2026 Mazda2 Arrives in South Africa with Tech Upgrades and Enhanced Value Proposition

2026 Mazda2 Arrives in South Africa with Tech Upgrades and Enhanced...

Mazda Southern Africa has introduced the latest update to its long-standing Mazda2 range in South Africa, bringing fresh styling cues, added technology, and even...
OMODA C5 SHS hybrid lands in South Africa with 165 kW powertrain and 1,000 km range

OMODA C5 SHS hybrid lands in South Africa with 165 kW...

​​The OMODA C5 SHS hybrid expands the local lineup as the latest electrified model, combining a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine with an electric motor...
Easter travel: Staying ahead of vehicle crime with smarter security

Easter travel: Staying ahead of vehicle crime with smarter security

As South Africans prepare for the Easter holiday period, Fidelity SecureDrive is encouraging customers to take a proactive approach to vehicle safety during one...
Navigating South Africa’s Fuel Price Crisis: Pre-Owned Hybrids Offer Practical Protection as Global fuel Shock Hits Home

Navigating South Africa’s Fuel Price Crisis: Pre-Owned Hybrids Offer Practical Protection...

South African drivers are bracing for one of the biggest fuel price hikes in the country’s history. Escalating conflict in the Middle East, including...
Criminals take a holiday too - Vehicle crime slows over the festive season

Criminals take a holiday too – Vehicle crime slows over the...

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for July to December 2025 reveal a notable slowdown in vehicle crime over the festive season. Nationally, both theft and...
Petrol, diesel or PHEV: What makes the most sense as fuel prices spike in SA?

Petrol, diesel or PHEV: What makes the most sense as fuel...

As tensions between Iran and the US continue to unsettle global oil markets, the effects are being felt far beyond the Middle East. The...
Practical tips to tackle rising fuel costs

Practical tips to tackle rising fuel costs

South African motorists are bracing for a significant increase in fuel prices this April, with 95-octane petrol expected to rise by approximately R4.74 per...
AutoTrader’s data points to diesel decline as fuel costs push buyers toward EVs

AutoTrader’s data points to diesel decline as fuel costs push buyers...

CEO George Mienie says a -18% drop in diesel enquiries, alongside rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, suggests South African motorists are starting...
AutoTrader data shows which used cars are turning fastest and why it matters for dealers

AutoTrader data shows which used cars are turning fastest and why...

There is a practical difference between vehicles that generate interest and those that convert into sales. For dealers, that difference is measured in time. Data...
Petrol pain is driving South Africans into Chinese hybrids

Petrol pain is driving South Africans into Chinese hybrids

New data from Yazi’s March 2026 SA Fuel & Energy Sentiment Study shows that 75% of respondents say global conflict is already hitting their...
South Africa’s Motor Industry Under Siege: Can Wage Agreements Hold Amid Mass Retrenchments?

South Africa’s Motor Industry Under Siege: Can Wage Agreements Hold Amid...

Cape Town, South Africa’s motor industry is facing one of its most testing periods in recent years, as a wave of retrenchments ripples through...
MOTOR PLAN DIRECT URGES SOUTH AFRICA DRIVERS TO PRIORITISE THEIR VEHICLE’S ROADWORTHINESS

MOTOR PLAN DIRECT URGES SOUTH AFRICA DRIVERS TO PRIORITISE THEIR VEHICLE’S...

South Africa continues to grapple with a high number of road-related incidents each year. While much attention is paid to drivers’ behaviour like speeding, distractions,...