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MasterDrive Driver Search winner announced

March 25, 2024

MasterDrive Driver Search has selected its winner to compete with the team at Simola Hillclimb. Shuaib Dhansay was selected from over 80 aspiring applicants eventually emerging victorious due to both…

New senior regional appointment to Nissan Africa leadership

March 22, 2024

Jordi Vila, currently Nissan Divisional Vice President Marketing and Sales Europe is appointed as President Nissan Africa, as DVP. Joni Paiva, currently Nissan Africa President & India Sales & Marketing…

Nissan Navara to fly the flag up through Africa in daring expedition

March 20, 2024

In a week’s time, a group of intrepid drivers will embark on an epic eight-country tour that will take them right up the length of the continent, all the way…

How much does it cost to Armour your Vehicle?

March 20, 2024

South Africa has long grappled with high crime rates, but recent statistics paint a stark picture of the escalating security concerns facing its citizens. According to recent crime data, over…

Experience Vorsprung durch Technik: the new Audi Q6 e-tron

March 19, 2024

The new Audi Q6 e-tron is the first production model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), marking the next step in the company’s transformation into a provider of premium electric…

Hilux and Fortuner 48V officially on sale

March 19, 2024

Toyota’s new Hilux and Fortuner 48V introduces electrification to the legendary pick-up and SUV range for the first time to deliver greater efficiency, improved driving performance and enhanced comfort in…

Volkswagen AutoPavilion marks 20 years of celebrating heritage

March 18, 2024

In March 2004, the Volkswagen Group Africa plant in Kariega opened the doors to its own heritage centre for the first time. The VW AutoPavilion, which was built following a…

Suspended licenses and buying cars

March 15, 2024

In a recent MasterDrive webinar, many aspects of the AARTO Act were addressed. The National Automotive Dealers’ Association (NADA) participated as a panellist on the ‘Insights into AARTO’ webinar. Brandon…

Kia EV9 continues its winning streak as the 2024 UK Car of the Year and supreme winner of the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year

March 14, 2024

Kia’s ground-breaking all-electric, seven-seat EV9 continues its global awards spree in March with major wins two prominent competitions: the UK Car of the Year as well as the Women’s Worldwide…

NADA Advocates trust in vehicle purchases amidst shifting automotive landscape

March 13, 2024

In the face of economic and political uncertainty and continued financial strain on consumers, establishing trust becomes paramount for consumers and businesses alike. As the second quarter of 2024 nears,…

Carnage for sportspeople

March 13, 2024

Kenyan marathon runner, Kelvin Kiptum, was killed in a car crash in February. At just 24 years old, he was the world record holder for marathons and was expected to…

Goodyear tyres chosen by Citroën as original equipment for the ë-C3

March 12, 2024

Goodyear’s EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been chosen by Citroën to equip its new all-electric ë-C3. The approved fitment embodies Goodyear’s commitment to performance, efficiency, and the future of electric mobility….

Enjoy Your First Class – In All Wheel Drive

March 8, 2024

Chery South Africa has unveiled its long-awaited new flagship, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro MAX with all-wheel drive. The new model joins the growing Tiggo Pro line-up as the top…

Hino SA ends 2023 on high note in customer experience survey

March 8, 2024

Hino ended 2023 on a high note in terms of its customer experience ratings in the DataTrack survey for the fourth quarter of the year. Not only was Hino No….

Ten Highest-Volume E-Vehicle Manufacturers Worldwide Relied on Tyres From Continental in 2023

March 7, 2024

In 2023 Continental supplied tyres to all ten of the world’s highest-volume manufacturers of fully electric vehicles for the first time. In the previous year, that figure stood at nine…

Comprehensive insurance is a must for financed vehicles, cautions WesBank

March 6, 2024

Insurance is often compared to an umbrella – you hope you won’t need it, but when you do, you are glad you have it. This applies to all types of…

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