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Motoring
New bakkies, car launches, petrol and road news from CAR magazine, Leisure Wheels and The Citizen.
Updated 14 Nov 2026, 12:45 SAST. Refreshed every 15 minutes.
Road test: 2026 Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 Double Cab Legend 4X4
Toyota’s decision to ‘update’ rather than start afresh with its best-selling Hilux double cab is both bold and brave. We evaluate the ninth generation in…
Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept revealed as off-road performance bakkie
Previewing a raft of bespoke performance-focused goodies, Jeep has whipped the wraps off the Wrangler Scrambler SRT concept. As reports surface about the possibility of…
Watch: Rally legend Michèle Mouton reunited with her Audi Quattro S1 at Pikes Peak
Rally icon Michèle Mouton has reunited with her Audi Sport Quattro S1 for a run up Pikes Peak. Watch the footage below… Many might have…
Volkswagen T-Roc R officially teased as near-production test unit
The upcoming Volkswagen T-Roc R has been teased via the German brand’s official social media channels, highlighting an updated design language with aggressive styling…
Mahindra Lifestyler bakkie spotted in South Africa wearing camouflage ahead of 2027 launch
We’ve spotted the South African-bound Mahindra Lifestyler double-cab bakkie, replete with camouflage wrap, in Johannesburg. Scheduled to launch in South Africa in 2027…
2027 Volkswagen Virtus previews updated Polo Sedan
Sporting new exterior bits, VW India has whipped the wraps off the facelifted Virtus, hinting at what may come to the local Polo Sedan lineup.
Subaru updates boxer engine for better performance and efficiency
Subaru is developing a next-generation boxer engine that targets 50% thermal efficiency through advanced combustion analysis and turbocharging. Subaru has confirmed that…
New Honda CR-V confirmed for 2027 with all-new hybrid powertrain
Honda has announced that the new CR-V is coming in 2027. The seventh iteration will feature a bold new design language and the Japanese automaker’s…
JLR court order forces destruction of seized BYD Ti7 files
A new JLR court order from The Hague overturns an evidence raid on BYD offices, requiring the destruction of seized Ti7 files and rejecting a…
Toyota Corolla Cross-based half-ton bakkie reveal time ‘set’, but….
Newly uncovered report stems from Argentina where production will reportedly take place. No approval has yet been made for South Africa.
CAR magazine December 2026 issue: What’s inside
The December 2026 issue of CAR magazine has hit the shelves. We highlight what you can expect to find in the latest issue… In the…
Huge 450km/h crash then speed record for BYD Yangwang
Footage has been released of a Yangwang U9 Xtreme suffering a catastrophic accident during high-speed testing in China.
Range-extending iCaur V27 launch date penned in for South Africa
V27 will become iCaur's flagship product and one of two range-extending electric vehicles the brand will launch before the end of 2026.
Zeekr slowly gearing up for South Africa based on new online discovery
Speculatively, the luxury new energy vehicle division of Geely looks set to start operations in 2027, though, this can still change.
Isuzu makes it clear: South Africa will get 2.2-litre diesel but ‘we won’t rush it’
The all-new RZ4F MaxForce unit is currently being tested, but won't be introduced in a rushed capacity to replace the recently reworked 1.9.
Botterill and TGRSA chase complete lockout at Bushveld 400
Having won all four rounds contested so far, the TGRSA team arrives in Thabazimbi on 13 and 14 November aiming to complete a clean sweep of the 2026 SARRC calendar.
Christmas comes early as MG slashes ZS Pro’s starting price
At R328 900, owning this compact SUV is now R68 700 more affordable than before.
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