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Road Tests ▪ Posted August 23, 2026 GWM GWM’s latest addition to the compact-SUV segment marries fantastic value with genuine quality and driver engagement. We evaluate the Ora 5 in HEV guise for a comprehensive road test. Image: Peet Mocke GWM’s latest addition to its Ora family of new-energy vehicles was only revealed at the Beijing Auto Show in May of this year, but the Chinese firm’s SA arm has already managed to secure a six-model consignment for our market.

Motoring News ▪ Posted August 22, 2026 ToyotaRAV4 First unveiled in 1989, the Toyota RAV FOUR would go on to dominate sales decades after its initial launch. We detail the original concept. Image: Toyota To many, the Toyota RAV4 is considered the car that essentially kicked off the trendy crossover/SUV craze when it first hit the global market back in 1994, but its progenitor can be traced back to a concept unveiled at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show.

New Models ▪ Posted August 21, 2026 Chery Chery has bolstered its local Tiggo 7 lineup with the introduction of the Distinction Dark Edition, the new entry point to the range. See pricing and specs below… Image: Chery Positioned as the new entry point in the local Tiggo 7 range, Chery has introduced the Distinction Dark Edition, which brings with it “a series of exterior and interior changes”.

New Models ▪ Posted August 21, 2026 Nissan Nissan has announced when the Tekton will arrive in South Africa. Here’s when the Japanese automaker’s Renault Duster-based compact SUV will launch in our market. Image: Nissan Built on the same India-based production line as the new Duster, the Tekton is underpinned by the Renault-Nissan Alliance CMF-B platform. The Tekton’s bodywork is slightly larger than its Renault cousin’s; measuring 4 348 mm in length, 1 815 mm in width, and 1 674 mm in height.

Motoring News ▪ Posted August 21, 2026 MG For the 2026 model year, MG has introduced a selection of upgrades to the local MG3 lineup. See pricing below… Image: MG Included with the updates made to the MG3, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone screen mirroring are now standard across the range. Luxury+ trim gains two front USB Type-C ports and a new high-definition 360-degree surround-view camera array.

Motoring News ▪ Posted August 20, 2026 We’ve rounded up the five most fuel-efficient turbopetrol-powered compact SUVs currently available in SA for under R400k. See the full list below… 5.

New Models ▪ Posted August 20, 2026 Announced via a social media post, Lepas has confirmed the L6 EV is ‘coming soon’ to SA. Here’s what we know so far… Image: Lepas Lepas has announced the L6 EV is ‘coming soon’ to our market via a teaser image posted on Instagram. The L6 EV will be this Chery sub-brand’s first fully electric vehicle in South Africa. The L6 EV measures 4 570 mm in length, 1 852 mm in width, and 1 683 mm in height. The wheelbase spans 2 700 mm.

Industry News ▪ Posted August 20, 2026 Volkswagen Volkswagen’s Plant Kariega manufacturing facility has set a new monthly production record in July 2026, with 17 009 units rolling off the assembly line. Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has set a new record for the number of vehicles built at Plant Kariega in a single month.

New Models ▪ Posted August 20, 2026 Leaked images of the updated Jetour T2 have been leaked online ahead of its official reveal at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show. Image: autohome.com.cn The Jetour T2 made its global debut in 2023. Now, three years later, the facelifted version of the Chinese automaker’s ever-popular SUV is set to be unveiled at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show, which takes place from 21-30 August. And ahead of the updated model’s official reveal, leaked images have surfaced online.

New Models ▪ Posted August 19, 2026 VolkswagenT-ROC VW has announced the all-new T-Roc is available to pre-order ahead of its official launch in September 2026. Image: Volkswagen The new T-Roc is now available to pre-order. The local arm of the German automaker has expressed that this decision comes with buyers wanting to secure their place in the T-Roc order book ahead of its official launch in early September 2026.