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For Volvo Cars, electrification is more than just a powertrain change. With the new Concept Recharge, the company has unveiled a styling manifesto for the next generation of battery-powered Volvos.

Land Rover has announced that the new Discovery model is now available in South Africa. The SUV features an improved interior and exterior and is now smarter and better connected with cutting-edge technologies. The exterior features new LED headlights and tail lights with fresh front and rear bumpers, while the interior notably features redesigned second-row seats for improved comfort and an intelligent seat fold technology that enables customers to configure the seating layout using the central touchscreen. The new Discovery also has a Pivi Pro infotainment system that features a large 11.4-inch HD touchscreen and advanced connectivity with software-over-the-air updates and a new cabin air ionisation with PM2.5 air filtration to monitor air quality inside and filter harmful particulates for improved wellbeing. See the gallery below:...

The Kia Pegas has arrived in South Africa. It's equipped with a 1.4-litre multipoint injection petrol engine that produces 69kW and 132Nm.

BMW Group has announced its first-ever BMW i4 that will be available in November 2021. The BMW i4 will hit South African shores early in 2022.

Volvo Car South Africa has introduced the Volvo XC40 T4 to the South African market following success overseas. The model features a 2.0-litre in-line turbocharged petrol engine that delivers maximum power of 140kW at 5,000 r/min and maximum torque of 300Nm. The vehicle, like the other Volvo models in the range, also has bold design with latest connectivity technology, clever interior storage and Volvo's safety technology. See the gallery below:...

Lexus has partnered with three artists and designers Salehe Bembury, Ondrej Zunka and Hender Scheme to re-image the latest concept car's interior and celebrate the world premiere of the LF-Z Electrified, a battery-electric concept vehicle symbolising the brand's next chapter.

Lexus has launched the world premiere of its new ES. The ES is known by many customers around the world for its high level of quietness, high-quality ride comfort, and spacious cabin.

The Suzuki Swift range has been given a new facelift and its features updated.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its updated Vito model range in South Africa, packed with value-adding enhancements on both the interior and exterior. On the inside, the new Vito features a comfortable cabin, a range of infotainment systems as well as enhanced safety and assistance systems. The model also offers a new optional Active Brake Assist that can detect the risk of a collision with a vehicle driving ahead, and initially gives a visual and acoustic warning. See the gallery below....

Lexus has revealed its world premiere of LF-Z Electrified a BEV concept car that is to be released in 2025.

Lenux has revealed its new re-imagined 2021 Lexus IS sports sedan for the South African market and for the first time, the IS will only be available as a hybrid model.

Audi has revealed the new RS Q8 model in its Q SUV product line. The RS Q8 combines the power of an RS model with the elegance of a premium coupé and the flexibility of an SUV. It also features a biturbo V8 petrol engine, combining maximum performance and high efficiency, with an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds and to 200 km/h in 13.7 seconds. See the gallery below:...

The upcoming BMW i4 was revealed at the BMW Group Annual Conference. The BMW i4 is a fully electric 4 door Gran Coupé and features a refined balance of BMW typical sportiness, comfort and sustainable performance. The BMW i4 model line will be available in different versions covering ranges of up to 590km and will enter the market during the course of the year. See the gallery below.

Kia Corporation has uncovered the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car's world premiere in March.

Toyota is back with a new Urban Cruiser. The Urban Cruiser features rugged urban styling replete with a raised stance and LED projector headlamps. Its interior offers a comfortable space, the black fabric seats feature a honeycomb pattern, with the rest of the interior finished off in hard-wearing black, featuring a textured pattern. Large door pockets, glove compartment and additional oddment binnacles provide convenient storage spaces.