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  1. Jan

    Cheap and fuel-efficient cars available in South Africa

    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...
  2. Jan

    Cars that are more expensive second-hand than new in South Africa

    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...
  3. 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)...
  4. 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...
  5. Jan

    Pick-ups (bakkies) coming to South Africa in 2023

    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...
  6. 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.
  7. Jan

    Best-selling car brands in South Africa for 2022

    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...
  8. 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...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla has lost over R3.73-trillion market value in December 2022

    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...
  10. Jan

    Toyota builds Lexus prototype with simulated manual transmission

    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.
  11. HAL 9000

    2022 / 2023 Toyota Innova Hycross

    2022 / 2023 Toyota Innova Hycross - Indian Motoring Press First Drive Reviews Autocar India carandbike MotorBeam ZigWheels
  12. 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...
  13. Jan

    South Africa's best-selling 4x4s for October 2022

    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...
  14. 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...
  15. Jan

    Toyota subcontractor puts customer database key on Github - South Africans likely unaffected

    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...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Hybrids coming to South Africa soon

    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...
  17. Jan

    Toyota Corolla Cross rivals coming to South Africa

    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...
  18. Jan

    Land Cruiser six-wheeler with an automated grenade launcher that shoots down drones

    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...
  19. Jan

    Most affordable cars with fuel efficiency over 20 kilometres per litre

    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.
  20. Jan

    Petrol vs hybrid fuel costs on a South African road trip

    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...
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