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Industry Report launched at DealerCon 2025
Motoring
9/15/2025

Industry Report launched at DealerCon 2025

The South African motor industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with shifting consumer preferences, affordability...

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Shifting the spotlight from sales to service
Motoring
9/15/2025

Shifting the spotlight from sales to service

Car ownership has long been about more than just the excitement of the showroom. For years, buyers were persuaded by polished brochures and sales...

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Nissan strengthens commitment to South Africa through launches
Motoring
9/15/2025

Nissan strengthens commitment to South Africa through launches

Nissan says its latest vehicle introductions confirm its long-standing commitment to South Africa, where the brand has maintained a presence for...

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DTSA showcasing how to keep on moving
Motoring
9/12/2025

DTSA showcasing how to keep on moving

Daimler Truck South Africa (DTSA) is hosting its biggest event of 2025 – “The Daimler Truck Experience”, under the theme “For All Who Keep Africa...

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Stellantis Partners with GlobalPlatform to Strengthen Automotive Cybersecurity Standards
Motoring
9/9/2025

Stellantis Partners with GlobalPlatform to Strengthen Automotive Cybersecurity Standards

Stellantis, the multinational automotive giant behind brands including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, FIAT, Jeep, Vauxhall, and Peugeot, has become the...

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Hino Pursues Multipath Strategy for Cleaner Transport
Motoring
9/9/2025

Hino Pursues Multipath Strategy for Cleaner Transport

Hino South Africa is taking a flexible route to sustainable transport, with a strong focus on multiple power solutions for its trucks. “Hino is...

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The Electric Revolution: What Every Workshop Needs to Know
Motoring
9/9/2025

The Electric Revolution: What Every Workshop Needs to Know

Electric vehicles might dominate today's headlines, but for automotive professionals, understanding their deep historical roots is crucial for...

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Toyota introduces Hiace designed for accessibility
Motoring
9/8/2025

Toyota introduces Hiace designed for accessibility

Toyota South Africa Motors has expanded its line-up with a model aimed at improving mobility for people with disabilities. The Toyota Hiace PWD...

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Autonomous Driving Features Top Consumer Wish Lists as Trust in Vehicle Technology Soars
Motoring
9/8/2025

Autonomous Driving Features Top Consumer Wish Lists as Trust in Vehicle Technology Soars

The automotive landscape is experiencing a dramatic shift as consumers demonstrate unprecedented enthusiasm for autonomous driving and advanced...

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Should Elderly Drivers Hand Over the Keys? GM's New Technology CouldMake That Decision Easier
Motoring
9/5/2025

Should Elderly Drivers Hand Over the Keys? GM's New Technology CouldMake That Decision Easier

Pondering whether it's time to persuade an elderly relative to stop driving? General Motors has developed groundbreaking technology designed to...

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Mazda SA Welcomes New Managing Director
Motoring
9/5/2025

Mazda SA Welcomes New Managing Director

Mazda Southern Africa has announced that Bonite van der Merwe will become its new Managing Director from 1 October 2025. She currently leads...

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August Vehicle Sales Surge to Six-Year High Despite Global Challenges
Motoring
9/2/2025

August Vehicle Sales Surge to Six-Year High Despite Global Challenges

South Africa’s automotive industry delivered a standout performance in August, achieving its strongest new-vehicle sales since 2019, even as the...

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