WeBuyCars responds to idea of selling new vehicles in South Africa
WeBuyCars revealed that it has been approached by OEMs to consider selling new vehicles in South Africa to serve the market and its customers better.
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No F1, Formula E or W2RC for SA in 2026
The FIA World Motor Sport Council recently met in Macau and made a few vital decisions regarding the top echelons of the sport.
Read MoreRolls-Royce's new Johannesburg hub to boost power systems support
Rolls-Royce’s newly opened headquarters and training facility in Johannesburg will support its Power Systems division and its fleet of MTU mobile and stationary power solutions across several sectors, including energy, technology, mining, transportation, and oil and gas.
Read MoreFIA gives Kyalami go-ahead to upgrade the circuit to F1 standards
The Federation International de l'Automobile (FIA) has accepted the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit’s final design proposals to upgrade the circuit to grade one status.
Read MoreGWM introduces next-gen H6 SUV and hybrid GT model in SA
GWM South Africa has introduced two new models in its Haval SUV range: the updated H6 and the H6 GT Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Phev).
Read MoreCargo hauling, diesel-powered Foton View C2 panel van priced
Cargo hauling, diesel-powered Foton View C2 panel van priced
Read MoreSuit straightened updated Kia Sorento officially priced
Combination of the 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, dual-clutch gearbox and seven-seats has all been retained, but with a new exterior, interior and more standard kit.
Read MoreMajor threat to WeBuyCars and Weelee in South Africa
There has been a shift in the new-to-used car sales ratio in South Africa due to cheaper Chinese vehicles drawing budget-conscious buyers toward new models, potentially at the expense of the used market.
Read MorePlug-in hybrid Defender would not have pleased the Camel Man
The Land Rover Defender 110 P400e PHEV is very thirsty once it runs out of electricity.
Read MoreA look at BMW’s 5-star, circular headquarters in South Africa
German automaker BMW’s circular office in Midrand, Johannesburg, won a 5-star rating for its environmentally friendly features.
Read MoreLocal EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA
Zimi, a local provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for fleets, has received R6m in grant funding from the EEP Africa Trust Fund to support its V2G Integration of Electric Vehicles in South Africa project, an initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of EVs to supply power back to homes, businesses, and the national grid.
Read MoreR13,730 to arrive at a matric dance in a BMW X7
Matric dances have become big business as parents fork out thousands of rands to make the event memorable for their children, and industries such as the car rental sector are capitalising on this.
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