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Mazda confirms plug-in hybrid for South Africa in 2027

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 27, 2026

Johannesburg- South Africa, 27 October 2026- Mazda Southern Africa has announced that it will launch its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in South Africa in 2027. This move signals Mazda’s entry into one of the local market’s fastest-growing segments. Bonite van der Merwe, Managing Director at Mazda Southern Africa, confirmed the plan during SA...

Hybrid-battery warranties are expiring: repair, replace or sell?

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 26, 2026

As more South Africans turn to hybrids to manage rising fuel costs, a new question is emerging for early buyers: what happens when the factory battery warranty expires? South Africa, Johannesburg- 26 October 2026, Hybrid electric vehicles are quickly gaining ground in South Africa. According to TransUnion, local preference for hybrids jumped from 30% at...

Cars.co.za recognised for its role in shaping South Africa’s automotive industry

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 22, 2026

South Africa, Johannesburg, Cars.co.za has been named Automotive Media House of the Year at the 2026 naamsa Accelerator Awards, powered by WesBank. Ryan Bubear also received the Automotive Journalist of the Year award. SA Auto Week 2026 in Durban unveiled this double honour, where Cars.co.za played a key role as official media partner. The awards...

Isuzu D-Max 1.9 vs 3.0: Which Diesel Makes the Most Sense for Your Budget?

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 22, 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa, 21 October 2026- With diesel prices putting extra strain on household budgets, South African bakkie buyers are facing a familiar dilemma: should you opt for the more affordable Isuzu D-Max 1.9-litre turbodiesel, or stretch for the extra power of the 3.0-litre? For many city-based families, the 1.9-litre strikes a practical balance between...

Chery Group Confirms Omoda C4 for South African Production at Rosslyn

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 22, 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa, Chery Group South Africa has announced plans to produce the new Omoda C4 at its Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, with local assembly set to get underway in the third quarter of 2027. South African buyers can expect the C4 to land as a fully imported model in early 2027, before local production...

Suzuki Dzire leads SA’s five most affordable new sedans in 2026

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 14, 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa – Crossovers and hatchbacks may be the top sellers in South Africa these days, but the humble sedan still has a strong role to play, especially for ride-hailing services, fleet operators, and families looking to stretch their budgets. Recent pricing updates show five new sedans on sale for under R300 000, with...

Vodacom South Africa and SmartOps Fleet have brought together partners from the technology, financial services, automotive and e-hailing sectors, in a new integrated programme designed to broaden participation in South Africa’s growing e-hailing economy.

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 7, 2026

Vodacom South Africa and SmartOps Fleet have brought together partners from the technology, financial services, automotive and e-hailing sectors, in a new integrated programme designed to broaden participation in South Africa’s growing e-hailing economy. With an ambition to introduce up to 55,000 vehicles over the next 9 to 12 months, the programme could support up...

S. Africa new-vehicle sales hit multi-year high in September

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 4, 2026

Industry data from Naamsa shows that September’s total not only surpassed the previous 2026 peak set in March but also pushed the market past the 60,000-unit threshold for the first time in several years. Alan Quinn, Chief Innovation and Product Officer at Cars.co.za, stated that “in September 2026 the new-vehicle market in South Africa surpassed...

Rising fuel costs accelerate South Africans’ shift toward fuel-efficient motoring and alternative energy, Cars.co.za’s consumer data shows

VirtualPulseNewsOctober 2, 2026

With October fuel-price adjustments projected to push inland 95-unleaded petrol close to the R30-per-litre threshold, South African motorists are fundamentally re-evaluating their transport budgets. However, new platform data from Cars.co.za reveals that rather than putting vehicle purchases on hold, sustained fuel price volatility is actively reshaping how consumers shop – accelerating consideration for hybrids, smaller-engine...

South Africa’s Car Market Is Changing- And Absa’s Numbers Tell a Powerful Part of the Story

VirtualPulseNewsSeptember 18, 2026

By Tana Malinga South Africa may still love its cars, but the latest industry intelligence suggests that the way motorists choose, finance and define value in a vehicle is undergoing a dramatic reset. That was the big message at Cars.co.za DealerCon 2026, held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 17 September, where the launch of...

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