Motoring

Four-times Formula One world champion Max Verstappen declared his new Red Bull not much fun to drive and more like “Formula E on steroids” on the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain on Thursday.

Radical new halo model will arrive in limited numbers boasting twin-turbocharged V8 power and a top speed in excess of 320 km/h

In a world of Chinese copycats, the original premium crossover remains a compelling choice.

Tens of thousands of cars are being exported from China to Russia under grey-market schemes that often circumvent Western and Asian government sanctions and carmakers’ commitments to exit the Russian market.

BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of cars due to a potential fire hazard, the German premium carmaker said on Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton will have a second change of race engineer early in the Formula One season and said on Wednesday it will be detrimental to his second year at Ferrari.

A total of 34,452 used vehicles changed hands during the month – comfortably up on December 2025’s 30,742 units and January 2025’s 30,961.

Germany's position as a key automotive hub is threatened by declining investments and jobs drift abroad, prompting calls for growth-focused measures from Berlin and Brussels.

Volkswagen conducts rigorous testing on its locally produced vehicles, such as the Polo and Polo Vivo, at its Kariega plant in South Africa to ensure durability under local conditions.

Lepas products will also benefit from the existing nationwide network of more than 330 certified paint and body repair centres and a 24-hour roadside assistance programme.

Hynes will manage the team’s driver programme and work across racing operations, reporting to principal Graeme Lowdon

Chinese carmaker and Chery subsidiary iCaur has shared additional details about its V27 range-extender SUV, which is set for local introduction later this year.

This is a crucial year for the manufacturer, as it prepares to add a third model line at the Kariega plant in 2027.

The Motor Industry Bargaining Council (Mibco) is set to visit and inspect Engen service garage in Zone 5 in Diepkloof and the Astron garage in Turffontein, south of Joburg, after Sowetan made them aware of extra duties that petrol attendants are made to d

Aimed at buyers looking to stand out in the compact SUV segment, the newcomer differentiates itself with green exterior trim accents, green brake calipers and limited-edition branded carpets.