Motoring
Nexon and Sierra to join Tata’s 2026 lineup
Tata Motors SA will expand its lineup to six models in 2026, and is introducing the Nexon and Sierra alongside the Tiago, Curvv and Harrier.
SA’s Variawa wins Dakar eighth stage, Al-Attiyah retains overall lead
Saood Variawa won the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally in a South African one-two with Henk Lategan on Monday as Nasser Al-Attiyah saw his overall lead cut to four minutes in the Saudi Arabian desert.
Kia EV2 unveiled as brand’s new entry-level electric model
Range options and fast charging enhance EV2’s appeal
EU outlines conditions for Chinese EVs to bypass tariffs
The European Commission has set conditions under which China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers can replace EU tariffs with minimum price commitments for each EV model sold in the bloc.
Electric surge drives double-digit growth for MINI
Fully electric models account for more than a third of global deliveries
Mercedes CLA voted Europe’s best car
The third generation CLA is the first Benz to win the award since 1974.
Toyota reveals limited-run GR Yaris Morizo RR
Created using insights gained by Toyota Motor Corporation chair and master driver Akio Toyoda (aka Morizo), the exclusive model comes equipped with a host of track-honed performance upgrades.
Top 10 most popular used SUVs bought by South Africans in 2025
Latest sales data reveals which familiar favourites and rising contenders dominated the used-car market, and what their success says about changing buyer priorities.
10 finalists announced for 2026 World Car Awards
There are contenders from Germany, China, South Korea and Japan.
AI helps rekindle self-driving car push
After expensive failures, AI addresses key weaknesses in autonomous cars.
China’s December car sales post biggest fall in three years
Exports of China-made cars beat estimates, however
Xpeng plans to launch robotaxis and humanoid robots this year
The Chinese carmaker touts AI pivot in the face of fierce competition
Fire hazard leads to Volvo EX30 recall in South Africa
Battery may overheat when charged to high level, National Consumer Commission warns
These were SA’s best-selling cars in December
Budget-priced cars from China and India help lift annual sales to 17-year high
SA’s new car sales hits decade high in 2025
Lower interest rates and an influx of affordable imports drive 15.7% growth.




















