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 For all the changes taking place online, the showroom still holds one advantage technology cannot reproduce. The first time a customer sees a salesperson may no longer be across a showroom desk. It may be on Instagram or TikTok, where a quick walkaround of a newly arrived car lands in their feed between cooking videos, news clips and whatever else the algorithm has decided to serve them that day. Sometimes that person is already looking for a car. Sometimes the video simply puts a model on …

Until fairly recently, the conversation around electric cars in South Africa focused largely on whether they were a realistic option locally. Price, access to charging, long-distance travel and the stability of the electricity supply were all cited as obstacles. These remain valid considerations, although growing sales across several forms of electrification show that they are not preventing the market from developing. Figures from naamsa show that 4,585 new-energy vehicles were sold during the …

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Affordable Living Solutions Africa (ALSA), South Africa’s pioneering property development franchise, has reached a major milestone. Two years after its launch, the group boasts 13 active franchisees, with its first project officially breaking ground in Kuilsrivier, Western Cape. Founded by Dutch entrepreneur Hans van Breugel, ALSA aims to bridge the national affordable housing gap while empowering local developers. The franchise model equips mid-career …

Following the arrival of the L4, Lepas South Africa is dialling up the heat with the all-new L6, a larger, sharper, and feature-packed SUV built to impress.  The L6 is available in two derivatives, Javan and Pantera, both powered by a 108 kW/225 N.m 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Measuring 4,554 mm long and riding on a 2,700 mm wheelbase, the L6 offers 435 litres of luggage space, increasing to 1,255 litres with the second row folded. Key features …

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is educating the public about what different urine colours may indicate and when a colour change could warrant medical attention. While it may not be something most people like to discuss, the colour of your urine can provide valuable clues about your hydration levels, diet, medication use, and even potential underlying health conditions. Although many colour changes are harmless and temporary, others may indicate that your body …

The enhanced five-year/105 000 km maintenance cover strengthens Subaru’s ownership proposition, with the option to extend cover to seven years/150 000 km.   Subaru Southern Africa has introduced an enhanced maintenance plan as standard with every new Subaru purchased through its authorised dealer network from 1 August 2026.  The new plan increases standard maintenance cover from three years/75 000 km to five years/105 000 km, adding two years and 30 000 km of cover to every new Subaru ownership …

When winter brings rain, gravel, muddy shoes and school-run chaos, these used family crossovers offer plenty of practicality and traction for not much money. There is a certain kind of crossover owner who would recoil at the thought of mud on the floor mats, never mind a wet dog in the boot or a gravel road pinging stones against the underbody. For many buyers, the appeal lies less in testing the limits of four-wheel-drive capability than in the confidence and status the SUV shape …

The milestone marks a significant step in Lepas’s development as it establishes a stronger foothold in the South African automotive market. Lepas has surpassed 1,000 vehicle sales in South Africa, marking an important milestone in the brand’s local development. The brand’s national footprint has grown to 29 operational dealerships, with 42 locations appointed across the country. The achievement reflects growing customer recognition and the contribution of Lepas’s dealer, service and strategic …