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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

Husband, father, freelance motoring editor and writer. Fascinated by vehicle-sales statistics. Owner of a 1971 Austin Mini Mk3 (yes, the one with the "boot"). Cape Town, South Africa Joined May 2011
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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

2 days ago

🤔 What might Volkswagen's upcoming new SA-built small SUV be called? 👀 Well, these local trademark applications present at least 7 potential options (one of which could be reserved for a planned half-tonne bakkie spin-off, too)… 👇 cars.co.za/motoring-news/…

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4 days ago

The official market launch of the new @ToyotaSA Land Cruiser Prado in South Africa was due to take place in April 2024 but has now been pushed back a couple of months… Here's why ➡️ bit.ly/NewPradoDelay

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

5 days ago

👀 The first official images of the new Kia Tasman have dropped, giving us our best look yet at the Korean firm's upcoming one-tonne bakkie… 🛻 ➡️ More info here: cars.co.za/motoring-news/…

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a week ago

The new @Mazda_SA CX-80 has been revealed, positioned above the CX-60, offering 3 rows of seating and available with the brand’s 3.3-litre 6-cylinder turbodiesel motor. And it’s been confirmed for SA… bit.ly/MazdaCX80SA

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a week ago

Toyota recently renewed its “Stallion” trademark in SA, while also filing a 2nd application to protect the nameplate. So, will the Hilux Champ adopt this badge when it hits Mzansi? bit.ly/StallionBackSA…

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

2 weeks ago

👀 Here's an intriguing snapshot of sales by body style for each of SA's 3 best-selling 1-tonne bakkies in Q1 2024... 👇

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The Cars.co.za Team @CarsSouthAfrica

2 weeks ago

👀 Here's an intriguing snapshot of sales by body style for each of SA's 3 best-selling 1-tonne bakkies in Q1 2024... 👇 https://t.co/F4uBJ0ZKSb

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

2 weeks ago

👏 Volkswagen has announced a fresh R4-billion investment in its South African operations to build an as-yet-unrevealed new small SUV at Kariega from 2027… cars.co.za/motoring-news/…

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

2 weeks ago

👀 Here's Kia Picanto facelift pricing before you're supposed to see it... 🔢 SA range comprises 6 variants 🧐 No sign of GT-Line at launch 🫰 New starting price of R260 995 More details below. 👇

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2 weeks ago

👀 Here's Kia Picanto facelift pricing before you're supposed to see it... 🔢 SA range comprises 6 variants 🧐 No sign of GT-Line at launch 🫰 New starting price of R260 995 More details below. 👇

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

2 weeks ago

🙌 International coverage of @CarsSouthAfrica’s “Starlet Cross” scoop (including my cheeky Photoshopped logo on the numberplate 😄). Appreciate the link back, @autocarindiamag. 🙏

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Autocar India @autocarindiamag

2 weeks ago

🙌 International coverage of @CarsSouthAfrica’s “Starlet Cross” scoop (including my cheeky Photoshopped logo on the numberplate 😄). Appreciate the link back, @autocarindiamag. 🙏

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

2 weeks ago

🙌 Long had a soft spot for these (despite the obvious lack of low-down torque). Anyway, here's what you should know if you're shopping for a used example. 👇

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2 weeks ago

🙌 Long had a soft spot for these (despite the obvious lack of low-down torque). Anyway, here's what you should know if you're shopping for a used example. 👇

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

2 weeks ago

👀 I can confirm Toyota's new Taisor will be badged as "Starlet Cross" when it launches in SA. 🇿🇦 😇 I've also uncovered some early details: 🚗 1.5 (K15B) engine 🔢 4 variants for SA 🧐 XS and XR grades More here (including launch date and spec)... 👇 cars.co.za/motoring-news/…

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3 weeks ago

The upcoming @KiaSouthAfrica Tasman bakkie is looking more and more likely for South Africa, with the Korean firm having earlier applied to trademark the badge in Mzansi… Details here: bit.ly/KiaBakkieSA

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

3 weeks ago

👀 News just in: @OpelSA has confirmed it plans to launch the new Frontera locally in the first half of 2025... 🇿🇦

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3 weeks ago

👀 News just in: @OpelSA has confirmed it plans to launch the new Frontera locally in the first half of 2025... 🇿🇦

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

3 weeks ago

👀 After extensive digging and a little guesswork, here's what I believe the new Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor will be called when it launches in South Africa… 👇 cars.co.za/motoring-news/…

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3 weeks ago

Gone but not forgotten🕊️Though the NP200 is no more, @nissanza says sales of the half-tonne bakkie will continue for a few months yet, thanks to the production of “some additional vehicle stock”… Details here: bit.ly/NissanNP200Sto…

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

4 weeks ago

👀 News just in: @ToyotaSA says the new Urban Cruiser Taisor will be marketed in South Africa "under a model name yet to be announced"... What do you think they'll call it? 🤔

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

4 weeks ago

👀 News just in: @ToyotaSA says the new Urban Cruiser Taisor will be marketed in South Africa "under a model name yet to be announced"... What do you think they'll call it? 🤔

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Ryan Bubear @Ryan_Bubear

4 weeks ago

👀 Confirmed for South Africa! 🇿🇦 Meet the new Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, a coupé-style crossover based on the Suzuki Fronx (as you've no doubt already gleaned). Expect it to launch locally as Toyota's most affordable crossover. 🫰 👉 Details here: cars.co.za/motoring-news/…

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4 weeks ago

Meet the freshly revealed Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, a coupé-style crossover based on the Suzuki Fronx and already confirmed for launch in South Africa… Engine details, potential pricing and more info: bit.ly/UCTaisorZA24

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4 weeks ago

Industry News: South Africa’s new vehicle market suffered its 8th straight month of year-on-year decline in March 2024. Here’s your overview, including Mzansi’s most popular brands… bit.ly/NCSMarch24

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