BMW iX3 crowned World Car of the Year 2026 as EVs lead the way
The BMW iX3 has been named World Car of the Year 2026, with the announcement made at the New York International Auto Show on 1 April.
- Industry News
- 2 April 2026
The Toyota GR will be the fourth addition to the high-performance Toyota Gazoo Racing Line-up.
The Toyota GR will be the fourth addition to the high-performance Toyota Gazoo Racing Line-up with its powerful 1.6-litre engine that pumps out a massive 221 kW and 360 Nm of torque. The new Toyota Corolla GR (Gazoo Racing) will set you back R841 000 for the GR Corolla 1.6T Core while the higher spec Circuit model will cost R902 400. See our report on the Corolla GR by clicking this link: https://dealerfloor.co.za/product-news/221-kw-toyota-corolla-hits-the-road-in-sa
The BMW iX3 has been named World Car of the Year 2026, with the announcement made at the New York International Auto Show on 1 April.
Retail new vehicle sales continue to surge in South Africa despite global and regional conflicts, local floods and droughts.
South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered a standout performance in March 2026, extending its domestic growth trajectory to the strongest level seen in nearly two decades.
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The Nissan Navara Warrior by Premcar has reached its first year on sale in South Africa, offering buyers a more capable, off-road-focused version of the standard Navara bakkie.
Salvador Caetano South Africa has launched the all-new JMC Vigus bakkie onto the local market, marking the brand's entry into the highly competitive South African one-tonne pickup segment with the new vehicle.
The refreshed Ford Ranger line-up for 2026 strengthens its position as one of South Africa’s most popular bakkies. Built at Silverton, the range now spans 23 derivatives across Single Cab, Super Cab and Double Cab body styles.