Hilux and Ranger drivers in for big pain in April
South Africans driving large diesel-powered vehicles, including some of the country's top-selling bakkies and SUVs, could pay up to R691 more on a tank of fuel from next month.
That is based on the prices of products in South Africa's petroleum...
BYD launching electric bakkie for global market this year
Chinese electric vehicle juggernaut BYD Co. plans to launch its first electrified pickup truck for the global market later this year, throwing down the gauntlet to Toyota Motor Corp.’s popular Hilux, Ford Motor Co.’s Ranger and Isuzu...
Ford launching plug-in hybrid Ranger — with backup power capability
Ford Australia has announced it will add a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model to its Ranger bakkie line-up in early 2025.
The carmaker said the Ranger PHEV will combine electric driving capability with the...
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...
Ford South Africa's braai robot can cook 120 pieces of meat in 12 minutes
Ford South Africa's Silverton Assembly Plant has modified one of its old vehicle assembling robots using decommissioned tools to turn it into an automatic braai machine.
The TCF BBQ (Braai Boerewors Quickly) can braai...
Ford invests R600 million in South African engine factory
Ford will invest R600 million in the Struandale Engine Plant located in Gqeberha to support the launch of a new 3.0L V6 turbodiesel engine and upgrades to the existing assembly line for its 2.0L engines.
The company announced the...
This armoured Ford Ranger can stop an AK-47 bullet
It’s no secret South Africa is, sadly, a dangerous place to live. Murder and violent crimes are rife, with a woefully under-equipped police service unable to combat wrongdoings.
All of us intrinsically lock our doors as soon as we get into the...
Hi everyone
Please help me choose reliable double cab between R80k and R140k
I drive a small reliable honda jazz. Car gives me no problems. As a person grows there comes a time when you need a bakkie of some sort to pick this and that.
I need double cab so I can also accommodate my small...
Hi.
I need to buy a car. Budget between R50k and R90k
My needs are low fuel consumption and low maintenance.
I am tempted to go for either around 2005 to present ford ranger double cab selling at less than R100k or around 2005 toyota double cab. If lucky recent years. Selling at less...