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Mazda SA cuts entry-level 2026 Mazda2 price by over R40 000 for limited time

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Looking to offer first-time car buyers more value, Mazda South Africa is offering the entry-level Mazda2 with a new promotional price. Image: Mazda In a market where personal transport is relatively costly across the board, Mazda Southern Africa has announced a new promotional price for the entry-level Mazda2. The Japanese brand’s most compact offering in 1.5 Active trim and featuring a manual transmission will now set buyers back R289 900, representing a R46 100 saving on the standard pricing, for a limited period while stocks last. “For many South Africans, a first new car is one of the most significant purchases they will make, and it should not require a compromise between what excites them and what reassures them. The Mazda2 Active offers both, and at R289 900 it does so in a way that far more people can now consider”, said Deolinda Da Costa, Head of Marketing and Communications at Mazda Southern Africa. The Mazda2 Active aims to offer a higher perceived quality than its ...
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SA company Ulterio Motiv unveils Jeep Gladiator-based Maximus 6×6

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SA company Ulterio Motiv has revealed the Maximus, a Jeep Gladiator-based 6×6 beast. Image: Jeep South African company Ulterio Motiv has whipped the wraps off the Maximus, a large-and-in-charge specialist 6×6 Jeep Gladiator-based conversion. Said Alex Shahini, Jeep Brand Communications Manager, “Projects such as the Maximus 6×6 highlight the versatility of the Gladiator platform and the enthusiasm it inspires within the wider off-road community.” According to Ulterio Motiv , sister company of vehicle armouring specialists SVI Engineering, the Maximus 6×6 incorporates significant structural and mechanicl modifications beyond a conventional accessory package. In addition to the integration of a third axle, modifications include chassis and body extensions, and revised drivetrain componentry and gearing. The Maximus 6×6 also boasts an upgraded payload capacity – up 397 kg over the “standard” Gladiator to 1 090 kg – while gross vehicle mass (GVM) has ...
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2027 Range Rover Electric price & specs in South Africa

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Officially revealed and available to pre-order, Land Rover has released pricing and specs for the first-ever Range Rover Electric. See pricing below… Image: Land Rover Signifying the British marque’s first foray into fully electric mobility, Land Rover has unveiled the Range Rover Electric. Available to pre-order, the flagship all-electric Range Rover can be had in standard (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) format. Several trim grades are on offer. The latter includes HSE, Autobiography, SV, SV Black, and SV Ultra. A First Edition variant will also be available. The Range Rover Electric is equipped with dual electric motors – sited at the front and rear, respectively – producing combined power and torque outputs 404 kW and 850 N.m. According to the British luxury automaker, these figures allow the Range Rover Electric to complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in 4.3 seconds. The Range Rover Electric’s 800 V architecture features a 118.5 kWh battery pack, which serves u...
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Eskort, Checkers and Toyota team up for Braai-Lux bakkie giveaway

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Eskort, Checkers and Toyota have teamed up to give away a Braai-Lux, a customised new Hilux designed to c elebrate South African braai culture. Image: Supplied Eskort has partnered with Checkers and Toyota to launch its Braai-Lux campaign, where South Africans are given the opportunity to win a customised new Hilux . The Braai-Lux was designed to celebrate South Africa’s braai culture. Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Bongi Mbonambi, who is an ambassador for Eskort, will join the winner for an exclusive braai experience. Sponsored by Toyota and customised by Halfway Toyota Honeydew and Ironman 4×4, the Braai-Lux is equipped with a Megamaster grill, dual fridge/freezer, a roller drawer system, Bossenberg canopy, a Dometic roof rack, and a 270-degree awning. The package further includes a full front bull bar, spotlights, a suspension kit, and off-road tyres sponsored by Tyremart. The cabin features custom Takla seat covers, dashboard cover, and carpets. Based on t...
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Diesel is not dead and long live the V8 says GWM

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GWM isn’t quitting on diesel or V8 engines. Reuben van Niekerk chatted to the Chinese automaker’s Powertrain Director at the 2026 Festival of Motoring. Image: GWM GWM Powertrain Director Michele Scotti was in South Africa for the 2026 Festival of Motoring, where he helped unveil the Tank 500 and P500 double-cab bakkie powered by a brand-new 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine offering 170 kW and 620 N.m of torque. This new four-cylinder engine is said to combine power and efficiency, and will return just 7.1 L/100 km in the Tank 500 and 7.3 L/100 km in the P500. CAR magazine sat down with Scotti and Conrad Groenewald, Chief Operating Officer of GWM SA, to unpack just what this new powertrain means for the local market and what we can expect from GWM going forward. “ We asked GWM for a bigger capacity, more powerful powertrain about two years ago and here it is. This is a showcase of GWM’s engineering capabilities and how quickly our engineers can bring a new powertrain to mark...
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F1 driver Lewis Hamilton restores ‘barn find’ Ferrari F40 dream car

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Lewis Hamilton has taken to Instagram to announce that he has bought and restored a neglected example of his ‘dream car’, the Ferrari F40. Image: lewishamilton/Instagram Touted as his dream car, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has announced he has acquired a “barn find” Ferrari F40. This news comes by way of the Ferrari F1 Team driver’s Instagram page, revealing that this particular example was found “collecting dust for 30 years”. As seen under the thick layer of dust, this F40 is finished in Rosso Corsa paintwork with matching red seats. Posing next to the unrestored F40, in the social media post, some may remember Hamilton had famously posed with an F40 the day he joined the Maranello brand’s F1 outfit, signalling his adoration for both the team and the vehicle. This one, which was reportedly found in a garage, can be seen going under a thorough restoration effort with images of the drivetrain and wheels separated from the chassis itself, which...
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2026 Audi Q5 price & specs in South Africa

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Audi South Africa has brought the new Q5 SUV and Sportback to local roads. See specs and pricing below… Image: Audi Audi South Africa has announced pricing and specs for the new Q5 SUV and Sportback. This marks the third-generation of the Q5 SUV and second-generation of the Sportback body style. TFSI petrol and TDI diesel powertrains are on offer. Built on Audi’s Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture, the box-fresh Q5 features a 2 820 mm wheelbase and (claimed) luggage capacities of 520 and 515 litres for the SUV and Sportback, respectively. The latest Q5 has an elevated ‘Singleframe’ front grille, sculpted headlamps, functional air curtains, and a distinctive shoulder line spanning the length of the car. Buyers can choose from 10 exterior colours and an optional Carbon Style exterior package. S line spec includes 20-inch alloy wheels as standard, with a further five Audi Sport designs available in 20- and 21-inch sizes. The SQ5 rides on 20-inch Audi Sport alloy whee...
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