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Pre-owned Chery Tiggo 4 Pro sales have achieved significant growth in first three months of 2026.

Chinese vehicle sales surge 72%

Chinese brands now account for 22% of the market, according to Cars.co.za Industry Report

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Petrol prices could rise by more than R2/l, while diesel faces similarly sharp increases in October. Stock photo:

October fuel price shock looms

A steep rise in international petroleum product prices means South African motorists should brace for noticeably higher fuel costs in October

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More than 3,500 trucks remain outstanding for safety and compliance repairs. Picture:

Thousands of Mercedes and Fuso trucks recalled

The National Consumer Commission has notified consumers of safety and compliance recalls affecting thousands of Mercedes-Benz and Fuso trucks and buses sold in South Africa

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The Chery Tiggo Cross will be the first vehicle to roll off the Rosslyn production line during the initial ramp-up phase in the third and fourth quarters of 2027.

Chery confirms Tiggo 4 Cross for Rosslyn production from 2027

Chery South Africa has confirmed that its Tiggo 4 Cross will become the first model built at its newly acquired Rosslyn plant, with production scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027.

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The latest daily fuel price data from the Central Energy Fund points to sizeable fuel price cuts in August. File photo:

Here’s how much petrol and diesel could fall in August

Motorists may see lower pump prices next month despite rising oil tensions

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The locally built BMW X3 is included in the recall campaign.

BMW recalls nearly 11,000 cars in SA over starter-motor fault

The NCC says the issue affects several models sold locally from 2016

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The electric ID.5 could be one of the VWs headed for the automotive graveyard. Picture:

Embattled Volkswagen to kill off nearly half its cars

Volkswagen will cut car models and nearly 100,000 jobs due to financial pressures and competition

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Exterior highlights include BMW’s illuminated Iconic Kidney Glow grille and adaptive LED headlights. Picture:

BMW adds entry-level iX2 eDrive20 to South African lineup

Power comes from a single electric motor driving the front wheels, producing 150kW and 250Nm of torque

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Petrol and diesel prices have reduced significantly in spite of full fuel levies being reinstated. Picture:

Good news: these are the official petrol and diesel prices for July

Motorists get relief across the board from Wednesday

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The updated A3 gets a raft of technology, convenience and safety upgrades.

Audi gives its A3 Sedan and Sportback range a refresh

Popular model receives a series of technology, convenience and safety upgrades.

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Jeremy Clarkson remains one of the motoring world’s most recognisable television personalities.

Jeremy Clarkson confirms cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment

British television presenter and former 'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed he is undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Mid-month data points to one of the biggest fuel price decreases seen in recent months. Stock image:

Here’s how much petrol and diesel could drop in July

Thanks to steadily declining oil prices and a strengthening rand, which was trading at about R16.20 to the US dollar at the time of writing, South African motorists can look forward to paying less at the pumps in July

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New J5 SHS hybrid and J5 electric

Jaecoo expands J5 range in South Africa with hybrid and electric models

New J5 SHS hybrid and J5 electric will join the existing petrol-powered line-up

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The RAV4 forms part of the product recall affecting Toyota and Lexus models.

Toyota and Lexus recall more than 6,000 vehicles in SA

Affected models require a software update for the reversing camera

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More than 40 cars were on display at the inaugural Coffee & Cars event organised by Ignition TV.

Ignition TV and Bakehouse host first Coffee & Cars event in Pretoria

Hundreds of owners and spectators were in attendance to view more than 40 vehicles of different vintage and types that heeded the call to line up along Firwood Avenue, demonstrating South Africans’ deep love for all things automotive.

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