Jeremy Maggs on 26/03/2026

The new car market battleground is experience, not badge

‘At the moment, we are seeing that the brand alone doesn't help to retain a customer … they look at the brand experience, the ownership experience as part of the value that they are seeking,’ says Liezel Jonkheid of the Consumer Psychology Lab.

J Jeremy Maggs
Jeremy Maggs on 26/03/2026

Priced out of Cape Town, young pros flock back to Joburg

Profit pressure mounts for mid-tier banks in low-rate era. Cheap cars aren’t the threat, changing expectations are. And can the hospitality sector bring meaningful growth to local economies?

J Jeremy Maggs