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2026 Chery Tiggo 7 Distinction Dark Edition SA price & specs

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Chery has bolstered its local Tiggo 7 lineup with the introduction of the Distinction Dark Edition, the new entry point to the range. See pricing and specs below… Image: Chery Positioned as the new entry point in the local Tiggo 7 range, Chery has introduced the Distinction Dark Edition, which brings with it “a series of exterior and interior changes”. On the outside, this model features a black front grille and window surrounds, as well as black 18-inch alloy wheels. Rear privacy glass is also included. The dark theme continues to the interior, with black synthetic leather upholstery and matching detailing. The steering wheel, with rake-and-reach adjustment, is also trimmed in synthetic leather. This derivative is available in four new colours, namely Khaki White, Carbon Black, Phantom Grey, and a two-tone Black and White. As standard, this derivative also features 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment, replete with smartphone screen mirroring, a six-speaker sound system, reverse-view...
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2026 MG3 price & specs in SA

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For the 2026 model year, MG has introduced a selection of upgrades to the local MG3 lineup. See pricing below… Image: MG Included with the updates made to the MG3, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone screen mirroring are now standard across the range. Luxury+ trim gains two front USB Type-C ports and a new high-definition 360-degree surround-view camera array. MG has also introduced two new exterior colour options: Medal Silver and Andean Grey. “These updates are a direct response to what our customers value most – intuitive technology, modern design, and everyday practicality,” said Jack Wang, Vice President of MG Motor South Africa . “With these updates to the MG3 range, we continue to deliver more as standard, making advanced features and connectivity accessible to a broader audience.” 2026 MG3 price in SA Pricing for the updated MG3 range kicks off at R269 900 and tops out at R469 900. Included with the price as standard are a five-year/150 000 km warranty ...
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Facelifted Jetour T2 leaked ahead of official reveal

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Leaked images of the updated Jetour T2 have been leaked online ahead of its official reveal at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show. Image: autohome.com.cn The Jetour T2 made its global debut in 2023. Now, three years later, the facelifted version of the Chinese automaker’s ever-popular SUV is set to be unveiled at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show, which takes place from 21-30 August. And ahead of the updated model’s official reveal, leaked images have surfaced online. The revised T2 adopts a new front fascia, replete with round headlamps in lieu of the current model’s square units. Fresh daytime-running lights and a light strip are also present. The ‘Jetour’ lettering has been moved from the grille to the leading edge of the bonnet. The soon-to-be-revealed model also sports fresh fore and aft bumpers, and more prominent wheel arches. The refreshed T2 measures 4 827 mm in length, making it 42 mm longer than the current T2. The width, height, and wheelbase remain unc...
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5 most affordable plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles in SA in 2026

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We’ve rounded up the five most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) available in South Africa in 2026. See the list below… 5. Chery Tiggo 7 1.5T CSH Plug-in Hybrid Plus – from R619 900 Image: Peet Mocke Claiming fourth spot on the list is the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) in Plus specification, priced from R619 900. The new-energy SUV’s PHEV powertrain pairs a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a single electric motor. The Tiggo 7 CSH is produces a combined system output of 265 kW and 310 N.m, delivered to the front axle via a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). On a full charge, the Tiggo 7 CSH’s 18.3 kWh battery serves up a claimed 93 km electric-only operating range. Chery claims a combined driving range of 1 200 km. 4. Geely E5 EM-i Aspire – from R599 999 Image: Geely Placing third, the Geely E5 EM-i Aspire is priced from R599 999. The Geely’s PHEV system pairs a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine...
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Leapmotor B10 REEV: price and specs

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Leapmotor has introduced the B10 REEV compact SUV to South Africa. See pricing and specs for the two-strong model lineup below… Image: Leapmotor Leapmotor has expanded its local model portfolio with the B10 REEV (range-extended electric vehicle). Positioned below the C10 REEV, which we sampled in October 2025, the newcomer is available in two trim levels, with a single powertrain option employed across the range.  Based on Leapmotor’s LEAP 3.5 architecture, the C10 REEV measures 4 515 mm in length and 1 873 mm in width. The wheelbase spans 2 735 mm. The C10 REEV’s new-energy powertrain comprises a single, rear-mounted electric motor and 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine – the latter serving as a generator for the 18.8 kWh battery pack. The REEV setup produces 158 kW and 240 N.m of torque – good for a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 7.5 seconds and 170 km/h top speed. The Chinese automaker claims a combined fuel consumption of ...
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First Ferrari Luce becomes most expensive new car ever sold at auction

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The first Ferrari Luce – ‘Chassis 0’ – has been sold for a staggering $40 million at RM Sotheby’s 2026 Monterey Car Week auction, becoming the most expensive new car ever sold at auction. Image: RM Sotheby’s Ferrari’s first official production example of the opinion-splitting Luce EV has gone under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s 2026 Monterey Car Week Auction for the sum of $40 million, or R648 903 200 at the current Rand-Dollar exchange rate. The “Tailor Made” specification model, which was previously valued in excess of $1 100 000, or around R18 123 875 has greatly exceeded expectations, and all proceeds in its sale will go towards various Ferrari Foundation charities. Finished in Madreperla Semi-Gloss exterior paint, this Luce also wears the desirable “Chassis 0” moniker, which is demarcated in a dedicated plaque. Bespoke brake callipers, wheels, and the Prancing Horse logo are also set against the optical white shade developed specifically for this vehicle. Accordi...
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Porsche SA adds service plan to pre-owned offering

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An already carefully curated offering, Porsche South Africa has now added a five-year/150 000 km service plan to its pre-owned programme Image: CAR magazine Curated by LSM Distributors since 1995, one of the several drawcards of the Porsche ownership experience in South Africa, including dedicated showrooms and workshops, advanced driving courses, tailored road-trip experiences, and world-class aftersales service, is a broad portfolio of pre-owned products, which, once aligned with this importer’s database to ensure timely servicing and genuine parts replacement, are sold with enviable levels of assurance. Backed by a comprehensive vehicle archive, Porsche South Africa has more than 400 pre-owned models available at any given time, each sold with a credible service history, including mechanical or body shop repairs and detailing, and even which replacement tyres are fitted to the vehicle. Porsche Centre South Africa can now also assist with upgrading the infotainment systems in popu...
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