

Hyundai sponsors CNN's new exploration of Korean culture

29 Jan 2026

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

SA's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

Nqobile Dludla 29 Jan 2026

South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production

South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production

Nqobile Dludla 28 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | AutoTrader's CEO: Top automotive trends for Chinese manufacturers

#BizTrends2026 | AutoTrader's CEO: Top automotive trends for Chinese manufacturers

George Mienie 27 Jan 2026

Africa news

Nissan reshapes AMIEO leadership as transformation plan gathers pace

Nissan reshapes AMIEO leadership as transformation plan gathers pace

20 Jan 2026

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Nationwide strike in Nigeria threatens oil supply after mass layoffs at Dangote refinery

Isaac Anyaogu 30 Sep 2025

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Fuel market relief as Nigeria's Dangote refinery resumes naira sales

29 Sep 2025

India's Tata opens armoured vehicles plant in Morocco

India's Tata opens armoured vehicles plant in Morocco

Ahmed Eljechtimi 23 Sep 2025

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#BizTrends2026 | Lightstone's Paul-Roux de Kock on AI automotive trends

Paul-Roux de Kock 26 Jan 2026

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End of an era: Nissan to cease manufacturing in SA, selling factory to Chery

23 Jan 2026

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Why car safety ratings go unnoticed in South Africa

23 Jan 2026

A general view shows ArcelorMittal South Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image credit: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

ArcelorMittal South Africa shares climb on promising IDC talks

22 Jan 2026

A dedicated Road Accident Fund tribunal would relieve the pressure on the courts which are clogged with RAF claims, the assistant State Attorney in Johannesburg says. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

State Attorney calls for a new Road Accident Fund tribunal

22 Jan 2026

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Call for scholar transport drivers to acquire qualifications

22 Jan 2026

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South African exporters urged to harness UK trade pact benefits

21 Jan 2026

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Jaecoo SA appoints Caster Semenya as J7 SHS brand ambassador

21 Jan 2026

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Nissan reshapes AMIEO leadership as transformation plan gathers pace

20 Jan 2026

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