Motoring
Renault announces new Kiger pricing and specs
The facelifted Renault Kiger has arrived in South Africa with a sporty new look and refreshed interior.
Business vehicle hijackings on the rise in South Africa, says Tracker
The study reveals that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted than personally-owned vehicles.
WATCH | Ignition TV reviews the 2025 MINI Cooper S Convertible
Join Ignition TV presenter Juliet McGuire as she test drives the latest MINI Cooper S Convertible.
Good news for motorists: fuel prices to drop in November
The department of mineral and petroleum resources has announced decreases for all grades of fuel in November.
Changan returns to SA with SUVs and bakkies; here are the specs and prices
Chinese automotive brand Changan has announced the availability and pricing of its full range of cars in South Africa.
Toyota South Africa issues urgent reminder over airbag recall
Toyota SA is reminding owners of some of its vehicle products of the ongoing Takata airbag recall campaign. Commenting on the new call-to-action phrase of the “Don’t Risk It, Fix It” campaign, CEO and president of Toyota SA Andrew Kirby said this was not a new recall but an enhanced campaign to ensure that every affected vehicle was accounted for and repaired.
VW’s Kariega plant celebrates new production achievement
Volkswagen Group Africa’s Kariega plant has reached a new milestone, producing its 500,000th unit of the latest Polo model, a Kings Red example headed for Germany. The Eastern Cape facility, which became known as the “Home of Polo” just over a year ago, has been assembling the popular hatchback since 1996.
Markus Schuster appointed new head of Audi SA
Schuster joins Audi SA with more than 20 years’ automotive experience in Germany, Italy and Singapore
Renault Kwid receives mild refresh and price update
Renault South Africa has updated its Kwid range with revised pricing and a new trim naming structure. Prices now start at R178,799, making the Kwid one of the country’s most affordable new cars. The new pricing structure also includes a one-year comprehensive insurance policy, a five-year/150,000km warranty and a two-year/30,000km service plan.
What SA buyers really want in a car
KLA research finds SA drivers put family first and horsepower a close second
What SA buyers really want in a car
KLA research finds SA drivers put family first and horsepower a close second
REVIEW | Entry-level VW T-Cross DSG is an auto ace of base
DSG makes T-Cross an easier steer.
REVIEW | The Lexus GX 550 SE is as tough as it is luxurious
Premium carmakers have had to work harder in recent times to maintain cachet in the eyes of consumers. That is because various technologies and trappings once the preserve of luxury marques have been democratised. You can have decent infotainment capabilities, soft-touch veneers and semi-autonomous trickery in a humble B-segment crossover these days.
Albon and Sainz disqualified from Singapore Grand Prix qualifying
Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz have been disqualified from Singapore Grand Prix qualifying due to technical breaches.
These were September’s best-selling brands as SA car sales hit 10-year high
South Africa’s new vehicle sales in September achieved their highest monthly level in 10 years, continuing a high-revving recovery for the automotive market in 2025. According to figures released by automotive umbrella body Naamsa, 54,700 cars and commercial vehicles were sold last month. It was a 24.























