Springboks score tries in Nissan Navara Pro4X
Two leading Springbok rugby players, Aphelele Fassi and Jordan Hendrikse, have taken delivery of their new Nissan Navara Pro4X bakkies in Durban.
- Industry News
- 12 May 2026
The Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition currently underway in China is pretty much an electric affair with numerous new electric and hybrid vehicles with improved technology on show.
Not to be outdone by the Chinese manufactures, Lexus’s global reveal of the all-new draws a lot of attention as part of the Japanese manufacturer’s new generation of electrified motoring.
Now, the eighth-generation ES ushers in a new era of design, performance and electrification – setting fresh benchmarks in comfort, technology and a luxury driving experience, says Lexus.
The new ES rides on a reimagined TNGA GA-K platform, purpose-built to accommodate both hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) powertrains. This innovative foundation enables a lower centre of gravity and an enhanced ride.
Inside the new ES is a world crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The expanded dimensions offer enhanced legroom and comfort.
Lexus’s multi-pathway strategy is reflected in the ES’s diverse new powertrain line-up, developed in response to the growing demand for sustainable mobility in markets like South Africa.
The ES 300h introduces a 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder hybrid system for the first time, while the more powerful ES 350h features an upgraded 2.5-litre hybrid engine with all-wheel drive options. For those seeking the quiet power of all-electric driving, the ES 350e and ES 500e deliver front- and all-wheel drive respectively, with the latter boasting the advanced DIRECT4 torque distribution system.
Lexus South Africa will confirm specifications, model variants and available technologies for local customers closer to the ES’s official launch date.
We recently reported on Chery’s announcement at the event about the introduction of 19 hybrid models across the HEV (hybrid electric vehicle), PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extender electric vehicle) ranges.
GWM unveiled two core product clusters: “Smart Tech Lifestyle”, featuring HAVAL, WEY and ORA, and “Off-Road Powerhouse”, highlighting TANK, POER (called the P-Series bakkie in South Africa), and SOUO Motorcycles.
The Chinese motoring giant also unveiled its newly launched GWM Beacon emblem featuring a base inscribed with “GWM”, symbolising the brand’s unwavering commitment to global expansion. The emblem signifies the unified effort of both the “GWM” domestic brand and the global “GWM” identity. (More on new products coming to SA later.)
Two leading Springbok rugby players, Aphelele Fassi and Jordan Hendrikse, have taken delivery of their new Nissan Navara Pro4X bakkies in Durban.
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