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TRACN4 Rally poster
motoring

TRACN4 Rally geared up to wow motorsport fans in Dullstroom

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally on dirt road
Motoring

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally: Made for the tarmac and the dirt

JJ Potgieter and Tommy du Toit dominated at NTT Tzaneen Rally
Motorsport

JJ Potgieter and Tommy du Toit dominated at NTT Tzaneen Rally

TRACN4 Rally poster
Motorsport

TRACN4 Rally geared up to wow motorsport fans in Dullstroom

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally on dirt road
Motoring

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally: Made for the tarmac and the dirt

JJ Potgieter and Tommy du Toit dominated at NTT Tzaneen Rally
Motorsport

JJ Potgieter and Tommy du Toit dominated at NTT Tzaneen Rally

NTT Tzaneen Rally will test TGRSA NRC team's grit and skill
Motorsport

NTT Tzaneen Rally will test TGRSA NRC team’s grit and skill

By Gary Dunn25-08-2023 09:39

Following a remarkable performance at the Algoa Rally, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa’s National Rally Championship team is revving up for their next challenge; the NTT Tzaneen Rally.

Woolridge and Dreyer score 4th podium in Parys SARRC weekend
Motorsport

Woolridge and Dreyer score 4th podium in Parys SARRC weekend

By Gary Dunn21-08-2023 11:23

Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer (#277) finished 4th in Round 4 of the SARRC in Parys, then went one better to claim 3rd place on Saturday.

Parys 400 PREVIEW - Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer
Motoring

Parys 400 provides great opportunity for NWM Ford Castrol Team

By Gary Dunn14-08-2023 09:09

After an impressive one-two finish at the tough 1 000km Botswana Desert Race, the NWM Ford Castrol Team is relishing the opportunity to get back in the action at the Parys 400.

Tzaneen to host a tense couple of SA National Rally rounds
Motorsport

Tzaneen to host a tense couple of SA National Rally rounds

By Gary Dunn07-08-2023 08:14

SA National Rally Championship prepares for a tough double-header in the stunning Merensky forests around the Limpopo town of Tzaneen on August 25 and 26 with JJ Potgieter/Tommy du Toit leading the charge.

Watch South Africa’s opposition condemned over hate-inciting song video
News

WATCH: Eff bans representatives from its anniversary rally [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga27-07-2023 12:09

Watch news in a minute for a summary of EFF banning dozens of MPs, MPLs from attending its 10th anniversary rally.

Morgan and Malle London introduce Super 3 Malle Rally Special
Motoring

Super 3 Malle Rally Special: A celebration of adventure

By Gary Dunn21-07-2023 13:04

The Morgan Super 3 Malle Rally Special is a celebration of adventure, embodying Malle London’s ‘Prepared To Get Lost’ philosophy and the escapism of Morgan’s Super 3.

Benjamin Habig’s Just Tools Volkswagen Polo ready for Algoa National Rally
Motorsport

Algoa National Rally double header will light-up SA Rally calendar

By Gary Dunn03-07-2023 09:56

As the the South African National Rally Championship action heads into Round 2, log leader JJ Potgieter will be tested at the Algoa National Rally.

Toyota GAZOO Racing Hilux T1+ at Kalahari Botswana Desert Race
Motorsport

Kalahari Botswana Desert Race proved challenging and exciting

By Gary Dunn28-06-2023 10:03

After an exciting ramble through the 2023 TGRSA 1000 Kalahari Botswana Desert Race, Toyota GAZOO Racing fell to the so-called “sponsor’s curse” as Ford took the top spots on the podium.

TGRSA Kalahari Botswana 1,000 Desert Race - Hilux
Motorsport

TGRSA Kalahari Botswana 1,000 Desert Race is set for excitement

By Gary Dunn23-06-2023 09:57

Round 3 of the 2023 South African Cross-Country Series (SARRC) is set to get underway at the TGRSA Kalahari Botswana 1,000 Desert Race and it’s the longest and toughest event on the local calendar.

NWM Ford Castrol Team Ford Ranger
Motorsport

NWM Ford Castrol Team confident as SARRC returns to Botswana

By Gary Dunn20-06-2023 11:29

As round three of the 2023 SARRC, the Desert Race takes place from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 June 2023, NWM Ford Castrol Team feels confident.

Ford Performance Ranger Raptor T1+
Motorsport

Ford Performance preps to race Ranger Raptor T1+ in Dakar Rally

By Gary Dunn15-06-2023 09:30

Ford Performance is collaborating in a comprehensive test and development program for the Ranger Raptor T1+ with M-Sport and Neil Woolridge Motorsports to prepare for what is expected to be an extremely tough Dalar challenge to come in January.

Nissan Spirit of Africa Challenge - Nissan 4x4 driving through mud
Motoring

Nissan Spirit of Africa Challenge: Igniting adventure

By Gary Dunn08-06-2023 08:30

Nissan South Africa reaffirmed its commitment to adventure and performance by hosting media for a thrilling edition of the Nissan Spirit of Africa challenge.

Hyundai Motorsport Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid Rally Italia Sardegna
Motorsport

Rally Italia Sardegna victory for Hyundai Motorsport in 2023 WRC

By Gary Dunn06-06-2023 10:00

Hyundai Motorsport Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe claimed victory at the Rally Italia Sardegna in round 6 of the 2023 World Rally Championship.

One-two finish at the Sugarbelt 400 for Toyota Gazoo Racing
Motorsport

One-two finish at the Sugarbelt 400 for Toyota Gazoo Racing

By Gary Dunn15-05-2023 15:35

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) marked an impressive one-two finish at the Sugarbelt 400, the second round of the 2023 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC).

Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer - NWM Ford Castrol Team - Sugarbelt 400
Motorsport

Sugarbelt 400 SARRC: NWM Ford Castrol Team aims for success

By Gary Dunn05-05-2023 10:57

The 2023 South African Rally Raid Championship (SARRC) heads to the Sugarbelt 400 in Eston, Kwazulu-Natal, for Round 2 on 12 and 13 May 2023.

Craig Breen
Motorsport

RIP: Irish rally driver Craig Breen killed in accident while testing for Hyundai

By Sean Parker14-04-2023 06:01

Ireland’s best rally driver Craig Breen was killed in Croatia in an accident while during pre-trial event test for a WRC event.

The 2023 Cape 1000 Bentley Continental
Motoring

Second annual Cape 1000 concludes with spectacular success

By Gary Dunn05-04-2023 15:00

The second annual Cape 1000 has concluded with a range of modern and classic cars taking the scenic route through the Western Cape and raised money for charity!

Nkomazi 400 SARRC
Motorsport

Nkomazi 400: TGRSA will field a 3 vehicle team in 2023 SARRC

By Gary Dunn23-03-2023 10:13

The Nkomazi 400, Round 1 of the South African Rally-Raid Championships 2023, will have TGRSA field a 3 vehicle team this weekend.

Hyundai Motorsport in WRC Mexico
Motorsport

Hyundai Motorsport claims 3rd podium in Mexico WRC weekend

By Gary Dunn22-03-2023 07:24

Hyundai Motorsport Neuville and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe in the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid achieved yet another podium in the 2023 World Rally Championship in Mexico.

NWM Ford Castrol Ranger Raptor
Motorsport

Ford Castrol Team ready to challenge for 2023 SA Rally-Raid title

By Gary Dunn20-03-2023 09:30

The NWM Ford Castrol Team is ready to take on the challenges of the 2023 SA Rally-Raid Championships in their Ranger Raptor.

South Africa's most beautiful drive Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
Motoring

South Africa’s most beautiful drive welcomes the public

By Gary Dunn14-03-2023 09:30

South Africa’s most beautiful drive is back with the Cape 1000 Road Rally, showcasing South Africa’s finest automotive machines.

Out of contention but still racing Lategan and Cummings
Motorsport

Out of contention but still fighting for position in Abu Dhabi

By Gary Dunn03-03-2023 09:24

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings are out of contention for the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge title but they keep fighting and learning.

Lategan and Cummins in stage 1 of 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Motoring

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge going well for Lategan/Cummings

By Gary Dunn28-02-2023 13:00

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa’s (TGRSA) Henk Lategan and co-driver, Brett Cummings, finished the opening stage of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in day in 3rd place.

South Africa’s most beautiful drive
Motoring

South Africa’s most beautiful drive is back: The Cape 1000

By Gary Dunn21-02-2023 05:43

After a well-attended inaugural year, South Africa’s most beautiful drive, the Cape 1000 is back in March is some iconic, modern and rare classic cars.

OzowDR23 supercar rally
Motorsport

OzowDR23 supercar rally date changes are here

By Gary Dunn14-02-2023 13:00

The much anticipated OzowDR23 supercar rally, that will see some of the world’s most luxurious cars journey through various destinations, will now take place in June.

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