January, 2025 | Car And Bike SA

The Toyota Corolla Cross: South Africa’s Favourite Compact SUV Just Got Better (2025)

January 28, 2025August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

Since its arrival in 2021, the Toyota Corolla Cross has won the hearts of South African families, offering the perfect mix of trusted reliability, sleek design, and modern innovation. In the competitive compact SUV market, the Corolla Cross has cemented its place as a top choice, with more than 22,000 units sold last year alone. This remarkable achievement has made it South Africa’s second-best-selling passenger vehicle. What’s New in the Corolla Cross? Toyota South Africa Motors’ Vice President of Marketing, Glenn Crompton, highlights the car’s evolution: “The new Corolla Cross…

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa Introduces the All-New Outlander Sport: A Stylish and Dynamic Compact SUV

January 28, 2025August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

Mitsubishi is thrilled to expand its compact SUV lineup with the launch of the all-new Outlander Sport, designed to elevate everyday driving with its robust yet refined styling, advanced technology, and superior practicality. Purpose-Built for Modern Lifestyles Engineered to meet the demands of compact SUV owners, the Outlander Sport embodies Mitsubishi’s “Silky & Solid” design philosophy. It combines contemporary aesthetics with authentic SUV DNA, offering a versatile, comfortable, and cutting-edge driving experience. Jeffrey Allison, General Manager: Marketing at MMSA, states: “The Outlander Sport is our response to the thriving compact…

South Africa’s Automotive Industry: A Look Back at 2024 and What Lies Ahead in 2025

January 8, 2025August 12, 2025 Car and Bike SA

2024 in Review: A Year of Challenges and Shifting Trends The new vehicle market in South Africa has remained intricately tied to the country’s broader economic conditions. Despite some promising signs in late 2024, the industry faced another tough year. While the last quarter showed signs of recovery, the year’s overall performance lagged behind 2023, with total new vehicle sales declining by 3% to 515,712 units. This is still below the pre-pandemic benchmark of 536,612 units achieved in 2019, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the sector. December 2024 Sales Performance…