Should I buy a Petrol or Diesel car? Buying a car is so complex because there are so many things to consider that sometimes this even prevents people from buying a car entirely. One of the main choices people had to previously make when buying a car was whether to buy a petrol or diesel […]

As women around South Africa celebrate National Women’s Day today, the Digi Cars Team decided to take a trip back in time and highlight some of the women who have had a long historical relationship in the automotive history. Let’s take a look at just some of the amazing women whose journeys have been that […]

Winter is here and temperatures have dropped across South Africa. Most people tend to forget about their cars while ensuring that they’re protected from the cold, don’t be one of them. As part of the family, these valuable assets also need some care against the elements at this time of year. To get your vehicle […]

The automotive sales environment can be full of surprises. In some instances it can be extremely risky with scamsters and opportunists online. It’s important to know what to look for as some people get taken for a ride while looking for one. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself: Be Very Suspicious Of Email […]

In January 2009, a litre of 95 petrol was R6.01 in Gauteng. Today, 95 petrol sits at R17.32 per litre. This sharp increase in just over 10 years is the result of a combination of factors, according to the Department of Energy and automotive experts. Key contributors to the sharp increase in pricing are the […]

*Specs and most information were taken from a press release by Kia Motors South Africa. Late last year KIA Motors South Africa introduced a refreshed and revised KIA Rio range. Featuring enhancements to its exterior design and increased standard specs across the range, the refreshed KIA Rio also offers a notably improved value proposition. Originally […]

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has kicked off the 2021 retail calendar with 9 033 units sold in January. This translates to a remarkable market share of 26% out of the 34 748 total units sold in South Africa this year. Toyota’s best-selling vehicle was the Hilux, confidently shifting 2 661 units for the month. […]

Nelson Makamo’s one off BMW e30 is a work of art. This is the story of a retro, home-made BMW Art Car by one of Mzansi’s most colourful visual artists. His name is Nelson Makamo, a humble Pedi individual with an incredible gift of telling stories and lived experiences through his art. Known mainly for […]

Virtual test drives: Digi Cars changes the car sales game Sandton-based dealership Digi Cars launches Livestore– a groundbreaking virtual test drive experience New omnichannel approach streamlines car buying processes for all customer types Automotive retail landscape is changing and dealers need to adapt Though recent circumstances have given rise to online sales platforms, a digital […]

Volkswagen brand leads passenger car market in the first 10 months of 2020. Locally-manufactured Polo Vivo continues to be the brand’sbest-selling model range The manufacturing plant in Uitenhage posted strong export figures last month Despite the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, Volkswagen’s market share of 21.5% is higher than the previous year Johannesburg – “Volkswagen […]