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SAMBRA shines at Lightstone’s 20th anniversary EchoMBR Awards
Nov 07, 2025 Buzz

SAMBRA shines at Lightstone’s 20th anniversary EchoMBR Awards

The South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence with several member workshops recognised as top performers at the…
Why enforcement must go beyond AARTO
Nov 07, 2025 Buzz

Why enforcement must go beyond AARTO

Road Safety remains one of South Africa's most pressing challenges in the industry. According to statistics published by The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in 2022, 12 436 people lost their lives on South African roads, a fatality rate…
All the features at Automechanika Dubai 2025
Nov 07, 2025 Buzz

All the features at Automechanika Dubai 2025

With just about a month to go, Automechanika Dubai 2025 is set to deliver powerful discussions and insights. Join 120+ industry leaders across 100+ expert-led sessions and 14+ dynamic features, all designed to encourage knowledge exchange, explore…
BYD Electrifies The Weekend With Mega Electric Day Deals
Nov 07, 2025 Mobility

BYD Electrifies The Weekend With Mega Electric Day Deals

This Saturday, 8 November 2025, BYD is set to host its Mega Electric Day, taking place at dealerships across the country. The new energy vehicle giant will give South African consumers an exclusive “sneak peek” at BYD’s new plug-in hybrid SUV…
Suzuki celebrates Proteas Women’s historic World Cup campaign
Nov 06, 2025 Buzz

Suzuki celebrates Proteas Women’s historic World Cup campaign

Backed by Suzuki Auto South Africa, the Proteas Women’s ODI team concluded an unforgettable campaign at the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, held in India from 30 September to 2 November. Showing true determination and a never-say-die spirit,…
Ford Optimises Powertrain Line-Up for Ranger and Everest
Nov 06, 2025 Mobility

Ford Optimises Powertrain Line-Up for Ranger and Everest

Ford South Africa is making exciting updates to its powertrain offerings, adding the 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine for the award-winning Ranger and Everest. Furthermore, the 3.0L V6 turbo diesel will be expanded into more derivatives alongside…
Habig & White take 2025 SA Rally Championships
Nov 06, 2025 Motorsport

Habig & White take 2025 SA Rally Championships

Benjamin Habig is a second generation champion Benjamin Habig and Barry White are South Africa’s Dunlop-shod 2025 Rally Champions after a win and a second over the weekend at the Dullstroom TracN4 National Rally final rounds 7 and 8. Habig and White…
Dayco takes centre stage at EICMA in Milan
Nov 05, 2025 Buzz

Dayco takes centre stage at EICMA in Milan

Taking its familiar prominent position within the International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition (EICMA) in Milan from 4th - 9th November, Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier to the automotive, industrial and aftermarket…
Engen Brings Solar Power to Wentworth Secondary
Nov 04, 2025 Buzz

Engen Brings Solar Power to Wentworth Secondary

The future is shining brighter at Wentworth Secondary School, thanks to Engen’s national solar programme, which is being rolled out at schools across South Africa. The school’s newly installed 15kW portable solar container represents the latest…
South Africans star at Walter Hayes Festival
Nov 04, 2025 Motorsport

South Africans star at Walter Hayes Festival

Rackstraw, Ensor-Smith second & third, all five drivers in Final Team South Africa starred in the weekend’s 25th running of the prestigious Walter Hayes Formula Ford Trophy at Silverstone in England. All five drivers qualified for the Grand Final…
A win, 4 podiums and a 90% finishing rate for Red-Lined
Nov 04, 2025 Motorsport

A win, 4 podiums and a 90% finishing rate for Red-Lined

Red-Lined Motorsport came home from the South African National Rally-Raid VAPS HCV Vryheid 400 with a class win, four podiums, three cars in the top ten and an impressive 90% finishing rate in what was regarded as one of the toughest and most…
Monster October sales steer Suzuki to new heights
Nov 04, 2025 Buzz

Monster October sales steer Suzuki to new heights

October brought plenty of treats for Suzuki Auto South Africa, with no tricks in sight. Riding the rising momentum in new car sales, the Japanese carmaker hit a new overall milestone. According to the latest official report from industry body…
New vehicle market hits highest level in a decade
Nov 04, 2025 Buzz

New vehicle market hits highest level in a decade

South Africa's automotive industry is powering ahead, continuing its push toward breaking the 500,000-unit annual sales barrier. According to naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, total new vehicle sales reached 55,956 units in October, the…
BAIC B30 to Make Its South African Debut in Johannesburg
Nov 03, 2025 Buzz

BAIC B30 to Make Its South African Debut in Johannesburg

The countdown is on to one of the most anticipated automotive launches of the year as BAIC South Africa prepares to officially unveil the all-new BAIC B30 SUV at a national launch event in Johannesburg this November. Following its public reveal at…
Volkswagen Group Africa appoints new Human Resources Director
Nov 03, 2025 Buzz

Volkswagen Group Africa appoints new Human Resources Director

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has appointed Satish Ranchod as the new Human Resources Director, effective 1 November 2025. Ranchod joins the Board of Management following a 36-year career with the company, where he has held several leadership…
Safety celebrated at Fleet Safety Awards 2025
Oct 31, 2025 Buzz

Safety celebrated at Fleet Safety Awards 2025

The dedication of South Africa's leading fleet safety professionals was acknowledged at the 2025 Fleet Safety Awards, where organisations, managers, and drivers who have made road safety a fundamental business priority received well-deserved…
Automechanika Johannesburg Catalyses Industry Transformation
Oct 31, 2025 Buzz

Automechanika Johannesburg Catalyses Industry Transformation

The milestone 10th edition of Automechanika Johannesburg, held from 28 to 30 October, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and automotive specialists to its new venue, Gallagher Convention Centre, to explore the future of South Africa's…
5 Ways to save fuel
Oct 31, 2025 Mobility

5 Ways to save fuel

Following a few months of fuel price decreases, November is heralding good news with another drop in prices. Petrol is expected to decrease by 53c/litre for 93 and 61c/litre for 95, while diesel will decrease by an estimated 33c/litre. Yet, as we…
Team South Africa set for Walter Hayes Festival
Oct 31, 2025 Motorsport

Team South Africa set for Walter Hayes Festival

Rackstraw, Ensor-Smith, Wolk, van der Watt & Schofield ready South Africa once again has a crack five-man team at Silverstone in England over the coming 1-2 November weekend to compete in the 25th running of the prestigious Walter Hayes Formula Ford…
Title charge on: Norris finds winning formula in Mexico
Oct 30, 2025 Motorsport

Title charge on: Norris finds winning formula in Mexico

By Graham Duxbury @TheRealDux Last weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix proved to be the perfect showcase for Lando Norris’s growing maturity and confidence behind the wheel. Starting from pole position, he delivered a composed and commanding drive. His…
The Global Journey of Driving Your Elegance
Oct 29, 2025 Buzz

The Global Journey of Driving Your Elegance

South African car enthusiasts were wowed at the 2025 Chery International User Summit in China, Wuhu from October 17 to 21, under the theme "Co-Create • Co-Define". The 2025 summit gathering was like a melting pot of South Africa’s diverse cultures…
Micro mobility: South Africa’s fastest lane to NEV adoption
Oct 29, 2025 Buzz

Micro mobility: South Africa’s fastest lane to NEV adoption

Sustainability is no longer a distant ideal. It is an immediate economic and societal imperative. Globally, trillions of dollars are being invested in sustainable solutions, yet Africa's share remains disproportionately small. This financial gap…
Mobility powerhouses unite - Part four: Welcome Tracker!
Oct 28, 2025 Buzz

Mobility powerhouses unite - Part four: Welcome Tracker!

The Fleet Safety Awards 2025 stands stronger than ever with five distinguished headline partners joining the cause. As the Awards enters its fourth year, this coalition of mobility sector leaders underscores the growing momentum behind fleet safety…