The Gauteng Department of Roads and Logistics has failed to meet its own targets for traffic light repairs despite an annual budget of R10 billion. topauto.co.za/news/166724/tr…

Gauteng is waiting for additional funding from the Provincial Treasury to repair two major potholes. topauto.co.za/news/166710/th…

South Africa's most-popular hatchback retains nearly 80% of its original value three years later. topauto.co.za/features/16668…

The average pre-owned Toyota Fortuner in South Africa costs over R500,000 with 100,000km on the clock. topauto.co.za/features/16668…

The Free State Government has spent R400 million to repair the R76 road between Kroonstad and Steynsrus, which remains in poor condition. topauto.co.za/news/166677/da…

Standard Bank has underwritten a R9-billion investment plan for the Gautrain, which is gearing up for a major expansion and service overhaul. topauto.co.za/news/166671/r9…

Calls are mounting for the RAF levy to be scrapped in favour of compulsory third-party car insurance, but most South African motorists are uninsured as it stands. topauto.co.za/news/166653/70…

The Western Cape is making progress on a R227-million upgrade to a national road between two popular towns. topauto.co.za/news/166645/r2…

These are some of the biggest news items in the automotive sector on Monday, 19 October 2026. topauto.co.za/news/166643/a-…

Chinese car brands continue to apply pressure on South Africa's established manufacturers with impressive sales figures. topauto.co.za/features/16661…

The coastal town of Mossel Bay in the Western Cape has completed a R530-million upgrade to one of its main roads, which took four years. topauto.co.za/news/166633/r5…

The starting price for a Ford Ranger double-cab bakkie has increased by nearly R140,000 in just under four years. topauto.co.za/car-finance/16…

South Africa will stop subsidising imported vehicle assembly kits, pushing automakers to produce cars locally. topauto.co.za/news/166542/ma…

The cost of travel has skyrocketed this year due to the war in Iran, with petrol and diesel crossing the R30-per-litre mark in October. topauto.co.za/features/16653…

The Road Accident Fund levy has increased by more than R2 per litre since being implemented in South Africa. topauto.co.za/features/16660…

South African motorists need to understand the difference between voluntarily surrendering a vehicle and having it repossessed, and what to do in each situation. topauto.co.za/features/16662…

The DA has reported the Gauteng Roads Department to Public Protector for failing to fix the province's traffic lights for two years. topauto.co.za/news/166397/tr…

Most motorists consider selling their car once they give them regular trouble, but they should rely on more than simply a gut feeling. topauto.co.za/features/16653…

The Road Accident Fund has lost billions as a result of Eskom's RAF levy concessions. topauto.co.za/features/16630…

Calls are mounting for South Africa's Finance Minister to cut taxes on electric vehicle imports. topauto.co.za/news/166573/ca…