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Lepas offering extra value deals on the new L6 EV
As Lepas prepares for the all-electric crossover‘s local market introduction, it has put together a deal whereby the first 50 customers to pre-order a L6 EV will receive R34 000 in charging equipment for free. This offer follows the Lepas L6 EV’s public debut at the 2026 Festival of Motoring held at Kyalami Grand Prix circuit back in August.
If Talarico loses, Texas Democrats may never win | Opinion
A Democrat last won statewide in Texas in 1994 . Since then, the party has lost more than 100 straight statewide contests , a losing streak surpassed only by that of the Harlem Globetrotters' hapless foil , the Washington Generals. Hope springs eternal, though.
Brabus 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio: SUV meets supercar
It is stated that the three core Brabus disciplines come together in what can only be described as one extraordinary supercar. And these are advanced coachbuilding, high-performance engineering and exclusive design inside and out. The car’s side profile is shaped by its king-size 24-inch wheels, wide fenders with exposed-carbon accents.
International Medical Aid Brings Global Health Education to the 2026 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference
International Medical Aid Brings Global Health Education to the 2026 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference International Medical Aid representatives and alumni at the IMA booth during the 2026 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference on October 17. IMA participated in the Pre-Health Fair and presented a workshop on cultural awareness, appropriate student roles and responsible clinical learning abroad.
Mental 860kW Mercedes-AMG GT SUV breaks cover
The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV is the first full-size SUV developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG in its 59-year history. Built on the dedicated …
New Omoda C4 to be first Chery Group model made in South Africa
Honda bakkie could be latest to join Mzansi double cab frenzy South Africa is bakkie country and the segment is evolving at a rapid pace. Not only are the Chinese coming to the party in their numbers, but …
GWM sneaks in potent new 310kW and 750Nm P300 bakkie
9 hours ago Kimi Antonelli has his first opportunity to secure the 2026 drivers' championship at this weekend's United States Grand Prix in Austin. Antonelli must win the race with Mercedes team-mate George Russell finishing ninth or lower and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton fifth or lower. Austin is the first of six …
Jetour goes silent on T1 and T2 payload capacity issue
It all blew up on social media first when it was noticed that the Jetour T1 and T2 only offered a 300kg payload capacity. Which is nothing for a vehicle pitched at adventure-oriented families. Put four average South African adults in the vehicle, and you will already be overloaded. And this is before you add any luggage, camping gear and other leisure items. I am not going to rehash this entire saga.
Jetour goes silent on T1 and T2 payload capacity issue
Toyota Fortuner 2 hours ago Updated Toyota Fortuner spotted testing ahead of 2027 global debut The Citizen - Charl Bosch • 2h Spied testing at the beginning of the year, the “next generation” Toyota Fortuner has again been sighted ahead of its world debut next year, reports … Southern Africa 1 hour ago GWM wins three naamsa Accelerator Awards, Haval takes new-energy title saffarazzi.com - Ruan Venter • 1h The story in brief• Three naamsa Accelerator Awards for GWM.• Haval named New Energy...
International Medical Aid Foundation (IMA) Highlights HOSA Members Learning From Healthcare Professionals in Kenya
An International Medical Aid participant receives a certificate during a program ceremony in Kenya. An International Medical Aid participant sits with schoolchildren during a small-group session at a school in Kenya. International Medical Aid participants gather with their certificates during a program ceremony in Kenya. HOSA members Sarah Benish and Sid Girada will discuss clinical learning and community outreach in Kenya on October 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
International Medical Aid Foundation (IMA) Highlights HOSA Members Learning From Healthcare Professionals in Kenya
International Medical Aid Foundation (IMA) Highlights HOSA Members Learning From Healthcare Professionals in Kenya An International Medical Aid participant receives a certificate during a program ceremony in Kenya. HOSA members Sarah Benish and Sid Girada will discuss clinical learning and community outreach in Kenya on October 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
Porsche Mission S: Hypercar performance, everyday usability
The Porsche Mission S was unveiled today at a pier in Queens, New York, with a view of the Manhattan skyline beyond. The significance of this move is that the first pictures of the mid-engined Porsche 550 Spyder on this very pier made their way around the world in 1953. As the brand’s first super sports car, the Porsche 550 Spyder is still regarded today as having defined the company’s identity.
Porsche Mission S: Hypercar performance, everyday usability
Technology 10 hours ago Tesla unveils Cyberfied new Roadster that can kickflip Electrek - Fred Lambert • 10h Tesla has unveiled a new version of its next-generation Roadster. As expected, it received Tesla’s latest design “cyberfication” and cold-gas thrusters to allow it to jump and flip through the air. The livestream featured impressive stunts but offered few details.
Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 – Extravagance meets performance
If ever there was a car that screams out “I want it, because I want it”, the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 is that car. There are far more subtle choices out there. But if you are looking for something that will allow you to make a statement about who you are, then look no further. Founded by Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl, the company began as an independent luxury car manufacturer in the early 1900s.
Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 – Extravagance meets performance
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Meet Ulterio Motiv’s R3.5 million Jeep Gladiator Maximus 6X6
Independently engineered and produced by Ulterio Motiv, the conversion begins with a standard Jeep Gladiator and incorporates significant structural and mechanical modifications that go way beyond a conventional accessory package.. According to the company, the payload capacity increases to 1090kg, while the gross vehicle mass increases to 3490kg. The good news though, is you can drive the Jeep Gladiator Maximus 6×6 on a normal EB license.
Meet Ulterio Motiv’s R3.5 million Jeep Gladiator Maximus 6X6
Automotive Design 3 hours ago Kevin McCloud: Why I’ll never buy another electric car inews.co.uk - Nick Harding • 3h On a recent three-hour drive up the M6, design guru Kevin McCloud set himself a challenge. Could he spot an original-looking car? “It appears to me … Marvin Harrison Jr. 7 hours ago Is Marvin Harrison Jr. playing this week?
SVI Engineering’s new bullet stopping Toyota Hilux
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Botterill and Köhne in TGRSA one-two at Vryheid 400
Guy Botterill and Henry Köhne made it three from three when they picked up the win at the VAPS HCV Vryheid 400 in KwaZulu-Natal. The Toyota GR Hilux IMT EVO crew completed the 420km event in a total time of 05h:26m:14s. Team-mates Saood Variawa and Charan Moore finished second, just 72 seconds behind. Conditions were very warm and humid on Friday, before turning overcast and cooler on Saturday, with light rain falling mid-morning before clearing in the early afternoon.
Botterill and Köhne in TGRSA one-two at Vryheid 400
Hybrid Vehicles 15 hours ago Ford’s Coolest New Ranger Brings Some Serious Street Truck Heat gearpatrol.com - By Gray Van Dyke • 15h The Blue Oval’s midsize pickup tempts across the pond with a winning take on the refined MS-RT variant.
Beautifully brutal Porsche 911 Turbo S excites like no other
I am not going to waste too much time talking styling. It is a very subjective topic, and I prefer that you look at the picture and make up your own mind. But what you can see just by looking at the new 911 Turbo S is that Porsche has leaned a little more towards the more aggressively styled RS models in the looks department.
Beautifully brutal Porsche 911 Turbo S excites like no other
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Dominant Carrick thrash Crusaders at Taylors Avenue
It was the perfect start for the home side who broke the deadlock after five minutes when Adam Lecky gave the hosts the lead. The visitors had no answer after the break as Jordan Forsythe, Danny Gibson and Daire O'Connor all scored in a dominant second half. Victory for the hosts brings an end to their five-game winless run in the league, while the Crues will look to bounce back when they host champions Larne next weekend.
We drive Ferrari’s rather exclusive R12-million Purosangue
Call it what you want. It’s a heady mix of supercar meets family car. And one that only the Italians out of Maranello can bring to the world. It’s not often that one gets to drive a R12-million car. Never mind spending a morning running it on one of the best roads in the Western Cape. The Du Toit’s Kloof Pass via the old R101 road. But this is exactly what the Citizen Motoring did.
We drive Ferrari’s rather exclusive R12-million Purosangue
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Crusaders beat Bangor after Wardell's late strike
Crusaders 2 - 1 Bangor FT Owen Wardell's late stunning strike was enough to see Crusaders overcome Bangor 2-1 at Seaview. The breakthrough arrived in the 16th minute when Aaron Reid steered Crusaders into the lead at the near post, finishing off a flowing move down the left.
Tough conditions expected at the Algoa National Rally
Hosted by the Algoa Rally Club, the iconic Algoa National Rally will be run as two standalone rounds of the championship. Friday’s Round 6 will be held in the fast, mountainous Longmore Forest while Saturday’s Round 7 moves to the softer farmland gravel around Uitenhage and Despatch. The weather adds another variable to contend with. I am told conditions in September can swing from a scorching 30 degrees to an icy six degrees with wind, rain and mist, all on the same day.
AA unhappy with Jetour T1 and T2 new payload rating explanation
Seemingly the issue around the low payload rating of the Jetour T1 and T2 is a long way from over with the Automobile Association (AA) chiming in now. The Citizen Motoring asked Jetour SA for comment on how it got to its new figure of 475kg, up from the original 300kg, and received the following response. “During the T2’s global development programme, Jetour’s head office engineering division tested the vehicle across a wide range of technical masses and operating parameters.
AA unhappy with Jetour T1 and T2 new payload rating explanation
California 2 hours ago Capitola must fix the Stockton Avenue Bridge — and explain how maintenance fell through the cracks lookout.co - by Kevin Maguire • 2h The Stockton Avenue Bridge — one of Capitola’s most recognizable landmarks — is now facing the prospect of a multimillion-dollar repair or … iPhone Duo 3 hours ago Apple VP Is Especially Proud the iPhone Duo’s Hinge ExtremeTech - Devesh Beri • 3h Marieb is asking users to "hold us accountable" when it comes to the crease's visibility.
Can GWM take on Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger with powerful new P500?
What Researchers Concede They Cannot Explain About Human Origins: 16 Things – Dino World Read all the way to the end – we save the one detail most people never think about for last. Most of us think evolution is a solved case: apes turned …
Hyundai takes on Chinese with new better priced Creta
Considering Hyundai South Africa hasn’t had much to shout about in terms of new models in the past two-years, it remain the country’s fourth best-selling brand. In that time, about 100 Chinese compact SUVs have been unveiled here. But at least there will be an up-kick in activities in the coming months from Hyundai. The new Venue will arrive in November this year. The Stargazer will be here early next year, and the all-new Tucson should touchdown in the middle of 2027.
Hyundai takes on Chinese with new better priced Creta
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Volvo ES90 is one smooth Scandinavian operator
New world map makes Africa look bigger: what’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain The UN has passed a non-binding resolution to endorse the Equal Earth Projection, a map which more fairly represents the true size of the Earth’s …
The Neue Klasse iX3 sets BMW up for a bright future
It’s not often that one attends a media launch of a new vehicle and the CEO of the company of stands up and says that it is the most important launch of a new vehicle in the history of his brand. But this is exactly what Peter von Binsbergen, CEO of BMW South Africa, did when he introduced the all-new BMW iX3. The Neue Klasse generation of vehicles is boldly being claimed as the reinvention of the brand. And this is a massive statement in a world where woke makes you go broke. Just ask Jaguar.
GWM to enter ‘SA’s Fastest Bakkie’ war with new P300 PHEV
Great Wall Motors (GWM) South Africa has announced that their P300 plug-in hybrid will be available in South Africa from the third quarter of this year. Positioned as an alternative to the 135kW/480Nm 2.4-litre turbodiesel P300 derivative, GWM’s first electrified bakkie will also break straight into the country’s Top 10 Fastest Bakkies. The GWM P300 PHEV made its world debut at the Beijing Motor Show in April.
GWM to enter ‘SA’s Fastest Bakkie’ war with new P300 PHEV
1:00 1 day ago South Africa: Lightning Strikes Golfer At Pretoria Driving Range In Startling Video. StringersHub • 1d Pretoria, South Africa - September 06, 2026 Pretoria, South Africa – A golfer was struck by lightning while playing at a driving range, with the moment captured on video filmed by kayladeep. The 60-second phone video shows an overcast Pretoria-area range. A man in a grey sweater, grey joggers and Adidas sneakers stands beside a black-and-white range pole with a driver in his hand.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez
The 2026 midterm election is officially eight weeks away, and campaigns are in full swing. However, the gubernatorial race between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton has been marked by two different strategies to winning over voters. At the same time, several key congressional races across the Golden State are gaining attention, particularly in swing districts or those with Dem-on-Dem contests.
Leapmotor B10 offers hybrid efficiency in good all-round package
Stellantis 1 day ago Stellantis in talks with Huawei, JAC over Maserati partnership Indiatimes - ET Auto • 1d Automaker Stellantis is in talks with China's Huawei and JAC Group for long term industrial cooperation on its struggling luxury brand Maserati, … Southern Africa 4 days ago Leapmotor South Africa range expansion soon to include B03X The Citizen - Charl Bosch • 4d Leapmotor has confirmed the arrival of a third model this year in what is expected to become its most affordable and...
iCaur South Africa encourages you to customise your V23
iCaur has introduced an OEM-backed customisation offering that allows you to personalise its vehicles, like the V23, through wraps, decals, accessories and more extensive styling options. Personalisation has always been central to iCaur’s thinking and the philosophy finds an especially clear expression in the V23. Its upright shape, distinctive proportions and clearly defined exterior panels provide a natural canvas for contrasting colours, graphic treatments and accessories.
iCaur South Africa encourages you to customise your V23
2 hours ago Apple’s new CEO is experienced in product design, and he’s already getting plenty of unsolicited suggestions. Apple’s new CEO John Ternus wrote “hello” in his first X post on Tuesday after taking the helm from former CEO Tim Cook, and his replies were immediately inundated with with requests for …
Botterill and Köhne triumph again in their TGRSA GR Hilux at Outeniqua 400
2:00 1 day ago Randy Quaid Slams Tom Cruise Over Anne Hathaway 'Days of Thunder 2' Role: "Anne Isn't Sexy" | THR News Video The Hollywood Reporter - THR • 1d Randy Quaid is sharing some thoughts on Anne Hathaway's casting in the 'Days of Thunder' sequel that he probably should've kept to himself.
Juiced up Geely Riddara is now South Africa’s fastest bakkie
We are truly heading into another universe when it comes to the claims being made around the performance abilities of bakkies going forward in this country. First, we had the BYD Shark that took out the Ford Ranger Raptor. The benchmark 0-100km/h time had been dropped from 6.9 seconds all the way down to 5.6 seconds. Very few thought the Ford Ranger Raptor would be beaten. But it was. Then BYD upped the engine capacity and power on the Shark and the time dropped to 5.5 seconds. Enter the JAC T9 PHEV.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County in south central Arizona until 9 p.m. MST. At 8:34 p.m. MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Painted Rock Dam, or 18 miles north of Gila Bend, moving northeast at 10 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County. It was located near Wenden, or 29 miles south of Alamo Lake, moving northeast at 15 mph.
Ford Everest actively aiming for Toyota Fortuner with new model
Just like South Africa’s bakkie sales war, it’s fierce out there when it comes to large go anywhere SUVs. Here, two names always crop up, Toyota’s Fortuner and Ford’s Everest. But here, unlike Hilux vs Ranger, that at times gets a bit close, it’s very much one sided in favour of Toyota’s Fortuner. Firstly, Fortuner outguns Everest with 12 derivatives to five, so you have more choice. And then you are dealing with the issue of pricing.
Florida restaurant's new Irish chef aims to earn Michelin star in 2027
The small, romantic, iconic 11 Maple Street restaurant in downtown Jensen Beach will reopen Oct. 8 with the same name, but new owners and a new fine dining menu, they exclusively told TCPalm this week. Irish chef-owner Mark Jones and wife Shayla, a Treasure Coast native, will continue to serve organic, locally sourced ingredients and make everything from scratch, as did 1985 founding chef-owner Mike Perrin.
Ford Everest actively aiming for Toyota Fortuner with new model
India 2 days ago He drives a Fortuner but spends his mornings sweeping roads.
Factory warranty vs extended motor warranty – Five things you must know
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TGRSA chases hat-trick of wins at the Outeniqua 400
Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) heads to the Western Cape’s Garden Route this weekend for the Century Property Developments – Century Racing Outeniqua 400. This is round 3 of the 2026 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), marking the halfway point of the season. Guy Botterill’s victory at last month’s GR Stella 1000 Marathon lifted him to the top of the overall standings on 60 points, six clear of team-mate Saood Variawa in second on 54 points.
TGRSA chases hat-trick of wins at the Outeniqua 400
Tyler Reddick has undergone a major change in his personal life, one that has benefited his entire family. He has finally addressed a lifelong issue …
Topless Brabus Bodo breaks cover
Throughout his life, Bodo Buschmann had a particular passion for powerful, fast open-top cars. And as a homage to the late founder of Brabus, the company has unveiled the Brabus Bodo Cabriolet. Limited to just 77 units worldwide, the open-top 2+2-seater combines a coach-built carbon fibre body with active aerodynamics and two distinctive launch configurations.
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