Two additions to T-Cross range focus on affordability
- Product News
- 7 February 2025
New vehicles, reviews and more.
The new Hino 700 has arrived and completes the manufacturer’s local truck line line-up.
Although modern day automatic gearboxes, in whatever guise, make for effortless, smooth and even sporty driving, when it comes to a true sports car, a manual gearbox remains a firm favourite of most enthusiasts.
It seems the new Volkswagen Amarok, which is basically the new Ford Ranger bakkie, is getting more traction in its new guise than the previous model did.
Kia South Africa has launched three new turbodiesel models in its Sportage line-up to cater to diesel enthusiasts in the compact and medium SUV market. This is to complement the success of the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol range.
Isuzu’s alternative to the Toyota Fortuner (and Ford Everest), did not quite enjoy the same popularity as the first mentioned competitor, but with a serious upgrade the mu-X hopes to achieve better sales in future.
There is a new Urban Cruiser in the Toyota stable, and it’s replacing the smaller outgoing Urban Cruiser. Since its introduction in 2021, Toyota’s Urban Cruiser has consistently ranked first in the highly competitive B-SUV segment, achieving a market share of 19%.
Opel has revamped its popular Corsa range for 2023, and the latest addition to the line-up is the Corsa Lite, which will serve as the entry model to the range.
JAC Motors South Africa has launched the latest addition to its N-Series line-up, the N140 9-tonne truck.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the facelift of the GLS with a number of new design features, upgraded equipment and a fully electrified engine portfolio with 48-volt technology.
Porsche has always been known for its iconic sports cars, but over the years, the brand has expanded its range to include SUVs as well.
The Export Trading Group Logistics (ETGL), distributor of the TGB range of quad bikes in Southern Africa, has expanded its model range, and a 1 000cc-model is now also available locally.
Suzuki has opened a new front in its campaign for a larger share of the South African vehicle market, specifically the SUV segment.
A new player in the commercial segment, specifically the panel-van category, has arrived in South Africa.
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