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Published 15 Aug 2026
Chery South Africa is set to launch the fully electric Chery Q in September, priced from R350,000. Winner of the 2026 Red Dot Product Design Award, the Q blends compact city-friendly dimensions with a spacious cabin, up to 400 km of range, and advanced driver-assistance features — making electric mobility more accessible to local motorists. Read more
Published 14 Aug 2026
DENZA, BYD’s premium brand, has unveiled its first SUV - the BAO 5 - at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. With a powerful 544PS plug‑in hybrid system, 90km pure‑electric range, and advanced cabin tech including a Devialet 18‑speaker audio system, the BAO 5 blends off‑road capability with luxury comfort. Read more
Published 14 Aug 2026
From the original Golf 1 GTI in 1976 to the modern Golf GTI Edition 50, Volkswagen's hot hatch has defined driving passion for 50 years. "Image courtesy of Volkswagen AG"
Published 19 Jun 2026
The Jetour T2 made history by clinching the 2026 Car of the Year (COTY) title, marking the first time a Chinese brand has won the award in SA.
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