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  1. M

    Advice: Used car in motorplan issues

    I'm posting here in case someone with more experience has maybe dealt with this before. I bought a used car a 2021 BMW 320i about two months ago. The car still has motorplan which was transferred to my name. I bought this car from a dealership (not bmw) and they had the quality check done by BMW...
  3. P

    Advice on MIOSA and Big Dealership

    Hi Guys! I need advice please, I was in the market to buy a vehicle and I went to two dealership. I asked them I want a certain spec and I want the adaptive cruise control function, I was told my car has the Driving Assist Pack on and when I purchase the car I can buy the Driving Assist Plus...
  4. jostian

    [S] 4x OEM BMW 17 inch 414 style Rims

    All four are in great nick, 2 rims hit a pothole and have been repaired by TWT (x-rayed and they are perfect) other 2 are mint (see photos) Age: 7 odd years Do you include packaging: yes Warranty: No Reason for selling: bought 4 new rims Location: Pretoria Shipping: No/On you Collection: Yes...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    BMW dominating Audi and Mercedes-Benz in EV race

    BMW dominating Audi and Mercedes-Benz in EV race For German luxury-car makers, being first to fail is proving valuable when it comes to electric vehicles. After a bruising initial crack at bringing EVs to market, BMW AG is lapping its rivals. In 2008, BMW engineers set out to develop an...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Six sweet rides coming to SA in 2024

    Six sweet rides coming to SA in 2024 South African motoring fans have a range of exciting cars to look forward to in 2024, with major brands like BMW, Ford, Mini, and Renault bringing new vehicles to the country in the new year. Notable additions include a new BMW 5 Series, a second electric...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    SA's visa chaos worsening skills shortage and putting big investments at risk

    SA's visa chaos worsening skills shortage and putting big investments at risk In one of the world’s most unequal nations an acute shortage of skilled workers is restraining already tepid growth, limiting job creation and pushing some foreign investors to think about moving their money...
  8. Jan

    BMW will stop locking features behind a monthly subscription

    BMW kills controversial heated seats subscription BMW will stop locking hardware-based features like heated seats behind a monthly subscription service for those that don't want to buy it upfront, Autocar reports. The publication recently spoke to BMW board member for sales and marketing...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    BMW bumps EV spending after doubling sales

    BMW bumps EV spending after doubling sales BMW AG is stepping up spending on its electric-car rollout after the luxury-car maker’s battery-vehicle deliveries more than doubled during the first half of the year. The level of buyer interest in EVs means BMW is “investing more than originally...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla still destroying German automakers in EV sales

    Tesla still destroying German automakers in EV sales Germany’s automakers announced bold plans the last several years to shift to electric cars and challenge Tesla Inc.’s dominance. Instead, they’re only falling further behind. [Bloomberg]
  11. T

    Use BMW as a First Car or Use Suzuki Swift Sport 2015

    I'm looking to buy my first car and found a 2015 BMW 316i with 126k on the clock for R200k. It has full service history but my concern is maintenance after the fact. I believe that they are very expensive to maintain give the service cost and parts. As an alternative I was looking at a...
  12. Jan

    BMW announces two new electric car models and a hybrid

    BMW launches three new electric cars BMW has unveiled three new electric cars that will first launch in the US in late 2023. The line-up comprises two fully-electric models — the i4 xDrive40 and i7 eDrive50 — and the plug-in hybrid 750e xDrive.
  13. Jan

    AutoTrader's most viewed and enquired-about hybrid cars

    Most wanted hybrid cars in South Africa There is mounting interest in hybrids among South African car buyers, according to a recent survey by the online vehicle classifieds platform AutoTrader. Data on new vehicle registrations from the National Automobile Association of South Africa (Naamsa)...
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  14. Jan

    Autotrader's most-searched-for second-hand cars, with average selling prices

    South Africa's most popular second-hand cars — and how much they sell for Autotrader's Annual Car Industry Report for 2022 has revealed the most popular second-hand cars in South Africa, with the top spot belonging to the Toyota Hilux. The bakkie is listed for an average price of R465,178 and...
    • Jan
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    • autotrader bmw ford ranger second-hand car toyota toyota hilux volkswagen
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  15. Jan

    Tesla Model Y popular on AutoTrader, despite not being sold in South Africa

    Most wanted electric cars in South Africa AutoTrader has published its latest Annual Car Industry Report, revealing the most searched-for, most-viewed, and most-listed electric vehicles (EVs) on its South African website in 2022. The motoring classifieds platform measured 159% more EV advert...
    • Jan
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    • audi autotrader bmw electric vehicles (evs) jaguar mini porsche taycan tesla tesla model y
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  16. Jan

    BMW recalling some electric cars in US over pedestrian warning problems

    BMW recalls thousands of EVs for not making pedestrian warning sounds BMW is recalling around 3,500 of its electric vehicles for failing to play warning sounds while reversing or travelling at slow speeds, The Verge reports. As EVs are relatively quiet compared to traditional internal...
  17. Jan

    Electric vehicles coming to South Africa in 2023

    All the electric vehicles coming to South Africa in 2023 — including the most affordable yet A slew of new electric vehicles (EVs) is set to roll out in South Africa in 2023. Last year saw the highest number of new electric car models launched to the local market yet.
    • Jan
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    • audi automotive business council (naamsa) bmw gwm kia mercedes-benz rolls royce toyota volvo
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  18. Jan

    Hybrid and fully electric cars coming to South Africa in 2023

    Electric cars and hybrids coming to South Africa in 2023 Several new fully-electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are set to hit South Africa's roads in 2023. 2022 has been a bumper year for sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the country. Numerous new models entered the market, and consumers...
  19. Jan

    Hackers uncover serious vulnerabilities that let them remotely unlock and start cars

    Serious security bugs allowed hackers to remotely unlock and start millions of cars Yuga Labs security researchers discovered severe vulnerabilities in Hyundai's mobile apps and a smart vehicle platform used by multiple carmakers, both of which allowed hackers to remotely control several...
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    • bmw honda hyundai jaguar land rover lexus nissan siriusxm subaru toyota yuga labs
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  20. Jan

    BMW XM hybrid launching in South Africa with R3.4-million price tag

    BMW launching XM hybrid in South Africa for R3.4 million BMW has announced the pricing for two new cars from its M-series coming to South Africa next year, including the powerful XM plug-in hybrid. The BMW XM is the company's first high-performance car with an electrified drive system, and the...
  21. Jan

    South Africa's most popular electric cars and the new models launching soon

    Most-popular electric cars in South Africa — with new Audi, VW, and Toyota models coming The most popular electric vehicles (EVs) sold in South Africa include Audi's RS e-tron GT, BMW's i3 and iX, the Porsche Taycan, and the Jaguar i-Pace, according to search data from AutoTrader. South...
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