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Changan has officially announced their plans to re-enter the South African commercial vehicle sector, under their “Changan Commercial" brand name. This move follows the brand’s entry into the South African market last year with their passenger vehicles, such as the UNI-S and Hunter K50 REEV, both cars which we have already featured and reviewed.

We put the new Suzuki Across through its paces. From a gorgeous design, comfortable interior and surprisingly good practicality, the Across definitely has a lot to offer, but the question remains, is this the crossover you've been waiting for?

Following the roll-out of the all-new 9th-generation Toyota Hilux, the double cab-variant of the new Hilux was the first of its kind to roll-off the assembly line. This was a grand milestone. Not only did it signify Toyota’s reliance on the KZN province but also emphasised KZN as the central hub for distributing the popular bakkies across both Africa and Europe.

The updated Renault Kiger is finally here in South Africa, bringing with it updated styling and new features. The Kiger has already well-established itself in South Africa as an affordable, sub-compact crossover.

Dunlop has announced the completion of a R1.7 billion investment to the manufacturing plant. The main aim of this investment is quoted to deliver new world-class technology to the facility.

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Changan has decided to release their new Hunter 2.0D for South Africa, cutting back on looks and features but for sure doubling down on utility. Surprisingly, however, this bakkie has a French side…

The car culture in South Africa is truly something else. Really, it was a varied mix of South African built vehicles and imported cars from a variety of other countries.

Grant Adlam and I got the opportunity to review Changan’s 7-seater family SUV, the CS75 Pro, and oh my did it wow us in more ways than just design.

Chinese cars have completely redefined what truly makes a luxurious car. And to that point, is where we see GWM’s Haval H6 PHEV shine in that aspect.

A recent press release by Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) confirms the automaker’s R10.4 billion investment at their Prospecton manufacturing plant in Durban. This investment follows the brand’s launch of the 9th generation Toyota Hilux, which will be built at this plant.

The Changan Hunter K50 REEV is an AWD range-extender electric bakkie with a futuristic design paired with proper luxury. This is also the world’s first range-extender electric bakkie.