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May 2025 was a consequential month for South Africa’s automotive sector, marked by a long-anticipated shift in the monetary policy cycle. The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points signalled a welcome…
Suzuki Auto South Africa, in partnership with real estate group Fortress, has officially broken ground on its new head office and distribution centre at Longlake Logistics Park in Gauteng. The sod-turning ceremony, held on 21 May, marks a major milestone…
Hanover, Germany. With the development of the world’s first car tyre with a tread pattern and its market launch 120 years ago, Continental achieved a milestone in the history of mobility. At the time, personal mobility was still in its…
What started as a casual braai challenge between four friends creating content for IgnitionTV ended in victory, as JAC Motors’ T9 2.0L CTi smashed the official South African 24-hour Endurance Record for commercial vehicles, covering 4,084 kilometres at an impressive…
GQEBERHA, South Africa: The Easter holidays in April represent one of the busiest times on South African roads, creating a much higher risk of accidents. Making sure that your vehicle and its tyres are in roadworthy condition is one of…
March 2025 marked a pivotal month for South Africa’s automotive industry, demonstrating resilience amid economic pressures and delivering strong growth in both domestic new vehicle sales and exports. The sector benefited from stable inflation at 3.2% y-o-y in February and…
(Augrabies, Northern Cape) – Just a few days after its official introduction to the South African market, the TopGear SA team in a troop of Nissan Navara Warriors has embarked on a record-breaking expedition into South Africa’s most extreme hinterland. The record? The…
GQEBERHA, South Africa: All Continental tyres are subjected to the most rigorous testing as part of the German manufacturer’s tyre development and quality control processes. Extensive testing is crucial in assessing the performance of its tyres, and to ensure high…
BYD launched the Super e-Platform, featuring flash-charging batteries, a 30,000 RPM motor, and new silicon carbide (SiC) power chips. The platform upgrades the core electric components, achieving a charging power of 1 megawatt (1000 kW) and a peak charging speed…
February 2025 was a defining month for South Africa’s new vehicle market, reflecting both resilience in domestic sales and headwinds in the export segment. While economic fundamentals remained broadly supportive – underpinned by easing inflation, a lower interest rate environment,…