Think cars made in SA should be cheaper? Here’s why they aren’t, according to ChatGPT

Many South Africans wonder why they pay global prices for German cars made locally. IOL asked ChatGPT to investigate why ...
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Driving an electric car in South Africa is much cheaper than a petrol vehicle

In October 2025, the cost of grid electricity needed to run an electric vehicle (EV) in South Africa is about half that of petrol. Many argue that South Africa is unprepared for a transition to EVs ...
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New rare electric car type launches in South Africa

Chinese carmaker Leapmotor recently launched the first new range-extender electric vehicle (REEV) in a decade in South Africa. The last new REEV to roll out in the country was the BMW i3, the German ...
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From convict to cabinet: South Africa's new sports minister promotes gangland motorsport

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa's new minister of sports, arts and culture robbed his first bank at the tender age of 16, but notes that it "wasn't as glamorous as the movies make it." Gayton McKenzie's ...
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2 European car giants bringing new luxury cars to South Africa

European automakers Volvo and BMW are preparing to expand their presence in South Africa’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market in 2026, introducing new luxury cars for premium buyers. ・Volvo and BMW ...