Image supplied. South African organisations are undergoing the most severe fuel price shock in recent years driven by the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Despite this week’s decreases, different grades of fuel are still R4 to R6 higher than what they were in March 2026. The return of the fuel price to previous levels lies not in the oil markets but in government policy. The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, explains: "The temporary general fuel le

On image: Thanda Sithole, FNB & WesBank Senior Economist. South Africa's new vehicle market maintained its impressive momentum in June, recording its strongest June sales performance since 2007 despite mounting economic headwinds. According to The Automotive Business Council, NAAMSA, aggregate domestic new vehicle sales reached 54 482 units, representing an increase of 15,3% increase from the 47 269 units sold in June 2025. Meanwhile, export volumes continued to soften, decli

Image supplied. Kariega - Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) continues to support youth development through its participation in the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme, investing R40 million annually in support of this youth empowerment initiative. In 2026, VWGA welcomed 675 new trainees as part of the programme. From the 675 trainees set to be onboarded, 288 will be placed within the company (Kariega and Johannesburg) and 387 will be placed with external partners. This wil

Image Supplied. Kia South Africa is aware of the statement issued by the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) and Global NCAP regarding the #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test assessment of the Kia Sonet LS Model. The Sonet LS achieved three stars for child occupant protection and one star for adult occupant protection in the assessment. The adult assessment is specifically attributed to the absence of standard side curtain airbag protection in the entry-level specification

On image: L – R: Faizal Sallie (Powerphase Engineering), Martina Biene (VWGA Chairperson and Managing Director), Pumza Gwabeni (Nhaka The Legacy Group), Allon Raiz (CEO of Raizcorp). Kariega, Eastern Cape – With the vision of shaping a centre of excellence for Eastern Cape entrepreneurs, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) and Raizcorp joined hands in April 2011 to establish the Volkswagen Business Support Centre in Kariega. In the 15 years since, the centre has incubated 178 en

Johannesburg, 6 February 2026 – At the annual Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba, Audi South Africa outlined the brand’s strategic focus for the year ahead, reaffirming its commitment to product momentum, performance leadership and long-term brand growth in the local market. The update highlighted how Audi continues to build on its engineering heritage while aligning closely with the brand’s global transformation, including its entry into Formula One from 2026. Heritage as a foun

On image: Panel discussion exploring strategies to scale local aftermarket component production and more.

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On image: Craig Czank, captured moments before hitting the track at the 2021 Simola Hillclimb.

Images Supplied: Hey car enthusiasts, here’s some juicy news that just landed in my inbox and it’s especially sweet if the XC60 has ever caught your eye. Volvo Car South Africa has rolled out a seriously generous upgrade to its maintenance offering, and it’s only available for a limited time.

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