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Following six years of producing the Pik Up in South Africa, Mahindra has announced the 20 000th Pik Up has rolled off the automaker’s SA-based production line. Image: Mahindra Looking for a new or used Mahindra? Find it here with CARmag! Just before Mahindra will celebrate its 20th anniversary in South Africa (in October 2024), the local arm of the Indian automaker has announced that, following starting SA production of the Pik Up on 25 May, 2018, the 20 000th Pik Up has rolled off the company’s Durban-based assembly line. The 20 000th example came in the shape of the Pik Up S6 4×4. Related: Mahindra Thar Roxx Unveiled! “The Mahindra assembly facility could rightfully be described as the largest and most complex of its kind on the African continent if one considers single-brand facilities that produce a consistent flow of vehicles every month,” said Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa. “The assembly facility has allowed us to not only meet the growing local demand fo...

Tuthill , the esteemed British Porsche specialist, has unveiled the GT One at this years Monterey Car Week. Showcasing a breathtaking reinterpretation of the iconic Porsche 911 GT1 race car.  Image: Tuthill Porsche Looking for a new or used Porsche? Find it here with CARmag! This limited-production supercar is a testament to the company’s unparalleled expertise in crafting bespoke, high-performance machines. Conceived by Porsche aficionado Elliot Ross and brought to life by Tuthill’s master craftsmen, the GT One is a meticulously engineered masterpiece. Each of the 22 examples destined for production undergoes an intensive 3 500-hour build process, ensuring an unparalleled level of customization and quality. Image: Tuthill Porsche The car’s striking silhouette, penned by renowned designer Florian Flatau, is a contemporary homage to the aerodynamic form of early GT1 racers. The extensive use of carbon fibre not only enhance...

Enviro Automotive is making significant strides in the South African battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market, broadening its local reach through strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing both accessibility and affordability for prospective EV buyers. Image: Enviro Automotive As the official importer of DFSK, Dayun, and SRM electric vehicle ranges, Enviro Automotive has entered into a distribution agreement with WilGin Holdings, a well-established distributor of DFSK internal combustion engine vehicles and JMC products. This partnership will enable Enviro Automotive to offer its EV lineup through WilGin’s 18 nationwide dealerships, ensuring comprehensive after-sales service across the country. Since introducing DFSK’s EC35 EV panel van and EC31 EV 1-tonne forward-cab bakkie to the South African market in 2022, Enviro Automotive has seen considerable market interest. The EC35, available in both two- and four-seater configurations, along with the EC31 bakkie, has rapidly gained tracti...

Initial data from the global oil price at the beginning of August ushered in a positive sentiment for the pending September fuel price adjustment and mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund have now confirmed this. Looking for your next new or used car? Find it here with CARmag! The Central Energy Fund (CEF) has noted a decrease of between 65 cents for Unleaded 93 and 70 cents for Unleaded 95. Diesel could also decrease by as much as 53 cents for 50 ppm and 50 cents for 500 ppm. This isn’t as significant as initially expected and it is worth noting that these are predictions at this point and the official fuel price will only be announced ahead of the first Wednesday of September. Related: Another Big Fuel Price Cut Expected for September Regardless, current conditions are showing a strong-over recovery for both petrol and diesel grades but all of this depends on the current oil prices remaining where they are at the moment, with potential barrel price decreases or strengthen...

Sporting “sharper” exterior aesthetics and “enhanced” dynamics, Audi has whipped the wraps off the updated RS3. Image: Audi Looking for a new or used Audi? Find it here! Audi has handed the pinnacle A3 a selection of exterior and interior upgrades, and tweaks to enhance its driving dynamics. Here’s what you can expect from the updated RS3… Related: Audi A6 e-tron Officially Unveiled and Coming to SA in 2025 From the outside, the most notable cosmetic enhancement made to the RS3 comes in the shape of revised front grille, flanked by headlamp clusters incorporating new daytime-running lights. The front air intakes have also been redesigned. ‘Round back, the large RS-specific incorporates a red reflector and, on opposite sides, oval tailpipes. The RS3 sits on 19-inch alloy wheels. Image: Audi A “double-flattened” (meaning the top and bottom is flattened) multifunction steering wheel, which is trimmed in leather. RS Sports seats — upholstered in “fine” Nappa leather, replete wi...

South Africa’s ‘most beautiful drive’ returns for its fourth instalment with entries officially open but limited to only 65 cars across all categories. Here are more details on the 2025 Cape 1000. Looking for a new or used Toyota? Find it here with CARmag! Also known as South Africa’s most breathtaking and exhilarating drive , the fourth edition of the Cape 1000 is set to return from 16 to 21 March 2025. Known for its stunning routes through the picturesque Western Cape, the event promises a fresh experience each year, with this edition starting at the iconic V&A Waterfront. Participants will journey through scenic stops in Hermanus and Franschhoek before returning to the vibrant heart of Cape Town. Related: R300m Staging Cost from Government Keeps Cape Town off 2025 Formula E Calendar This year, the rally is once again hosted in partnership with Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth and will feature a new partner, the Official Ferrari Dealer Scuderia South Africa, which wi...

Toyota is reportedly in the process of developing a groundbreaking 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that could set new benchmarks for power output in production engines. Here’s what we know so far. Image: Toyota Looking for a new or used Toyota? Find it here with CARmag! This ambitious project aims to create the world’s most powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, reinforcing Toyota’s dedication to advanced internal combustion technology. This new engine is part of a broader initiative stemming from Toyota’s collaboration with Mazda and Subaru. The partnership, which focuses on the research and development of cutting-edge internal combustion engines, signifies a collective effort to push the boundaries of performance and efficiency. According to sources from Japan, Toyota’s turbocharged 2.0-litre engine could achieve an astounding 441 kW in its top-spec racing configuration, without any electrification assistance. For street applications, a high-performance versi...