These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Big petrol price decreases expected for South Africa in October
The latest data from the Central Energy Fund points to another fuel price decrease in October.
Mid-month data shows that both petrol and diesel should see a substantial drop of more than R1 per litre next month.
The reduction is attributed to a downward trend in the international price of crude oil during the initial weeks of September, bolstered by an appreciating rand/US dollar exchange rate.
New entry-level SUVs for Hyundai and Mahindra
Hyundai and Mahindra both launched new entry-level SUVs in South Africa this week.
The Hyundai Exter is placed below the Venue at a starting price of R269,900.
The Mahindra XUV 3XO, meanwhile, is replacing the XUV300 at a lower cost of R254,999.
The 10 best bakkies in South Africa right now
The winners of the second annual South African Bakkie of the Year competition have officially been announced.
Several bakkies were up for awards in six different categories, which were judged by a panel of 22 experts over the course of six days.
The overall winner was taken by a newcomer – the GWM P500 – which only went on sale this August.
2 new international flights for South Africa in November
South African Airways is launching two new flights to international destinations in November.
The first route travels to Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the second is to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
Both flights will depart from Johannesburg, though departure and arrival times have yet to be scheduled.
New BMW X3 in South Africa – Pricing revealed
The pricing for the new BMW X3 has been uncovered ahead of its launch in South Africa later this year.
The SUV will feature five derivatives at launch with a starting rate of R1,136,417.
The X3 is built in South Africa, and the first new units will be completed this October.
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