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In just one year diesel prices have risen 12 times faster than general inflationSouth African new vehicle sales for August: These were the top 15 manufacturersHere's how much more you'll pay for a tank of fuel from WednesdayOfficial September fuel price: Here's what you'll pay for petrol and diesel from WednesdayJetour raises T1 and T2 payload ratings after original figures raised concernsGWM is ‘maxxing’ its Jolion with a new SA-bound SUV that bridges the gap to H6'Job is not done, we're halfway through only': F1 title leader Kimi AntonelliDiesel price shock for September: Significant fuel price hikes expected next weekDeepal S05 REEV revealed in South Africa as Changan expands electrified line-upREVIEW | GAC Emzoom Nova: Style, performance and a few compromisesGeely Riddara: South Africa’s first electric double cab goes on sale, and it's cheaper than a HiluxDongfeng unveils new model blitz, including sleek family SUV and R280,000 EVGWM puts a price tag on new 3.0-litre diesel versions of the P500 bakkie and Tank 500 SUVSuzuki’s ‘electric car for the people’ revealed at Festival of Motoring, under consideration for SAJMC takes its bakkie range upmarket with new Grand AvenueNew Volkswagen T-Roc arrives in South Africa with bold design and upgraded technologyLepas expanding into electric territory with SA-bound L6 EVJaecoo J5 BEV arriving soon: What to expect from the brand's new electric SUVCar stuck at the panel beater? What to do when your courtesy car is about to expireSouth Africa proposes tougher safety rules for new cars and bakkiesBase models still big in South Africa: These were the 20 top-selling derivatives in Q2 2026Significant fuel price increases predicted for September: Here's what to expectVolkswagen reveals all-new Tukan half-tonne bakkie - and it's under consideration for South AfricaVolkswagen teases all-new Amarok with Chinese genes, and it’s not for South AfricaGeorge Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race, Antonelli fourthDark Edition brings safety and gearbox upgrade to Chery Tiggo 7Volkswagen South Africa built more cars last month than it used to in a yearWorking class heroes: Here’s what South Africa’s least expensive double cab bakkies offer for R400,000Hamilton 'fittest ever' as he chases eighth F1 titleREVIEW | Suzuki Swift delivers more than its modest price suggests'Simply lovely': Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030September fuel price: Steep increases forecast for petrol and dieselRevealed: New-generation Hyundai Tucson breaks the mould once againChangan comes full circle in South Africa with reintroduction of 'half loaf' commercial vehiclesMercedes C-Class gets major design and tech overhaul for 2027South Africa's 10-year driving licences now a step closer - but what happens with existing cards?More fuel price pain ahead: Steep petrol and diesel price increases predicted for SeptemberNew Toyota Hilux Single Cab arrives in South Africa: Here's what you get for your moneyJag looks on a budget: Lepas L6 arrives in South Africa with pricing to rival Corolla CrossLeapmotor B10 debuts as Mzansi's least expensive range-extended EVMahindra’s new Hilux-rivalling bakkie debuts with chunky looks, daft name – SA debut in 2027REVIEW | MG ZS Pro: Impressive road manners let down by intrusive techNew Indian-built Renault Duster arrives in South Africa with lower pricing and revised engine line-upGAC's Yue 7 targets Prado with 400kW PHEV power and overlanding featuresWomen helping steer SA’s automotive industry through a changing regulatory landscapeNew Mazda CX-5 arrives in South Africa: Here's what you get for your moneyREVIEW: Renault Kiger 1.0T Iconic CVT delivers turbo power on a budget, but has flawsAudi expands Q2 range with more accessible S Line entry modelHydrogen-powered JCB shatters world land speed record with 653.9 km/h Bonneville runFrom Bela-Bela to engineering leadership: Olly Ngobeni's path through SA's automotive industryHybrids dominate South Africa’s growing new-energy vehicle marketSouth African drivers spend more than 10 days a year commutingMahindra launches bare-bones bakkie for under R200,000 in South AfricaOfficial August fuel prices: Here’s what you’ll pay for petrol and diesel from WednesdayBMW faces backlash over in-car Spider-Man adsSnow, rain and black ice: Essential driving tips as winter weather hitsChina’s ‘Range Rover lookalike’ storms UK sales charts, breaking into top sellers listYour ancient skadonk was 'built like a tank', but here's why it's not safer than a modern carSouth Africa’s best-selling double-cab bakkie in the first half of 2026 was not a Hilux!New Energy Vehicles gaining sales ground in SA, but hybrids remain the real game-changerAll-new Kia Seltos lands in SA with edgy new look – here's what you get for your moneyMost powerful Land Cruiser ever: 341kW LC 300 hybrid arrives in South AfricaProtests erupt as India pushes for E20 petrol standard amid driver concernsWould you pay over a million for Ford’s badass Ranger Super Duty? SA indicative pricing releasedSouth African car sales reach 12-year high: These were the top 15 carmakers in JulyDid common sense finally win? Inside South Africa’s shift to 10-year driving licencesPorsche to cut another 5,000 jobs in GermanyFuel price outlook for August: Another diesel price shock expectedREVIEW: MG3 1.5 Comfort is big on style and value, but CVT takes the shine offGood news for motorists as Cabinet approves 10-year driving licencesF1 prepares European contingency plans as Middle East uncertainty loomsWatch two bakkies in explosive 180km/h 'crash test': Tesla Cybertruck versus Ford F-150New Mercedes GLA revealed: Lower, longer, electrified and speaks to you like a 'friend'GWM confirms new 3.0-litre diesel engine for South Africa, with more power and torque than HiluxAs profits fall, Mercedes boss says Germany needs a ‘productivity offensive’Strategic blunders at Hungary Grand Prix expose cracks in Ferrari’s treatment of Lewis HamiltonBMW planning to cut 8,000 jobs by end of 2027, company source saysAudi gunning for BMW X7 with large, luxurious Q9 flagshipAugust fuel prices: Diesel set for significant increase next monthKimi Antonelli praises Mercedes damage limitation at Hungarian Grand PrixHungarian GP key takeaways: Norris reignites title race as Ferrari flounder in heatUnveiling Subaru's engineering legacy: How boxer engines and AWD define the brand's successTotalEnergies cashback for fuel rewards offers relief amidst economic pressuresTata Tiago review: A practical hatchback for budget-conscious buyersLando Norris dominates Hungarian GP for first win of season ahead of Max VerstappenLewis Hamilton fights back in Ferrari fight before losing poleNorris back on pole for Mercedes at Hungarian GPLewis Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in FP2 as Scuderia dominate Hungarian GP practiceCharles Leclerc throws down the gauntlet as Lewis Hamilton faces Ferrari responseLewis Hamilton eyes Hungary fightback as Ferrari title hopes growBack after 20 years: New Renault Trafic Passenger launches in South AfricaMeet the Range Rover GT: Brand’s first all-electric EMA-platform model confirmedPost-Rosslyn era: Nissan SA turns to imports to reclaim local market shareCan Ferrari stop Mercedes from running away with the Constructors Title?Chery Q electric vehicle set for SA launch in September from R350kDRIVEN | Facelifted Nissan X-Trail touches down in South Africa with significantly lower pricesToto Wolff vows to support emotional George Russell ahead of Hungarian GPBelgian GP takeaways: Ferrari pressure Mercedes as title race heats upLepas L4 review: Can Chery’s newest brand justify its place?Toyota's urgent call for action: Securing South Africa's automotive future