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Lepas SA partners with Black Coffee Foundation to support youth empowerment

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Lepas SA has partnered with the Black Coffee Foundation to support youth empowerment and community development. Image: Lepas SA Lepas South Africa has announced it has partnered with the Black Coffee Foundation to bolster youth empowerment, education, and community development in South Africa. The core objective of Lepas SA’s partnership with the Black Coffee Foundation is to support the work the latter is already doing. The local arm of the Chinese marque will provide vehicles to the foundation in order to support its efforts of delivering educational content and mentorship needs, and whichever other programmes are needed to help communities develop across SA. Country Director of Lepas SA, Luke Cao, explained, “Our goal is simple. We want to enable the foundation to reach more communities, support more young people, and extend the impact of the incredible work it already does.” “We are deeply committed to uplifting young people and communities across South Africa. Education, o...
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New Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport previewed ahead of official debut

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Ahead of its official global debut, Chevrolet has previewed the upcoming new Corvette Grand Sport. Image: Chevrolet Scheduled to make its official global debut on 26 March 2026, Chevrolet has previewed the new Corvette Grand Sport at the 2026 12 Hours of Sebring race. Although details surrounding the new model remain thin, the US automaker has confirmed the C8-generation Corvette Grand Sport will employ GM’s “next-generation” V8 technology, with reports suggesting the powertrain will come in the shape of the brand’s new LS6 small-block unit. The V8 is said to have a capacity of 6.7 litres and go without forced induction. The powertrain will reportedly also feature a new direct and port injection system. While Chevrolet has yet to reveal how much power the engine produces, according to reports, the naturally aspirated mill could produce around 410 kW. If the latter is proven true, in terms of power output, the Grand Sport will slot in between the Stingray and Z06 in the company’s C...
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Mitsubishi Triton Raider teased as rally-inspired bakkie

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Developed with the input from Australian engineers, Mitsubishi has teased the Triton Raider, a new, rally-inspired flagship model in the Japanese automaker’s Australian Triton lineup. Image: Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Australia has teased the Triton Raider. Drawing inspiration from the heavily modified Triton rally-raid bakkie that claimed victory at the 2025 Asia Cross Country Rally, the upcoming model will sit at the top of the Japanese automaker’s Triton lineup (in Australia, at least). The Triton Raider was developed with input from Australian engineers and completed its durability testing in the largest mountain range in South Australia, Flinders Ranges. Designed for Australia’s challenging terrain, the Triton Raider is equipped with upgraded suspension and model-specific alloy wheels – the latter shod in all-terrain tyres. To enhance its go-anywhere capability, this model also gains additional underbody protection. The Triton Raider will employ Mitsubishi’s new twin-turbocharge...
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New Toyota Land Cruiser FJ handed retro makeover

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Billed The Legendary, Toyota has whipped the wraps off a retro-styled new Land Cruiser FJ concept. Image: Toyota While we wait for the new Land Cruiser FJ to officially launch in South Africa – the latter scheduled for the second quarter of 2026 – the most compact member in Toyota’s Land Cruiser family has been released and Thailand, and with it, the Japanese automaker has showcased a quartet of concept models, each designed to to “inspire” the aftermarket car market. Among the latter was the version pictured here. Paying homage to the “Land Cruiser” nameplate’s vaunted legacy, this variant is named The Legendary. According to Toyota, this retro-inspired model was built for enthusiasts with a deep trust in the Land Cruiser legacy. Finished in Sandstone Yellow paintwork, The Legendary features several exterior elements inspired by the original FJ. The Legendary sports the heritage-inspired circular daytime-running lights, heritage badging above the wheel arches, and chrome trim o...
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Haval H6 PHEV in SA: price and specs

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The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 has launched in SA, with the Chinese automaker’s local arm revealing pricing and specs for the PHEV models. Image: Haval In a bid to strengthen its local new-energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio, GWM has introduced the Haval H6 PHEV (plug-in hybrid) to South Africa. Positioned as the new flagship powertrain in the carmaker’s local lineup, the PHEV setup is available with the choice of two drivetrains: front-wheel drive (FWD) and Hi-4 all-wheel drive. The FWD derivative’s 110 kW/240 N.m 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine is supplemented by a single electric motor – the latter producing 130 kW and 300 N.m of torque. The FWD model produces a combined system output of 240 kW and 540 N.m. The Hi-4 variant is equipped with the same internal combustion engine (ICE). However, here, the ICE is coupled with two electric motors for a combined system output of 268 kW and 760 N.m. Both models are equipped with a 19.1 kWh battery pack, which offers a cla...
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Jerry Seinfeld’s Mercedes-Benz 500 E sold for record price at auction

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American comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld’s Mercedes-Benz 500 E has been sold for a record price at Gooding Christie’s 2026 Amelia Island Auction. Image: Gooding & Company In addition to his stand-up comedy and acting, Jerry Seinfeld is well known for his collection of sought-after, and especially rare, Porsches. However, his collection not only comprised cars donning the Porsche badge. Indeed, it also included the car you see here, the Mercedes-Benz 500 E. It seems curious, but let us explain. See, the W124-generation Mercedes-Benz 500 E, which was produced between 1991 and 1995, was developed in close collaboration with Porsche. So, it makes sense that this performance sedan would form part of Seinfeld’s collection. Now, the 500 E that was formerly owned by Seinfeld himself has been sold at Gooding Christie’s 2026 Amelia Island Auction … and it fetched a record price. Seinfeld’s 1992 500 E sold for a whopping $357 000, which, at the current Rand-Dollar exchange rate, trans...
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Volvo ramps up EX60 production to meet demand

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Ahead of its official SA launch in the third quarter of 2026, Volvo has announced it is ramping up EX60 production to meet demand. Image: Volvo Volvo Cars has announced it is ramping up EX60 production. Indeed, since the release of the Swedish automaker’s all-electric midsize SUV in January 2026, demand for the SA-bound EX60 has shown a substantial increase; higher than what was initially expected. Volvo has stated its intent on creating a production plan that serves its high quality standards, while increasing the numbers of EX60 units produced at its Torslanda plant in Sweden. The company has reportedly been in talks with the relevant labour unions in order to keep the factory open for an extra week to meet the spike in demand – a measure said to have never before taken by the Gothenburg brand. “That so many customers ordered the EX60 in the first month has surpassed our expectations, and it’s a good ‘problem’ to have,” said Erik Severinson, Chief Commercial Officer of Volvo ...
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