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MasterDrive South Africa: China vs. South Africa in car seat safety
Recently, China updated their national standards on child safety restraints in vehicles, including laws regarding car…
Hino South Africa: HINO 700 RIG EXCELS AS A CATTLE TRANSPORTER IN NAMIBIA
The latest Hino 700, launched in South Africa earlier this year, is already carving niches for…
Toyota South Africa DAKAR: LATEGAN/CUMMINGS WIN DAKAR STAGE 8; EXTEND LEAD FOR TGR
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing recorded a fifth stage victory today when overall rally leaders, Henk Lategan and…
Chery achieves record-breaking global sales in 2024, celebrates milestones and prestigious awards
2024 marked a milestone year for Chery, with the Chinese automaker achieving record-breaking global sales over…
Engen Pumps More Convenience with pudo Partnership
Engen is excited to announce a partnership with pudo, South Africa’s innovative smart locker and courier…
Jaguar South Africa: Opportunities but ultimately no points for Jaguar TCS racing in Mexico City
Pretoria, South Africa, 13 January 2025: Jaguar TCS Racing finishes the 2025 Mexico City E-Prix outside…
DAKAR DISASTER FOR SA BIKERS
Branch, Cox out as Aaron Mare steps up to the plate Saturday’s stage six opened Dakar…
MasterDrive South Africa: Regular ‘report cards’ for road worthiness
Roadworthy checks are both a legal requirement and responsible approach to ensuring your vehicle’s safety on…
Car repair training programme aims to address shortage of critical skills
39 artisans from Limpopo and Northen Cape are undergoing an automotive repair training programme which will…
Toyota South Africa DAKAR: DAKAR STAGE 7 WIN FOR TGR’S MORAES/MONLEON; LATEGAN/CUMMINGS LOSE THEIR ADVANTAGE
There was unbridled joy for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s Lucas Moraes and co-driver Armand Monleon on Stage…
Toyota South Africa DAKAR: TGR’S LATEGAN/CUMMINGS STILL ON TOP AFTER DAKAR 2025 STAGE 6
The sixth stage of Dakar 2025 saw TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s Henk Lategan and co-driver Brett Cummings…
GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ALAN WALKER ANNOUNCED AS JETOUR BRAND AMBASSADOR
Jetour, the global SUV brand that focuses on affordable, stylish, and feature-rich vehicles, has this week…
Toyota South Africa DAKAR: DAKAR STAGE 5 WIN FOR QUINTERO/ZENZ AS LATEGAN/CUMMINGS MARCH ON
The opening week of Dakar 2025 has drawn to a close in the northern city of…
Toyota South Africa: 45 YEARS AND STILL LEADING THE WAY
NAAMSA revealed that despite a last-quarter boost, new vehicle sales in 2024 fell overall by 3,0%…
GAC Motor South Africa Announces unprecedented Price drop for Emzoom and Emkoo Models
Transparency, Investment, and Innovation Drive New Pricing Structure Johannesburg, South Africa – January 8, 2025 –…
DAKAR: TOYOTA IN COMPLETE CONTROL
Al Rajhi leads Wednesday Hilux 1-2-3, Lategan leads South African built and run Toyotas have taken…
Toyota South Africa DAKAR: LATEGAN/CUMMINGS RETAIN GRIP ON DAKAR RALLY LEAD FOR TGR
The 4th stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally caused multiple upsets among the top competitors, with…
Pre-race Media Advisory: 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship: R2, Mexico City, 11 January
Pretoria, South Africa, 08 January 2025: Jaguar TCS Racing took victory in the opening round of…
MasterDrive South Africa: Eye health on long distance trips
Eye care awareness month was recently marked and serves as a timely reminder of the importance…
Stellantis Partners with dSPACE to Accelerate Cloud-based Development of Vehicles
AMSTERDAM, January 7, 2025 – Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, and dSPACE, a leader…
Toyota South Africa DAKAR: STAGE WIN FOR VARIAWA, AS LATEGAN EXTENDS OVERALL LEAD
Stage 3 of the 2025 Dakar Rally saw all six TOYOTA GAZOO Racing crews record solid…
New BMW Panoramic iDrive revolutionises vehicle operation. Visionary technology package for the Neue Klasse celebrates world premiere at CES 2025.
+++ The new display and operating concept will be introduced across all new BMW models from…
New Year, New Opportunities: Engen’s Free Computer Skills Course Empowers South Durban Residents
As 2025 unfolds South Durban residents are invited to make a fresh start by enrolling in…
Toyota South Africa: TTGE Backseat Drivin’ GT Challenge brings the heat to Esports racing with hilarious backseat commentary
Get ready for a thrilling twist in Esports racing with the TTGE Backseat Drivin’ GT Challenge!…
Toyota South Africa DAKAR: LATEGAN/CUMMINGS TAKE DAKAR LEAD FOR TGR AFTER STAGE 2
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s Henk Lategan and co-driver Brett Cummings not only survived the 967km-long 48h Chrono…
Epic Adventures: Defender confirms three-year Dakar and FIA World Rally-Raid Championship works programme
Pretoria, South Africa – Monday, 6 January 2025: Defender will compete with a works team in…
Toyota South Africa DAKAR: LATEGAN/CUMMINGS LEAD THE WAY FOR TGR ON TOUGH CHRONO STAGE
The 48h Chrono Stage, serving as Stage 2 of the 2025 Dakar Rally, has proven a…
Stellantis Announces 2025 Corporate Calendar
AMSTERDAM, December 20, 2024 – Stellantis N.V. announced today the following corporate calendar for 2025[1]: February…
