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CHERY UK celebrates breakthrough growth at inaugural Retailer Conference and Awards

CHERY UK hosted its first retailer-focused conference, celebrating growth and recognising top-performing partners Inaugural CHERY UK Retailer Conference provided a chance to share CHERY’s...

Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio Honored by Car and Driver as 2026 Editors’ Choice Luxury Sports Cars

Auburn Hills, Mich. – February 5, 2026 – Maserati has secured a prestigious spot on Car and Driver’s 2026 Editors’ Choice list, with both the GranTurismo coupe and GranCabrio convertible recognized in the Luxury Sports Car segment. Widely regarded...

Citroën Launches MY26 C3 and Aircross in South Africa with Smarter Features and Enhanced Comfort

Johannesburg, 3 February 2026 — Citroën South Africa has unveiled the Model Year 2026 (MY26) Citroën C3 and Aircross, bringing meaningful upgrades in technology, comfort, and everyday convenience to two of the brand’s fastest-growing vehicles in the local market....

Volkswagen Vivo Xpress: South Africa’s Smart New City Van

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is re-entering South Africa’s fast-growing urban delivery market with the launch of the new Vivo Xpress, a purpose-built A0 city van designed to meet the evolving demands of modern businesses. Available for sale from February 2026,...

BYD Named Official Car Partner of Glasgow 2026 Games

BYD has been confirmed as the Official Car Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, underlining the event’s ambition to set new benchmarks for sustainability while showcasing the latest advances in new energy mobility.The largest sporting event to be...

Rolls-Royce Spectre Secures Its Place as a Future Classic

Goodwood, West Sussex, Thursday 5 February 2026Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has long engineered its motor cars with a singular expectation: that they will be preserved, admired and passed from one generation to the next. Today, that philosophy is finding clear...

R26: several unconventional choices for the first Audi

It will be a long journey for Audi before it also wins in Formula 1, but the starting point already offers several ideas. The R26 presents atypical...

Aston Martin Names Breitling as Official Watch Partner

Aston Martin has announced a new global, multi-year partnership with Breitling, naming the Swiss watchmaker as its Official Watch Partner in a collaboration that brings together two marques shaped by speed, precision and enduring design. The alliance also confirms...

Kia Claims Second Spot in UK Sales as Sportage Leads the Way

Kia has opened 2026 with decisive momentum in the UK, securing its position as the second best-selling car brand in the market according to the latest vehicle registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)....

Renault Group delivers record-breaking true fleet performance in the UK

Renault finished 2025 as the third fastest-growing brand in true fleet in the UK, with volume up 68% year-on-year and more than doubled...

Polestar Expands Seamless Charging Experience Across Europe with Plug & Charge and Tesla Integration

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Polestar is taking the convenience of public EV charging to a new level. With access to over 28,000 Plug & Charge compatible charging stations and full integration of Tesla Superchargers into the Polestar Charge app, drivers...

Volkswagen Takes South African Prodigy Jonathan Mogotsi to Nürburgring 24-Hour

Johannesburg, 5 February 2026 – South African motorsport fans have a new reason to celebrate as Volkswagen Motorsport South Africa announces that 2024 SupaCup champion Jonathan Mogotsi will take his racing journey to the legendary Nürburgring 24-Hour in Germany....

Alfa Romeo and the Carabinieri Celebrate 75 Years of Italian Excellence at the “Arma 1814 Ski Challenge”

Alfa Romeo has officially marked the start of its celebrations commemorating 75 years of collaboration with the Carabinieri by participating in the prestigious “Arma 1814 Ski Challenge,” which concluded on February 1 in Selva di Val Gardena. At the...

Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town 2026 Opens Registration: Spotlight on Young Designers and Industry Innovation

Cape Town – The countdown is on for Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town 2026, returning to CTICC 2 from 14–16 July 2026. As Africa’s leading business-focused sourcing platform for the textile, fashion, and apparel industry, the event promises a dynamic...

Bentayga ‘X’ Concept revealed at FAT Ice Race as part of new Bentley Partnership

New off-road concept debuts at this year’s FAT Ice Race in Zell Am See In collaboration with FAT Ice Race, the Bentayga X Concept...

Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional Returns to Grimsthorpe Castle in 2026

Get ready to celebrate the wonderfully ordinary, because the 2026 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional is returning to its familiar home at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire on Saturday 25th July. Now in its 12th year, this quirky festival has...

Motul Becomes Official Lubricants Partner for Caterham Cars

ollaboration that brings together Caterham’s legendary lightweight sports car expertise and Motul’s renowned high-performance lubrication technology. The agreement ensures that every new Caterham Seven built at the company’s Dartford, UK headquarters will receive its first fill of Motul lubricants,...

South Africa’s Automotive Landscape Shifts Dramatically in 2025

JOHANNESBURG, 2026 – The South African car market is evolving faster than ever, and the latest demand data from Cars.co.za makes that crystal clear. Examining leads submitted on vehicles less than five years old and under 200,000 km during...

Leapmotor and Drive Electric Partner to Bring Premium Electric Mobility to South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa – 05 February 2025 – Leapmotor, part of Stellantis South Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with boutique electric vehicle (EV) rental company Drive Electric, marking a significant step in expanding premium electric mobility in South...

Alpine grows UK presence with new brand experience dealership in Edinburgh

Alpine has opened a new dealership in Edinburgh, expanding the brand’s UK retail network to 20 sites and bringing its driver-focused performance cars...

OMODA Expands C5 Lineup with Stylish New Hybrid C5 SHS

OMODA is set to elevate its popular C5 lineup with the introduction of the C5 SHS, a sleek coupé-esque hybrid, arriving in South Africa this March. Building on the success of the C5 as Brand O&J’s best-selling model, the...

Maserati Shines at The I.C.E. St. Moritz 2026 with Bespoke Debut and Historic Triumph

Modena, 3 February 2026 – Maserati’s presence at The I.C.E. St. Moritz 2026 concluded with remarkable success, reaffirming the Trident brand’s enduring blend of Italian luxury, racing heritage, and cutting-edge innovation. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the frozen...

Nissan and NMC Push Motorsport Limits with 2026 Programs

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC) have unveiled their 2026 motorsports initiatives, reinforcing the automaker’s commitment to leveraging racing as a proving ground for innovation. From the high-speed precision of...

Renault Dominates Diesel&EcoCar Magazine’s 2026 Used Car Awards

Renault has secured multiple accolades in Diesel&EcoCar Magazine’s 2026 Used Car Top 50 Awards, reinforcing the brand’s strength across key segments of the pre-owned market. The Renault Clio was crowned ‘Best Used Small Car 2026’ and ranked an impressive...

Engine case: Ferrari takes action on the compression ratio, but for 2027

The compression ratio is causing discussion in F1. The compression ratio of the 2026 power unit is not only causing discussion in the Formula 1 paddock while...

Shakedown Williams, Albon admits: “Difficult months. Not the start we wanted”

Finally on track Yesterday Williams finally took to the track at Silverstone, starting their 2026 season. It wasn't an easy start to the year for the Grove...

Dacia Jogger Crowned Best Value Used Estate Car 2026

Dacia’s reputation has long been built on one simple promise: give buyers exactly what they need, nothing they don’t, and price it sensibly. Increasingly, that promise is proving just as compelling on the used market as it is in...

Shakedown Williams, Albon admits: “Difficult months. Not the start we wanted”

Yesterday Williams finally took to the track at Silverstone, starting their 2026 season. It was not a simple start to the year for the Grove team, which...

Bentley Supersports Goes Full Send in CSR2 Mobile Racing

Bentley has always understood the theatre of performance. Not just speed or power in isolation, but the way engineering, craftsmanship and emotion collide when a car is pushed beyond the expected. Now, that theatre has found a new stage....

Škoda Auto steps up production in 2025, surpassing one million Škoda vehicles built

Best result in six years: 1,065,000 Škoda vehicles produced worldwide, representing a 15% increase compared to 2024 Component output amplified: more than 329,000 battery systems...

Norris is still hungry: “I achieved my life goal, but I still want to win”

It is a decidedly serene Lando Norris who presents himself to the press, including FormulaPassion, met at a conference organized by McLaren. The Englishman achieved what he...

Between unprecedented overtaking and strategies, Norris: “The races will have more action”

2026 is a new Formula 1, but not distorted for this reason. The protagonists are the new cars, more powerful when exiting corners and at the same...

Patrese: “Verstappen adapts better than anyone, he will be champion in 2026. Maybe Ferrari will surprise, and Hamilton is motivated…”

Revolution or restoration? Never before has the word "revolution" been used in Formula 1 news like this year. In fact, the 2026 cars will change their skin...

Williams, shakedown at Silverstone: these are the first km of 2026

Here is the Williams Williams finally takes to the track. The FW48 covered the first kilometers of the 2026 season today with a shakedown on the Silverstone...

Ocon: “It’s too early to define hierarchies. Mercedes very fast, but Ferrari well positioned”

F1 Shakedown, first impressions “Calm” is a word that team principals and drivers often say these days. All the protagonists of the Circus want to stay buttoned...

Isuzu Motors South Africa Charts Future with ‘Moving the World – For You’ Philosophy

Gqeberha – Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) recently hosted its 2026 IMSAf Address at the company’s Struandale manufacturing plant, using the occasion to reflect on eight years of transformation and to outline a clear, future-focused direction. The event marked...

McLaren hierarchy, Piastri: “I expect to be treated fairly, as I was in 2025”

Internal duel What will the relationship between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri be like in 2026? This is what professionals but also simple Formula 1 fans are...

Subaru Starts In-House BEV Production With E-Outback

Subaru has crossed a decisive threshold in its electrification journey, beginning in-house production of Battery Electric Vehicles at its Gunma Yajima Plant in Japan. At the centre of this milestone is the all-new Subaru E-Outback, the brand’s latest step...

Lexus GX: Refined Capability Earns 2026 SA Car of the Year Recognition

Recognition, when it comes, should feel inevitable. The Lexus GX was never designed to chase attention. From its deliberate philosophy of craftsmanship and refinement to its authentic capability, the GX has always been a vehicle that commands respect through...

Eden Motor Group Expands Mazda Representation to Four Sites in Thames Valley

Eden Motor Group has strengthened its partnership with Mazda by acquiring the Newbury franchise from MotorLux, bringing its total representation of the brand to four sites across the UK. The Newbury dealership has been relocated to a dedicated showroom...

Bentley breaks the ice with FAT International

Multi-year partnership between Bentley and FAT International begins at the FAT Ice Race in Zell am See New Continental GT S and GTC S...

Hamilton-Adami: according to Patrese a new race engineer can make the difference in 2026

Lewis Hamilton's many changes in 2026 Lewis Hamilton was at the center of the pre-season "market" movements, with a substantial clean-up of his entire entourage: first the...

Chery International’s Bold New Energy Brand Set to Arrive in the UK in 2026

London, 4 February 2026 – The UK automotive landscape is about to welcome a fresh, daring presence. Chery International has confirmed that LEPAS, its newest New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, will enter the UK market in the third quarter...

Nicki Thiim Joins DTM with Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in Dream Come True

Aston Martin Racing partner team Comtoyou Racing has confirmed that works driver Nicki Thiim (DEN) will compete in the 2026 DTM, piloting one of the Belgian squad’s two Vantage GT3 cars. This marks a historic first: a works Aston...

Broad Arrow celebrates success of its Global Icons: Online Auction series

INAUGURAL BROAD ARROW GLOBAL ICONS: ONLINE AUCTION ACHIEVES €18.3 MILLION IN TOTAL SALES WITH ASELL-THROUGH RATE OF 90 PERCENT  FIRST EVER PUBLIC SALE OF...

Williams, Vowles stops hiding: “The Barcelona test was the objective, we wanted to be there”

Williams presents the 2026 F1 single-seater Williams, a notable absentee from the F1 tests in Barcelona, ​​showed itself to the world for the first time in the...

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