The legend is back - VW introduces updated Golf GTI
Volkswagen will introduce the updated Golf GTI to the South African market in the last quarter of 2025. Well over 2.3 million GTIs have been sold worldwide.
- Product News
- 2 September 2025
The Supertech Torque Motoring Festival 2025 is revving up for the first time at Port Shepstone’s Dezzi Raceway in KwaZulu-Natal on 19 and 20 April.
An unforgettable celebration of speed, style and performance, the festival will bring the world of high-performance cars to Dezzi Raceway in a spectacular fashion as promised by the organisers of the event, Supertech Torque—the official car club of the Supertech Group.
The event’s signature attractions include heart-pounding circuit racing, a legendary model showcase featuring BMW M cars like the iconic M3 and all-new M5, adrenaline-pumping stunt exhibitions, and a spinning extravaganza with international and local stars like Didi Bizarro, Stacy May, Luke Williamson, Cameron Williamson, Kayla Oliphant and Preshu Singh.
For those seeking hands-on thrills, there’ll be first-hand drift rides, hot laps with the BMW Driving Experience team, and helicopter flips for an added rush (an additional fee applies for certain activities).
For even more fun, racing simulators, exclusive auctions, mainstage entertainment, an exclusive hospitality lounge, and the stylish Torque Fashion Show will be attractions.
Volkswagen will introduce the updated Golf GTI to the South African market in the last quarter of 2025. Well over 2.3 million GTIs have been sold worldwide.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is back in the country and has just introduced its all-new Tiago.
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) notes that August continued the positive trend for new-vehicle sales in South Africa, reflecting strong consumer demand and activity across the market.
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The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) notes that August continued the positive trend for new-vehicle sales in South Africa, reflecting strong consumer demand and activity across the market.
Although the tariff clouds are gathering over the South African economy with serious implications for the local automotive export industry, local sales of new vehicles are soldiering on at a decent pace.
Automechanika Johannesburg successfully hosted its final CEO Breakfast for 2025 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, bringing together senior automotive industry leaders for strategic discussions as the co-located Festival of Motoring roared into life.