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New SA-bound MG4 electric hatchback revealed with Cyberster-inspired looks

First images of the new-generation MG4 electric hatchback emerge, showcasing a striking design inspired by the Cyberster.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

MG Motor to expand initial South African range with these new models

MG Motor is kicking things off with the MG ZS, HS and Cyberster, but there’s far more where these came from. Here’s what to expect:

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

MG brand officially launches in South Africa with affordable ZS, luxurious HS

The MG brand has officially returned to South Africa, with a full range of products on the radar for the local market.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Reviving MG with the launch of the Cyberster locally

The Cyberster is as good to look at as it is fast, and is the only sports car currently with electrically operated scissor doors and retractable top.

Motoring Industry News
Colin Windell|Published

MG car brand returning to South Africa before the end of 2024

MG Motor is set to return to South Africa in the near future. Here’s what we know so far.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

UK advertising body rules that electric cars can't be labelled as 'zero emissions'

Irony? Car manufacturers, which are being mandated to sell a certain percentage of zero emissions vehicles, are now not allowed to advertise them as such.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Beautiful MGB reborn as restomod with V8 or electric power

UK engineering firm Frontline aims to bring out the best of the MGB with a pair of restomods that are significantly more advanced than the original.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

WOMEN’S MONTH: 4 Features females will appreciate in Electric Vehicles (EVs)

We asked motoring journalist Charleen Clarke to highlight key features that could appeal to female motorists when it comes to electric cars

Motoring Industry News
Staff Reporter|Published

800km on a single charge: Meet the all-new, all-electric MG Cyberster concept

The Cyberster draws a number of its styling cues from the classic MGB Roadster

Motoring Industry News
Pritesh Ruthun|Published

MG Extender is a bold looking Chinese bakkie aiming to rival Hilux

It’s an MG but not as you know it. Would you like to see this Chinese-built bakkie in South Africa?

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Fancy a brand new MGB with an electric motor? Meet RBW’s EV Roadster

LICHFIELD, ENGLAND - It’s not only new cars that are rapidly moving over to electric propulsion, there’s also a growing movement towards remanufactured classic cars with battery power. We’ve already seen Prince Harry’s electric Jaguar E-Type wedding car and now another British classic is getting the EV treatment and this comes in the form of a car inspired by the 1960s MGB Roadster.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

First pictures: MG GTS 4x4 Crossover

Check out the first official pictures of the production version of the MG CS Concept first seen at Auto Shanghai.

Motoring Cars
Published

MG's little hatch finally hits SA

MG's entry-level hatch is here to battle VW's Polo Vivo, but is it up to scratch?

Motoring Cars
Published

MG3 delayed, but will reach SA soon

MG's Polo rival is finally set to hit our shores, thanks to a new factory in Thailand.

Motoring Cars
Published

Catch a preview of cheeky MG3 hatch

MG fans will have something to look forward to at the Joburg International Motor Show.

Motoring Cars
Published

MG details its SA-bound MG3 hatch

MG has revealed its Euro-spec MG3 and the sporty-looking hatch is headed our way soon.

Motoring Cars
Published

MG Icon SUV concept echoes 1965 GT

The industry buzz is that it previews a 2014 Chinese-market production model.

Motoring Cars
Staff Reporter|Published

MG unveils sporty new five-door hatch

These are the first official photos of the production MG5, due to debit at the Beijing show.

Motoring Cars
Staff Reporter|Published

MG hatches SA assault, bargain prices

The first new MG models since the Chinese take-over break cover at the Joburg motor show.

Motoring Cars
Jason Woosey|Published

Iconic British badge returns to SA

MG is back in South Africa - with its first all-new model in 16 years.

Motoring Cars
Published

Driven: MG6 is a true Brit

Our UK correspondent samples MG’s new mid-sized hatchback.

Motoring Cars
John Simister|Published