
South Africans Keep Cars Longer as Costs Rise in South Africa
Many South Africans are delaying vehicle upgrades as costs rise, making maintenance essential for safety, reliability and long-term savings.

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Many South Africans are delaying vehicle upgrades as costs rise, making maintenance essential for safety, reliability and long-term savings.

Neglected brake maintenance can reduce stopping power, affect roadworthiness and complicate insurance claims for South African motorists after a crash

Even low-speed crashes can hide structural damage in modern cars, affecting safety, alignment and crash protection if not properly inspected.

DFSK South Africa introduces a dual-fuel LPG Autogas conversion for petrol models, offering up to 50% fuel savings and payback in under a year.

The refreshed Land Cruiser 70 Series offers proven engines, simplified choices, new service plans, and rugged versatility for South African buyers.

The new Mitsubishi Destinator offers seven-seat practicality, modern features, and SUV versatility, all at an affordable family-friendly price.

Toyota introduces the Corolla Cross GR-S in SA, blending sporty styling, tuned suspension, and hybrid efficiency with everyday practicality.

Citroën launches the Basalt SUV-coupé in South Africa, blending bold design, comfort, and practicality with a turbo engine and sharp pricing.
Changan Alsvin stands out in SA with lower service, parts and repair costs, offering motorists long-term value and dependable ownership.

China and Europe crack down on touchscreen-heavy cars, requiring physical controls to reduce driver distraction and improve safety.

Volvo’s new ES90 electric flagship arrives in South Africa with up to 755 km range, 800-volt fast charging and minimalist Scandinavian luxury.

Next-gen ADAS in 2026 brings predictive AI, LiDAR fusion and hands-free highway assist, reshaping repair, calibration and insurance.