January 2025 – DFSK South Africa is proud to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated DFSK K01S Bakkie, a versatile, fuel-efficient, and rugged compact utility vehicle built to tackle the toughest tasks while ensuring operational savings. Designed for a range of industries, including construction, logistics, and trades such as electrical and solar companies, the DFSK …

South Africa – DFSK is proud to introduce the C35 Panel Van, a durable and dependable solution for businesses seeking an efficient, versatile, and cost-effective commercial vehicle. Designed to meet the demanding needs of South African entrepreneurs, the DFSK C35 offers outstanding reliability and performance, making it the ideal partner for daily business operations.The C35 Panel …

For Alfa Romeo, 2025 has begun with a prestigious result. Quattroruote readers have named the Alfa Romeo Junior “Innovation of the Year 2025,” an authoritative award bestowed by one of Italy’s leading automotive magazines. The vote, cast online by a passionate and enthusiastic audience, rewarded the Biscione brand’s latest masterpiece with 16% of preferences, surpassing …

Kariega, 5 February 2025 – Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has officially taken over the local retail operations of the Ducati Brand in South Africa, effective 1 January 2025. The announcement of Ducati as the fourth brand in Volkswagen Group Africa’s brand portfolio in South Africa was made at the annual media event hosted in Kariega. The addition …

On top of achieving a new record production volume for its Kariega plant in 2024, Volkswagen Group Africa also ended last year with its best-ever performance in terms of export.The company’s plant in Kariega, which has been exporting vehicles since 1992 and manufacturing Polos since 1996, exported 131 485 units of this popular vehicle in …

Alfa Romeo’s 2025 is off to a flying start thanks to the exciting sales results for the Junior: just a few weeks since launch, over 22,000 orders have been placed, with a BEV mix of 21%. This result far exceeds forecasts, instilling a great deal of confidence now the line-up is complete, courtesy of the arrival of the …

Kariega, 5 February 2025 – Volkswagen presents the all-new Tayron, launching in the second half of 2025. The 7-seater sport utility vehicle is positioned between the Touareg and the Tiguan and the vehicle is engineered and built in Wolfsburg, Germany. Technology systems that were first developed for the Touareg have been adapted. Examples of the technology transferred to the …

Kariega,  5 February 2025 – Volkswagen introduces the new entry level Golf, launching in the first quarter of 2025. The new Golf impresses with a next-generation infotainment system, a more intuitive operating concept, a sharper front and rear end design as well as efficient drive systems.Revamped front and rear and new light design. The new Golf can be recognised by its …

Kariega, 5 February 2025 – Volkswagen has added two new derivatives to its best-selling T-Cross line up for the 2025 model year. The T-Cross has been the best-selling Volkswagen SUV with over 36 000 cars sold since its launch in 2019. The new two derivatives, the T-Cross 1.0 TSI 70kW manual and 1.0 TSI 85kW DSG are offered as …

Chinese cars have long been criticised, often unfairly so. The latest models from China are a far cry from the admittedly inferior products that reached South African shores more than a decade ago. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced safety features, and stylish exterior design, the new crop offers a luxurious experience at an appealing price …