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Ford Crafts a Bespoke Explorer for Pope Leo XIV

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Mar 13, 2026

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Ford Crafts a Bespoke Explorer for Pope Leo XIV

Ford builds a bespoke Explorer hybrid for Pope Leo XIV, celebrating his Chicago roots with unique design touches and Vatican-ready upgrades.

NADA Connect 2026 Delivers Strong Leadership, Innovation and Vision for the Year Ahead

NADA Connect 2026 gathered 600 delegates to explore AI, social media and the future of dealership operations in South Africa’s automotive sector.

The 9th Festival of Motoring: Driven by Purpose, Defined by Legacy

Festival of Motoring returns to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, 28–30 Aug 2026, with track drives, racing demos, a 4x4 village and hands-on motoring.

New Global Chip Strain Expected

A new global chip shortage looms as geopolitical tensions and surging AI demand tighten memory supply chains in 2026.

Glasurit Partnership Strengthens Audi Revolut’s Charge Toward 2026 F1 Debut

Audi Revolut F1 Team reveals its R26 livery and confirms Glasurit as exclusive paint supplier ahead of its Formula One debut in 2026.

Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026: Creativity, Crowds and a Compact SUV Star

Mahindra’s Fusion Fest 2026 brought music, fashion and art to Pretoria for 7,000 fans, while the Mahindra XUV 3XO continued its rapid sales surge.

Volkswagen Teases the Ninth-Generation Golf in Wolfsburg

Volkswagen previews the ninth-generation Golf in Wolfsburg, hinting at an all-electric future on the SSP platform while keeping production in Germany.

Lexus RZ: A Bold Electric Debut in South Africa

Lexus introduces the RZ in South Africa, a purpose-built electric SUV combining advanced performance, sleek design, and intelligent AWD technology.

Lepas Launches in South Africa with Premium Compact SUV

Chery’s luxury brand Lepas enters South Africa with the L4 SUV, offering advanced tech, striking design, and strong warranties from R299,900.

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