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Opinion – A thoughtful approach to buying a car 
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Opinion – A thoughtful approach to buying a car 

Buying a car is far more than a pivotal life decision that blends emotion with financial strategy. Whether you are acquiring your first vehicle or upgrading to meet evolving needs, the process demands the same rigour and foresight as any significant investment. The most successful buyers approach this journey with clarity of purpose, discipline, and...

Ineos stands tall as benchmark for luxury off-roading
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Ineos stands tall as benchmark for luxury off-roading

In a world where off-road vehicles often blur into a predictable pattern of rugged silhouettes and utilitarian interiors, the Ineos brand continues to carve out its own lane, one lined with luxury, engineering integrity, and near-limitless customisation. Since its launch, Ineos has impressed both Namibian and international buyers, earning a reputation for building vehicles that...

Isuzu introduces Onyx Black on D-Max V-Cross 
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Isuzu introduces Onyx Black on D-Max V-Cross 

Isuzu Motors has expanded the range of colours available on its range-topping D-Max models, comprising the luxuriously appointed V-Cross and the highly capable D-Max Arctic Truck AT35. Both can now be specified in metallic Onyx Black.  “Based on the success of the recently launched MU-X Onyx XT and the X-Rider Black in Onyx Black, we’ve...

Standard Bank launches online vehicle finance calculator 
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Standard Bank launches online vehicle finance calculator 

December in Namibia means sunshine, road trips, and coastal escapes—and now, planning your next adventure just got easier. Standard Bank Namibia has unveiled a new online Vehicle and Asset Finance (VAF) calculator, designed to give customers the freedom to explore financing options from the comfort of their home.  The tool allows users to enter details...

Bank Windhoek hands over N$450 000 hybrid car
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Bank Windhoek hands over N$450 000 hybrid car

A Bank Windhoek customer, Stefan Mans, last week drove away as the winner of the bank’s second annual Swipe and Save Visa Competition, in which he won a brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid valued at N$450 000.  In his excitement, Stephan extended a kind gesture to his fellow finalists, Asteria Josef and Robert Sparg, by...

LDV’s Terron 9, D90 gear up for domestic debut
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LDV’s Terron 9, D90 gear up for domestic debut

Namibia’s motoring fraternity’ is set for a major shake-up, as LDV’s highly anticipated Terron 9 bakkie and D90 SUV prepare to make their official local debut within the next month.  The two models, which drew widespread attention at the recent Motoring Expo 2025 in Windhoek, promise to deliver a new level of style, power and...

Omoda’s C7 SUV enroute to Namibian showrooms
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Omoda’s C7 SUV enroute to Namibian showrooms

Omoda is expanding its SUV line-up with the introduction of the all-new C7, a striking model that slots between the C5 X Series and the range-topping C9.  Designed for drivers who value style, versatility and cutting-edge technology, the C7 combines head-turning design with practical functionality and, importantly, value for money, making it a compelling choice for...

Ford optimises powertrains for Ranger and Everest
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Ford optimises powertrains for Ranger and Everest

Ford is making exciting updates to its powertrain offerings, adding the 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine for the award-winning Ranger and Everest. Also, the 3.0L V6 turbo diesel will be expanded into more derivatives alongside the proven 2.0L turbo diesel, while the 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel will be phased out as part of the revised line-up. The...

JAC T9 hybrid: where efficiency meets pure power
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JAC T9 hybrid: where efficiency meets pure power

The highly anticipated JAC T9 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is gearing up for its Namibian debut, and industry watchers expect it to transform how local motorists think about power, efficiency and capability on and off the road. The hybrid era isn’t approaching, it is here. It looks a lot like the JAC T9 PHEV,...