Motoring

After reports of paint damage linked to PetroSA fuel, the AA wants N-methylaniline added to South Africa's petrol specification and tested.

At the Killarney Time Attack in Cape Town, run by MasterDrive's MD Motorsport division, Nian Du Toit won King of Killarney and King of Race Cars.

South African buyers can now choose the G10+ urban delivery van and Deliver 9 large van from LDV, priced from R530 000 and R749 900 respectively.

Minimum prize money for the 2026 Fleet Safety Awards has been set out by MasterDrive, with category awards from R5 000 up to R60 000 extra.

With 15 366 vehicles sold in September 2026, Toyota South Africa Motors recorded its strongest month on record, lifting its market share to 24.9%.

Visitors to Wave by Vento 2026 in Turin can take hands-free supervised driving rides with Stellantis and Wayve in Fiat 500e and Maserati Grecale test cars.

South African new vehicle sales rose 12.7% to 61 645 units in September as buyers adjusted finance deals to cope with higher borrowing costs.

South Africa's new vehicle sales rose 12,7% to 61 645 units in September 2026 despite a repo rate hike, while exports fell by 18,8%.

South Africa recorded 61 645 new-vehicle sales in September, the highest monthly total of 2026, as buyers weigh rising financing and running costs.

Eastern Cape operators now have local sales and support, as UD Trucks Southern Africa has added UD Trucks Komani, run by Jacksons, to its dealer network.

Nissan South Africa's top dealer award went to Algoa Nissan at the Ignition Awards, with Ghana's Japan Motors named best dealership in NIMA.

Grootman will be the name of Chery's first bakkie, a hybrid diesel 4x4 with 350 kW and 800 N.m, due in South Africa in the first quarter of 2027.

Entries and tiered online ticket sales are open for the 17th Simola Hillclimb in Knysna, with 2026 prices held until 30 November.

A reworked T8 plug-in hybrid and new Core entry models arrive on Volvo's 2027 XC60 and XC90, with pricing unchanged from MY26 in South Africa.

Electric Geely E2 Aspire hatchbacks have been delivered to Netcare Diagnostics for urban pathology specimen collection in three provinces.

The Kingsley Holgate Foundation has set off on a Defender-led expedition along the Drakensberg, delivering health and conservation aid to remote areas.

Before its Paris Motor Show debut in October 2026, Opel has shown the first images of its STX Concept, an estate study previewing the next Vizor design.

Three Jetour T2 Odysseys climbed Sani Pass in snow and rain as part of the Beyond Borders showcase, with the team stranded at the top for three days.

The concept car that Alfa Romeo will show at the 2026 Paris Motor Show in October will be called the Cuorerosso, the company has confirmed.

MEKOR Mazda Cape Town City opens on the Foreshore, giving Cape Town CBD buyers a third MEKOR Mazda dealership for sales, service and parts.

After TÜV NORD testing and weigh-ins held with the AA and NRCS, Jetour South Africa sets the T2 payload at 475 kg across the range.

Returning to the 2027 Dakar Rally with an improved 600 Series truck, Hino Team Sugawara aims to extend a record of 34 finishes from 34 starts.

Land Rover has opened South African orders for the Range Rover Sport Electric, with 404kW, 850Nm and up to 609km of WLTP range.

Sold in South Africa in Javan and Pantera trims that share a 108 kW turbo engine, the Lepas L6 compact SUV is priced from R469 900.