Rarely has Citroën had so many new models to unveil on a motor show stand as at this year’s Paris Motor show in France.
The new C3, which is currently being launched in Europe and has already received more than 50 000 orders, is a game-changer, offering new access to mobility with modern, attractive styling, great versatility and all the equipment expected in this segment. It is available as a petrol model, a hybrid that offers versatility and ease of use, and an electric version with a range of over 320 km (WLTP cycle).
The C3 Aircross, the most affordable and comfortable multi-energy compact SUV for up to seven people, is making its first public appearance. Completely reinvented, it adopts a new technical platform, a new robust and assertive SUV attitude, and with Citroën's new styling language measuring 4.39 m, it offers both ease of driving and generous on-board space. Available in petrol, 101 kW hybrid and electric (for the 5-seater) versions, it meets the varied needs of families and users looking for versatility and modernity.
The new C4 becomes more serene and stylish than ever. It combines the dynamism of a coupé-like saloon with subtle SUV styling cues. At the rear, the C4 has been reworked to offer a more fluid and balanced stance. Available in hybrid and electric versions, it offers simple and affordable solutions to facilitate the transition to electrification.
The new C4 X boasts an innovative and attractive silhouette for the European market. The new C4 X combines the elegance and fluidity of a fastback, the refinement of a spacious 4-door and the attitude of an SUV. It will be available with a choice of Hybrid and Electric.
The C5 Aircross Concept is a powerful, characteristic vision of Citroën's future SUV. The C5 Aircross Concept is based on the STLA Medium multi-energy platform, capable of integrating all powertrains to suit all use cases: combustion, hybrid or electric. The new model will be unveiled in 2025.
It's all-change for the Ami in 2025. Original, playful, cheeky and above all practical, the Ami is celebrating its 4th birthday and previews an all-new design. Its headlamps are raised to emphasise a new, more mature and structured front end, while at the same time expressing a very joyful personality. Its wings will be striped in a nod to its iconic ancestor, the 2 CV. Coming to roads near you in 2025.
Tata Africa, in partnership with Tata Motors India marked a significant milestone with the rollout of the 12 000th locally assembled commercial vehicle from the Tata Africa’s Assembly Facility in Rosslyn, South Africa.
Amid war, fracturing geopolitics and increased global tensions, the new United States ambassador to South Africa fired some verbal missiles in his first public appearance in the country.
Motorists across South Africa are bracing for another painful trip to the pumps this week, as fuel prices are expected to surge sharply in the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
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Toyota has added the Corolla Cross GR-S to its local line-up, a version that introduces sport-focused styling and adjustments to the driving experience. The Corolla Cross GR-S takes the established strengths of the Corolla Cross and adds styling, interior details, and suspension changes that set it apart from the rest of the line-up.
Citroën has expanded its South African line-up with the launch of the Basalt, a new SUV-coupé that blends bold styling, everyday practicality, and comfort-focused technology. Positioned as part of the brand’s C-Cubed programme, the Basalt joins the C3 and Aircross, offering a distinctive fastback silhouette and a package tailored to local driving conditions.
When South Africans buy a car, the purchase price is only the beginning of the ownership story. The real cost unfolds over years of fuel stops, service intervals, replacement parts and the occasional unexpected repair.
