The Car Guide

Following speculation that a sizable decrease in fuel prices would arrive in July, here is how much motorists will need to fork out at their next visit to the pumps during the month. Looking for your next new or used car? Find it here with CARmag! Following serial fuel decreases following some record heights, the price per litre in July will continue the trend by coming down as much as R1.05 for petrol while diesel sees a less significant decrease. Despite being announced late yesterday by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, these prices have been implemented from midnight on the 3rd of July meaning the below prices are already in effect. Related:  Here is how much fuel costs in SA before taxes are added July 2024 Fuel Price Inland Petrol Unleaded 93 – R22.86 (down from R23.91) Inland Petrol Unleaded 95 – R23.26 (down from R24.25) Coastal Petrol Unleaded 93 – R22.07 (down from R23.12) Coastal Petrol Unleaded 95 – R22.47 (down from R23.46) Inland Diesel 500 ppm

The Hilux retains its throne despite tricky market conditions that have seen the local industry experience a state of decline since August 2023. Here are the best-selling bakkies from June.  Looking for a new or used Toyota? Find it here with CARmag!  Challenging market conditions was a sure way that naamsa described the past several months of the domestic new vehicle market. Things are looking promising in the near future but sales in June 2024 still dropped to 40 072 units, a significant decrease of 6 531 units (14%) from June 2023. Overall, out of the total reported industry sales, an estimated 33 039 units, or 82.5%, represented dealer sales, an estimated 11.0% represented sales to the vehicle rental industry, 3.6% to government, and 2.9% to industry corporate fleets. Related: Top 10 Best-Selling Automotive Brands Locally – June 2024 Light commercial vehicles, including bakkies and mini-buses, recorded a decrease of 3 385 units (24.3%) compared to the previous year. Medium and

Suzuki is undergoing a major electrification push in global markets, announcing the discontinuation of several models. This strategic shift comes in response to stricter emission regulations in the UK and Europe. Image: Suzuki Looking for a new or used Suzuki? Find it here with CARmag! While many automakers have backtracked on electrification goals amidst dwindling customer demand, others are still moving ahead with electrification strategies. By early 2025, several Suzuki models will be phased out, including the sporty Swift Sport hot hatch, the utilitarian Jimny LCV (a light commercial version of the iconic off-roader), the funky and affordable Ignis subcompact crossover, and the Swace station wagon (offered in other markets). This prioritizes hybrids and EVs in Suzuki’s lineup, with existing hybrid versions of the Swift, Vitara, S-Cross, and Across remaining available. Image: Suzuki Related:  Living With It – Suzuki XL6 GLX Manual [Update 3] Dale Wyatt, Director of the Ja

Porsche has unveiled a one-of-a-kind 911 Turbo S which serves as a testament to the German automaker’s commitment to customization and a nod to their heritage. Image: Porsche Looking for a new or used Porsche? Find it here with CARmag! This special edition, commissioned through the Sonderwunsch program by Guglielmo Miani, head of the Italian fashion house Larusmiani, pays homage to a rare Porsche 959 from the late 1980s. Sonderwunsch, meaning “special request” in German, is Porsche’s personalization program that allows customers to create their dream Porsche. This program goes beyond the already extensive Paint to Sample options, offering exclusive features like the “Chromaflair” paints. Chromaflair is a special five-coat paint process that utilizes wafer-thin pigments in the top coat. This results in a mesmerizing colour-shifting effect, with the car appearing to change hues depending on the light and viewing angle. The Urban Bamboo on this 911 Turbo S replaces the previously o

Foton has confirmed the local introduction of the Tunland V7 and V9, a duo of 4×4 double cabs featuring a 48V mild-hybrid powertrain following their return into the lucrative local segment.  Foton Tunland V7. Image: Foton. Looking for a new or used Foton? Find it here with CARmag! In June 2024, Foton launched its Tunland G7 range of single- and double-cab bakkies — along with a variety of commercial vehicles, such as the Asambe minibus —   in South Africa. However, the Chinese manufacturer is now looking to bolster its local pick-up portfolio, with the company confirming the introduction of the Tunland V7 and V9 derivatives to SA shores. Here’s what you can expect from these upcoming models… Related: Foton Tunland Bakkies Hit SA – Pricing and Spec For starters, the firm’s V series Tunland bakkie line-up is the first Foton product employing a 48V mild-hybrid powertrain. Both the Tunland V7 and V9 are equipped with the automaker’s 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel motor, whic

Mercedes-Benz has announced it will invest more than R271 billion into the continued development of petrol and diesel engines. Engine of the new Mercedes-AMG S63 S E Performance. Image: Mercedes-Benz Looking for your next new or used Mercedes? Find it here with CARmag! In conversation with German publication WirtschaftsWoche , Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mercedes-Benz Group Ola Källenius has confirmed that the German marque will invest €14 billion — which, at the current Rand-Euro exchange rate amounts to a whopping R271 541 620 000 — into the development of high-tech internal combustion technology amid the seeming decline in the demand for all-electric, battery-powered vehicles. Related: Road Test Figures: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance As a reminder, the German marque was originally aiming to, like many other automakers, become an electric vehicle-only company by 2030. However, in a report by Australian publication carsales , the Stuttgart-based brand said it will cont

Ferrari , the legendary Italian marque known for its screaming ICE engines and captivating design, is preparing to enter the electric vehicle arena. Their first all-electric offering is nearing its debut, and while specifics remain under wraps, recent spy shots of the Ferrari EV prototype offer some intriguing clues . Image: Derek Cornelissen Looking for a new or used Ferrari? Find it here with CARmag! Gone are the days of speculations about electrified versions of existing models like the 488 or 812. Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has confirmed a completely new design, a “full-electric special” according to a Reuters source, distinct from anything currently in their lineup. Expect a futuristic silhouette that embodies the essence of a Ferrari, constructed with lightweight materials to optimize performance. Adding fuel to the fire, spy photos captured by Derek Cornelissen reveal a heavily disguised test mule undergoing testing in Maranello, Ferrari’s home base. The oddly disguised p

The folks over at Fully Leaded have reimagined the first-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI for the future, releasing a stunning retro-inspired render of an Mk1-based modern Golf GTI. Image: Fully Leaded Looking for a new or used Volkswagen? Find it here with CARmag! Recently, South African tuner BigBite performance whipped the wraps off an EA888-powered first-generation Golf GTI. Now, Fully Leaded has reimagined the Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI for the future, with the digital creator releasing their interpretation of a modern Mk1, and it looks spectacular. Watch the footage below… Related: Mk1 VW Golf Handed Mk7 GTI Engine Courtesy of SA Tuner Taking inspiration from the Mk1 GTI, the stunning virtual recreation retains the original’s iconic shape. However, to bring the Giugiaro-designed model up to date, it’s been handed an array of contemporary design items, while remaining true to the several styling cues so synonymous with the Wolfsburg-based brand’s initial GTI-badged VW hot h

The Volvo EX30, a new compact and affordable electric SUV, has taken the South African market by storm. Launched earlier this year, the EX30 has quickly become the country’s best-selling electric car, accounting for a whopping 30.8% of all EV sales in the first four months of 2024. Volvo EX30 Cloud Blue Exterior Looking for a new or used Volvo? Find it here with CARmag!  This impressive performance has propelled Volvo to a dominant position in the South African EV market, with the brand capturing a remarkable 46% share during the same period. The success can be attributed not only to the EX30’s affordability (starting at R775 900) but also to strong contributions from existing Volvo electric models like the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. The EX30’s impact is undeniable. Without it, the South African EV market would have seen flat growth. Volvo claims that for every three EVs sold in the first four months, one was an EX30. Additionally, nearly half (46%) of all EVs registered du