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The Ford Ranger remained South Africa’s top-selling used vehicle on AutoTrader, though volumes were down 7.5% compared with the same month last year. Picture:

Rising fuel prices reshape SA’s used car market as big SUVs lose ground

Soaring fuel prices in South Africa push buyers to smaller, fuel-efficient cars

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff
Spot the side-exit exhaust in the Volkswagen Golf R 24H.

Extreme Volkswagen Golf R race car to tackle Nürburgring in 2027

The project coincides with the 25th anniversary of Volkswagen R

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff
Fuel supply remains stable despite messages circulating that encourage the public to rush to filling stations. Stock image

Government urges motorists not to panic-buy fuel as supply remains stable

Motorists have been urged to continue buying fuel as normal, with government and industry bodies dismissing fears of a national shortage.

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff
The new luxury people mover is sleeker and powered by an all-electric powertrain.

Everything you need to know about the new electric Mercedes-Benz VLE

A wide range of packages allows customers to customise the VLE’s interior and exterior

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff
The Across is the brand’s most spacious model.

This is how much the all-new Suzuki Across will cost in South Africa

Manufactured by Maruti Suzuki in India — where it is known as the Victoris — Suzuki says the Across is its most advanced SUV yet.

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff
The stylish looking Lepas L4 is a compact SUV that still offers generous cabin space

Lepas L4 the latest Chinese SUV to enter SA market

Chery subsidiary Lepas is launching its new L4 compact SUV in South Africa, featuring a 1.5l turbocharged engine, a 13.2" infotainment system, and other modern amenities

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff
Rainer Zietlow and his ID Buzz outside the Volkswagen plant in Kariega. Picture:

Guinness World Record driver in SA to set EV record in VW ID Buzz

Rainer Zietlow is driving a long-wheelbase VW ID Buzz with an 86kWh battery pack

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff
The Mitsubishi Destinator is built at the brand’s Indonesian plant, which also produces the Outlander Sport and Xpander. Picture:

Spacious new Mitsubishi Destinator gearing up for SA launch

Mitsubishi is set to launch its new Destinator compact crossover SUV in South Africa in the first half of the year.

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff
Finished in non-metallic paint and described as being in near-new condition, the short-wheelbase Defender has reportedly never been driven in the rain.

Would you shell out R1.3m for a pristine 2015 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-Up?

A 2015 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-Up with fewer than 125 miles (201km) on the clock is set to go under the hammer in the UK.

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff
The Toyota Hilux was SA's second best-selling used vehicle in January. Picture:

Used car sales jump 11% in January as 2026 gets off to strong start

A total of 34,452 used vehicles changed hands during the month – comfortably up on December 2025’s 30,742 units and January 2025’s 30,961.

  • Sowetan Motoring Staff