Cars

New vehicle sales plunge 14% in June as affordability declines

The June 2024 new passenger car market at 26 928 units fell by 9% over the same month a year before. Car rental sales accounted for a sound 14.2% of new passenger vehicles sales during the month.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Numsa threatens to bring Ford production to a halt over ‘unpaid bonuses’

Ford, which dates its time in South Africa back to 1923 when it started assembling Model T cars in a disused wool shed in then Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), directly employs about 5 500 people in SA, and indirectly supports around 60 000 jobs within the value chain as of 2022.

The new Land Rover Defender Octa is the most powerful and capable Defender ever

Land Rover’s most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the Defender is here

Local car industry sees continued decline in June 2024

Naamsa stats indicate that local vehicle sales in June 2024, at 40,072 units, reflected a further substantial decrease of 6,531 units, or a loss of 14,0%, from the 46,603 vehicles sold in June 2023.Source: UnsplashExport sales recorded a welcomed increase of 977 units, or 3,6%, to 28,306 units in June 2024 compared to the 27,329 vehicles exported in June 2023.Of the total reported industry sales, an estimated 33,039 units, or 82,5%, represented...

600 helpers, 10,000 working hours - How the Norisring DTM circuit is built in two weeks

Norisring is preparing to host its annual DTM round this weekend. Here’s a look at the Herculean effort it takes to transform the streets of Nuremberg into a 2.3km circuit.

The most hardcore Porsche 911s ever made

We take a closer look at some of the more extreme 911s that have launched over the past 60 years

The best-selling cars in the world

The data's taken a while to crunch, but let's take a look at the biggest-selling cars in the world in 2023

Driven: The new Defender 90,110 and 130

Bizcommunity was recently invited to the launch of Land Rover’s new and updated Defender range. I had the opportunity to test each of the models on rocky, muddy, steep and gravelly pathways — also known as these vehicles’ natural habitats. Here are my thoughts.Images by Aa-isha HassiemWhat’s the drive like? The 90 might be the smallest of the range but it certainly does not feel like it on the road. It’s sturdy and you find yourself feeling...

Xpeng’s New EV Sedan Is Actually A Hatchback With A Record-Setting Drag Coefficient

The $20,000 Tesla Model 3-rivaling Mona M03 has a three-foot-long active air intake and a huge, 22 cubic feet trunk.

Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars

Welcome to Frias. Despite its minuscule size, it retains a city status that was granted in 1435 by King Juan II of Castile.

Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?

How to choose the perfect industrial valve - B2B Central

On the hunt for an industrial valve? Here are some practical tips to help you navigate the valve aisle. Know your valve types: Familiarise yourself with the different types of valves – gate valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, etc. Each has its specialty, so knowing your options is key. Material matters: Consider the materials the valve is made of. It should be compatible with the type of fluid it will handle and the environmental conditions....

Ferrari hoping for F1 "sanity check" in British GP

Vasseur is positive about Ferrari's performance despite struggles in recent races.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner's One-Month Review: 'Cheap' Interior, Cool Steering

YouTuber Snazzy Labs loves the Cybertruck's steer-by-wire system but isn't a fan of its appearance or "sloppy" interior design.

Koenigsegg Just Broke Its Own 0-250-0 MPH Record

The Jesko Absolut was able to sprint all the way to 400 km/h and back to zero in just 27.83 seconds, beating the Regera's record.

Ncoh: Couple's unique cart ride draws online admiration, Mzansi envious

A video showing a duo pulling each other on a manmade cart on one of the country's roads has left the internet in a frenzy mode. Many online users were envious.

The Average Electric Vehicle Now Sells For Less Than A Tesla

Plus, investors don't care Tesla's Q2 was a bloodbath and how one of the strongest auto unions in the world is dealing with EV job losses

Toyota GR86 Outselling the Subaru BRZ Five to One

A huge discrepancy in sales poses the question: Why?

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies - Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States

Yoh: Shocking video shows car sinking as driver escapes, netizens have questions

A TikTok video showing a sinking car in Cape Town has left South African online users in a state of worry. The driver managed to escape the incident unharmed.

Joburg's middle and high-income earners hit by City Power's new R200 charge

NERSA approved City Power’s application to charge some of its customers a flat rate of R200 for the maintenance of its infrastructure in Johanesburg.

Ferrari Purosangue: The Most Fun SUV Ever

Don’t be fooled by its shape. The Purosangue sounds and handles like no other four-door on sale. For half a million, it better.

JA on F1 Podcast: Hill on Norris silencing critics

James Allen is joined by 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill in the latest episode of the JA on F1 Podcast

This KTM Dirt Bike Is Probably More Than You Can Handle, Sorry

If your name isn't Manny Lettenbichler, keep moving.

Don’t fit the wrong tyre profile this holiday

With the school mid-year break upon us, your vehicle may take on extra duty for road trips, play dates and fun days out.Before heading out, take time to prepare your vehicle and fit the right tyre profile, tailored to both your vehicle and your type of driving, to significantly enhance your vehicle’s performance, handling, ride comfort, fuel efficiency, and overall safety on the road.To help you navigate tyre profile information, follow this...

New Kia South Africa CEO appointed

Kia South Africa CEO Gary Scott has been succeeded by Paul Turnbull today, 1 July. This comes after an announcement in April that Scott would step down and be replaced by Turnball. Scott has been CEO since 2017 and has been appointed chief digital officer of Motus Holdings.Paul Turnbull | image suppliedA retailer to the coreTurnbull, who is 51, was born and raised in Johannesburg, matriculating at Jeppe High School for Boys and attaining a...

South African technician shines in top global competition

The 28-year-old challenged 30 of the greatest technicians from around the world, to take home the title of “Best Repair Technician”.

Haunting photos reveal the world's DEADLIEST roads

Incredible images of the world's scariest driving and cycling routes, suitable for the most daring adventurers.

36 big classic car birthdays in 2024

THIS car licence renewal service in South Africa has shutdown

This extremely cheap car licence renewal service in South Africa has shutdown without so much as an explanation …

Flavio Briatore makes huge Alpine prediction amid latest Carlos Sainz update

While things might be tough at Alpine right now, Flavio Briatore is confident of making a big splash at the team over the next year or so...

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

2025 Rivian Owner's Stuck Accelerator Pedal Highlights Floor Mat Issue

Rivian owners may want to watch out: floor mats are different on the new cars, and one owner says the accelerator pedal could stick.

This Map Reveals The Average EV Fuel Cost Savings Potential By State

In some states, the savings are almost three times higher than in others.

Espargaro becoming Honda MotoGP test rider is its first genuine improvement of 2024

OPINION: Honda’s MotoGP project continues to struggle as little progress is made in the development of its troubled RC213V. The hiring of Aleix Espargaro as test rider, however, represents HRC’s first genuine improvement in a long time

1,300 HP Yangwang U9 EV Supercar Hits The Nurburgring. Its Brakes Glow Red

BYD’s quad-motor electric supercar is being honed around Europe’s most famous track.

Brand new expensive BMW crushed in hectic collision, aftermath clip goes viral

An online user took to the timeline to share a clip of a lux BMW after it was crushed in a collision, leading netizens to craft theories about the expensive mess.

Get Ready, BMW Just Teased Its Off-Road R 1300 GS Adventure

Does anyone fancy a 'Long Way Round'?

Interesting four-wheel-drive saloons we forgot all about

Most people are familiar with saloons like Quattro-equipped Audis, but these are the all-wheel-drive models you may not remember so well

Lundgaard to replace Rossi at Arrow McLaren IndyCar team in 2025

The team will have a new look next year after signing Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s lead driver.

20 mid-engined classic car marvels

Young males far more likely to be killed or injured on South Africa roads, says RAF

Young South Africans, often characterised by high levels of mobility and risk-taking behaviour, are overly represented in road accident statistics.

IndyCar’s incoming electrical hybrid engine system explained

How will a new-look drivetrain boost the power output of America’s top open-wheel series on ovals as well as road and street tracks?

30 things your car mechanic won't tell you

Unless your car is brand new, you'll likely need some maintenance during a given year, from minor oil changes to big repairs. Most car mechanics are ethical, but some may convince you they need to perform maintenance work that isn't necessary. What are the kinds of things a mechanic won't tell you and what should you be aware of before your next visit to the garage? Click through this informative gallery to find out more.

June vehicle sales wrap and Top 50: Cabinet delay slows sales, Polo Vivo and Prado soar

Vehicle sales declined yet again in June, as business and consumer confidence remained muted over uncertainties surrounding the GNU and its cabinet.

20 fun used cars for £1,500

Budget cars don’t have to be boring. We scour the classified ads for £1,500 driving fun

No, Volodomyr Zelensky's Wife Didn't Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

The first lady of Ukraine appears to be the target of Russian propaganda, as the war between the two nations rolls on.

The best electric pick-ups on sale today