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The Suzuki Across offers good value and plenty of equipment from R349,900, but its 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine is underpowered for the SUV’s size.
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SPONSORED | 🏁 Gravel Kings 3.0 returns to the Nuy Valley, Worcester, from 18–20 September, with gravel drag racing, live music, overlanding displays and more. Full weekend passes start at R450. 🏎️

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SPONSORED | @Mazda_SA has announced the arrival of the all-new Mazda CX-5, featuring updated design, technology, safety and performance. 🚙
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PARTNERED | Meet the new Volkswagen Caravelle eHybrid, combining plug-in hybrid efficiency, 4MOTION all-wheel drive and a flexible seven-seat interior for everyday journeys and weekend adventures. Now available for pre-order in South Africa.

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All good things come to an end, they say, and in the cutthroat world of vehicle sales, not all models stand the test of time.
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These cars are disappearing from South African showrooms soon, including the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Audi A1 and Honda Civic.
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Tata's Osprey compact SUV has launched in SA, with four derivatives priced from R249,900 to R329,900, competing with the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.
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Brace for impact at the pumps this September! Driven by Middle East tensions, petrol jumps by R1.34 per litre, while diesel surges up to R3.15 from Wednesday.
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Brace for impact at the pumps this September! Driven by Middle East tensions, petrol jumps by R1.34 per litre, while diesel surges up to R3.15 from Wednesday.
Read more: https://t.co/jH0TakBQ6B
#FuelPriceSA #PetrolHike #DieselIncrease

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Jetour’s T-Series SUVs were an instant hit after being launched in South Africa in 2025, particularly the rugged-looking T2, which also scooped the country’s official Car of the Year title in early 2026.
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From looksmaxxing to sleepmaxxing, Gen Z has turned everything into a trend—and now GWM is taking it to the roads.
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GWM will soon launch the new Haval Jolion Max in South Africa, slotting between the Jolion Pro and H6.
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Petrol and diesel prices are set for sharp increases from Wednesday, September 2, after ongoing conflict in the Middle East put international oil prices under pressure.
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Steep fuel price increases are forecast for September, largely as a result of international oil prices remaining elevated due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Read on https://t.co/FqLIHhmF8i #FuelPrices #DieselHike #SouthAfricaNews