2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (910+ words) By Uzziah Mutumbi, Gladman Thondhlana and Sheunesu Ruwanza We interviewed people from 49 high-income and 94 low-income homes in the major cities in the Eastern Cape. We defined high-income homes as those with a monthly income of more than R30, 000. Most of the…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (478+ words) Chinese brand Geely has launched the E2 as South Africa's most affordable electric car. With a starting price of R339, 900 for the baseline Aspire model, the E2 electric hatchback is R2, 000 cheaper than the BYD Dolphin Surf, which was the country's best-selling EV last…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (280+ words) Zimbabwe will introduce lithium concentrate export quotas and require commitments for more local processing as part of conditions to allow the resumption of mineral exports, the mines ministry has told producers. Africa's top lithium producer suspended exports of lithium concentrates…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (400+ words) Mercedes-Benz has treated its flagship EV " the EQS " to a final refresh before its replacement by the upcoming all-electric S-Class. Exterior enhancements include a revised front grille, a freshly sculpted bonnet with power domes, and new star motif-infused headlamps equipped…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (209+ words) Toyota South Africa is planning a large-scale gathering of Hilux owners in a bid to set multiple Guinness World Records. These include: The event is scheduled for May 13 at Nampo Park in Bothaville, Free State, where thousands of Hilux vehicles…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (227+ words) Hyundai Automotive South Africa has announced it will expand the Grand i10 range with a new Executive trim. The model will have the option of manual and automatic transmissions and is set to go on sale a month from now. Some…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (633+ words) Motoring editor, reporter and presenter European auto giant Stellantis is home to many storied brands. From Alfa Romeo to Peugeot, the conglomerate is responsible for vaunted motoring nameplates " and these have often struggled to achieve mass-market appeal in South Africa....

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (259+ words) The government has dismissed claims by Pretoria-born billionaire Elon Musk that his satellite internet firm Starlink is being blocked from operating in South Africa because he is not black. Taking to his social media platform, X, Musk accused South Africa…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (458+ words) US President Donald Trump's administration does not plan any changes to a crackdown on vehicle hardware and software from China, which effectively bars Chinese cars from the US market, US trade representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday. The rules were…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (549+ words) Mercedes-Benz this week unveiled its updated GLE SUV and Coup" models. Similar to its bigger brother, the GLS, the GLE is the recipient of a mild exterior makeover headlined by a new front bumper design and re-engineered headlamp clusters. The…...