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Leading German Firm Mann+Hummel Opens SA Factory

Leading proponents of the filtration industry, Mann+Hummel has opened a local manufacturing facility in Gauteng.

Manufacturer News · March 26, 2025

Lando Norris’ Exotic Car Collection

Explore Lando Norris’ exotic car collection, which includes sportscars, classics and a few machines that may surprise you.

F1 · March 3, 2025

Mid-Mounted Madness – Hatchbacks With Attitude

Mid-Mounted Madness takes a look that rarest breed of hot hatch, cars that have mid-mounted motors and aren't FWD.

Manufacturer News · February 27, 2025

BMW Creates BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 to Celebrate the ‘Doctor’

BMW's M division has created a limited-edition BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 to celebrate the 46th birthday of Valentino Rossi

BMW · February 25, 2025

BMW Vision Driving Experience Tests the Future [w/video]

The BMW Vision Driving Experience was created as a rolling test-bed for the company's next-generation vehicle control systems

BMW · February 17, 2025

Regular Mk8 VW Golf 1,4 TSI Finally Heading to SA

Volkswagen South Africa has finally decided to add more derivatives to its current Golf line-up with the addition of the Mk8 VW Golf 1,4 TSI

Manufacturer News · February 5, 2025

Golvo Golf GTI Runs in the 8s [w/video]

The Golvo Golf GTI has the beating heart of a Volvo and sends its power to the ground through all four wheels.

VW · January 29, 2025

Toyota Launches Refreshed Corolla Cross Range

Toyota South Africa Motors has unveiled a refreshed Corolla Cross, and announced pricing of the latest version.

Manufacturer News · January 24, 2025

MG is Back in South Africa

MG is Back in South Africa, the British brand, now under Chinese ownership, launches two SUVs into the local market immediately.

Manufacturer News · January 22, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 12 Results – A New Champ

2025 Dakar Stage 12 was the final stage of the race. Racers took on a 61 km timed section that would bring them to the final finish line.

Manufacturer News · January 17, 2025

Michael Schumacher’s Former Ferrari F355 GTS Up For Grabs

Michael Schumacher's former Ferrari F355 GTS a blue manual-equipped version is being auctioned by RM Sothebys.

Manufacturer News · January 16, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 11 Results – Another Lead Change

2025 Dakar Stage 11 was the penultimate stage of the 47th edition of the race. Racers took on a 275 km timed section in the dunes.

Manufacturer News · January 16, 2025

GWM Introduces Haval H7 to SA Market

Great Wall Motors (GWM) introduces a new range-leader to the South African market in the shape of the Haval H7

GWM · January 15, 2025

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster Drops its Top

The Vantage Roadster was just unveiled to join the Aston Martin Vantage coupe that was launched early in 2024.

Aston Martin · January 15, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 10 Results – A New Winner

2025 Dakar Stage 10 took the racer from Haradh on a 520 km liaison to start a 115 km timed section in the Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia.

Manufacturer News · January 15, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 9 Results – A New Race Leader [w/videos]

2025 Dakar Stage 9 was the last of the really long stage at the 2025 event. Racers were timed on a 357 km section from Riyadh to Haradh.

Manufacturer News · January 14, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 8 Results – Lategan Fires Back

2025 Dakar Stage 8 was a 488 km timed section that took racers from the last overnight stop in Duwadimi to Riyadh.

Manufacturer News · January 13, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 7 Results – More Big Names Out [w/videos]

2025 Dakar Stage 7 took the shape of a 418 km special after almost 200 km of a road liaison in a loop around Duwadimi.

Manufacturer News · January 12, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 6 Results – The Race Resumes [w/videos]

2025 Dakar Stage 6 saw a resumption of racing. The special stage took the shape of a 605 km special from Ha'il to Duwadimi.

Manufacturer News · January 11, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 5 Results – Maximum Al-Attack-Iyah [w/videos]

2025 Dakar Stage 5, was the second part of the 'marathon' section from Al Ula. The 428-km special stage ended at Ha'il.

Manufacturer News · January 9, 2025

I Own A Classic… 1967 Lotus Elan

In the latest installment of our ongoing series, we feature one of the best-known British sportcars of all time, the 1967 Lotus Elan.

Classic Cars · January 8, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 4 Results – Loeb KO’d

2025 Dakar Stage 4, was a 415 km timed section from the last stopover to Al Ula. It is the first of a two-part marathon.

Manufacturer News · January 8, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 3 Results – Big Names Falter [w/videos]

2025 Dakar Stage 3, a run from Bisha to Al Henakiyah was shortened from almost 500 km to 327 km due to severe storms in the latter area.

Manufacturer News · January 7, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 2 Results – 48 Hr Chrono Ends

2025 Dakar Stage 2 ended today after nearly 1 000 km of timed section that took place as the two-part 48-hour Chrono.

Manufacturer News · January 6, 2025

2025 Dakar Stage 2a Report – 48 Hr Chrono [w/video]

2025 Dakar Stage 2a was the first instalment of a nearly 1 000 km two-part 48-hour Chrono held over two days in a massive loop around Bisha.

Manufacturer News · January 5, 2025