Local Industry
Volkswagen Environmental Engineer named runner-up in national energy competition
Volkswagen Group Africa’s Reabetsoe Kgoedi was named runner-up in this year’s Energy Professional of the Year Awards hosted by the… Read More
JLR South Africa appoints new communications manager
JLR South Africa is proud to announce the appointment of Izak Louw to the position of Communications Manager for the… Read More
More stylish than ever, the new C4 and C4 X deliver distinctive comfort
Citroën is taking advantage of the Paris Motor Show to unveil the World Premiere of the new C4 and C4… Read More
Citroën spotlights entirely new range at Paris motorshow
Rarely has Citroën had so many new models to unveil on a motor show stand. In just over a year,… Read More
ISUZU brings environmental conservation to life through ‘Zandi’s Song’ initiative
In an ongoing effort to contribute to a sustainable future, ISUZU Motors South Africa has launched an initiative aimed at… Read More
How the Ford Ranger is Tested to Keep You Dry and 10 Wet Weather Driving Tips
The summer rainfall season brings a welcome respite from the heat, but it also transforms roads into potential hazards, forcing… Read More
Editorial
Power shift
While the South African economic outlook remains dismal, evidence or resilience is amazingly being seen in the transport and related industries. Production figures in the mining and manufacturing sectors for… Read More
Automotive industry continues to outperform SA’s economy
The South African motor industry is in an extremely weird phase right now. The transport sector defied expectations of under-performance in the fourth quarter of 2022 to be the best… Read More
Trucking tips
How the Ford Ranger is Tested to Keep You Dry and 10 Wet Weather Driving Tips
The summer rainfall season brings a welcome respite from the heat, but it also transforms roads into potential hazards, forcing many motorists to face unpredictable conditions when heavy rains hit…. Read More
WesBank fortifies data security with transition to secure digital document access
In response to the evolving landscape of data security and privacy concerns, the WesBank Service Centre (WSC) has taken proactive steps to enhance customer data protection. Effective immediately, the WSC… Read More
Safeguarding against rising scams at live and online auctions
In today’s challenging economic landscape, where consumers increasingly prioritise affordability in their car buying endeavours, the allure of snagging a great deal often leads them to auctions. It’s easy to… Read More
A tonne of driving skills
The Sunday Times published an article this weekend on the increasing purchase of armoured vehicles by South Africans. Buying one of these vehicles is a valid decision for many according… Read More
Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s Testing of Worn Versus New Tyres Yields Sobering Results
Tiger Wheel & Tyre today released the results of four key tyre tests conducted by the company at the Gerotek testing facility in Pretoria, in March this year. Using identical… Read More
Analysing Festive Season road fatalities – 2:3
The Road Safety Partnership South Africa (RSP-SA) has analysed the 2023/2024 Festive Season road fatality rates to provide perspective on whether the decrease in stats was truly dismal. In January,… Read More
LCVs and Panel Vans
Opel Unveils Stunning Next Generation Grandland SUV
Rüsselsheim. Stylish and dynamic, spacious and versatile with a fully electrified drivetrain portfolio – this the new Opel Grandland unveiled by the Rüsselsheim-based carmaker today. The newcomer brings many design… Read More
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Experience Luxury through Peace of Mind this December
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter epitomises spaciousness, comfort and safety. Therefore, it’s no surprise that this vehicle has taken the South African tourism industry by storm. “When being transported to your holiday… Read More
Isuzu Maintains BBBEE level 1
Gqeberha – Isuzu Motors South Africa has maintained an automotive industry leading level one in their Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) audit for a second consecutive year. Billy Tom,… Read More
The Spin behind NGVs
NGVs: The growth in popularity Running a vehicle on Compressed Natural Gas is a novice concept for many South Africans. Although Natural Gas filling stations have been active since 2014,… Read More
Opel Moves People & Goods, Easily!
Rüsselsheim. Attractive, flexible and practical vans are named Zafira. The success story continues with the fourth generation Opel model! Newly developed fourth-generation model Twenty years after the success of the… Read More
Volkswagen launches Caddy 1.0 TSI
The second best-selling model in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ range, the Caddy 1.0 TSI combines space efficiency with sleek Volkswagen design and affordable running costs. Currently in its fourth generation, the… Read More
Trucks
Volvo Car South Africa announces exciting new EV offer for Q4 2024
Volvo Car South Africa is pleased to announce an exciting new limited-time offer that provides local buyers of Volvo electric vehicles (EVs) with three complimentary benefits, further reinforcing the brand’s… Read More
Hino Aims to Build Further on Its Dakar Rally Reliability Record in 2025
Hino Motors Limited of Japan has announced that it will compete in its 34th Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia in January 2025 as it aims to build further on its… Read More
UD Trucks Southern Africa in collaboration with SaferStops Association commemorates Nelson Mandela Day
Through a meaningful collaboration to mark Mandela Day, on 25 July 2024, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) and SaferStops Association (SSA) rolled up their sleeves to donate winter hampers to… Read More
New EX30 leads Volvo to 46% share of South Africa’s EV market
Volvo Car South Africa is pleased to report that the new Volvo EX30 is already proving exceptionally popular with local buyers, having accounted for almost a third of total electric… Read More
Daimler Truck Southern Africa donates computer lab to Phelindaba Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation
Daimler Truck Southern Africa officially opened The Computer Lab at Phelindaba MSI SOS in Atteridgeville. The computer lab is now equipped with computers, screens as well as a projector and… Read More
New Volvo EX30: first ‘Moss Yellow’ models touch down in SA
Volvo Car South Africa is excited to announce that the first Moss Yellow examples of the new EX30 have made local landfall, bringing an expressive new hue to this game-changing… Read More