Fiat and Suzuki beat VW and Ford in running costs in South Africa
South Africa's fuel price has remained high since the surge in oil prices resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Although oil prices have come down, the US dollar has strengthened, and the rand has weakened, leading to an...
These second-hand cars sell for more than you can buy them new
As vehicle manufacturers struggle to meet the demand to fulfil orders, the prices of second-hand cars have skyrocketed, and in some cases, are selling for more used than new.
MyBroadband selected a range of the most popular vehicle...
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)...
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...
Bakkies launching in South Africa in 2023
South Africans in the market for a new bakkie in 2023 have a lot to look forward to, including a high-power Ford Raptor, a plug-in-hybrid JAC double-cab, and an updated Volkswagen Amarok.
Other manufacturers that could launch new bakkies in South...
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.
South Africa's best-selling car brands
Toyota is the most popular car brand in South Africa, and by some margin, with the manufacturer selling 62,234 more vehicles in 2022 than the next best-selling brand, Volkswagen.
According to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers...
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...
Tesla has lost over R3.73-trillion market value in December 2022
The automaker that, for the longest time, could do no wrong is capping off a rough 2022 with an awful December.
Tesla lost about $219 billion (R3.73 trillion) of market value just this month entering Friday’s session, which is...
Toyota makes electric car with simulated manual transmission
Toyota has built a prototype electric vehicle (EV) that boasts a simulated manual transmission, Car and Driver reports.
The company showcased the EV — a special version of the Lexus UX 300e crossover — to journalists in Europe last week.
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...
Best-selling 4x4 vehicles in South Africa
South Africa's top-selling 4x4 vehicles include a range of options — from utilitarian single-cab bakkies to luxurious 7-seater SUVs —with prices from around R300,000 and closing in on R1 million for top-specced models.
With plenty of rural backroads to...
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...
Toyota warns database with 300,000 customers exposed after access key was accidentally put online
Toyota has warned the personal information of almost 300,000 customers using its T-Connect car app may have been exposed after access to its database was accidentally leaked online...
Hybrids coming to South Africa soon
South Africa is getting several new hybrid cars in the coming months that could save motorists thousands on fuel every year.
Although the fully-electric vehicle (EV) market in South Africa is still in its infancy, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have been...
New hybrid cars coming to South Africa — including a new Toyota and rivals for the Corolla Cross
South Africa is getting several new hybrid cars in the coming months that could save motorists thousands on fuel every year.
Although the fully-electric vehicle (EV) market in South Africa is still...
South Africa's armoured Land Cruiser that can shoot down drones
SVI Engineering has announced the MAX 3 six-wheeler, a new variant of its bullet-resistant vehicle range.
“Like the standard version of the MAX 3, this new variant is built on Toyota’s trusty Land Cruiser 79 chassis and likewise...
Cheapest cars in South Africa that can drive 20 kilometres on a litre
Several budget cars in South Africa can drive 20 kilometres or more on a single litre of fuel.
Although petrol and diesel prices have come down in September, they are still much higher than they were for most of 2022.
How much you could save on petrol by switching to a hybrid
Owning a hybrid car could save South African motorists substantial sums on fuel in the long run, although the up-front costs to buy such vehicles are relatively high.
MyBroadband compared the fuel cost of driving hybrid vehicles from...