Daimler Truck Southern Africa achieves a hat trick of success

January 16, 2025

On the 16th of January 2025, the Top Employers Institute announced the certification of companies in South Africa, their respective rankings as well as leading companies per industry. Daimler Truck… Read More

Exciting year ahead for Mazda SA

January 15, 2025

Mazda South Africa begins the new year with a clear vision and an exciting roadmap, confidently affirming our commitment to our local SA market. Mazda remains focused on delivering exceptional… Read More

China vs. South Africa in car seat safety

January 14, 2025

Recently, China updated their national standards on child safety restraints in vehicles, including laws regarding car seats. Both in China and globally, car crashes are a leading cause of death… Read More

Hino 700 Rig Excels as a Cattle Transporter in Namibia

January 14, 2025

The latest Hino 700, launched in South Africa in 2023, is carving niches for itself in the local market. One of the operations where the latest Hino is shining is…

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Chery achieves record-breaking global sales in 2024, celebrates milestones and prestigious awards

January 13, 2025

2024 marked a milestone year for Chery, with the Chinese automaker achieving record-breaking global sales over the past twelve months. Chery reported sales of 2,603,916 vehicles globally, reflecting a 38.4%… Read More

Regular ‘report cards’ for road worthiness

January 10, 2025

Roadworthy checks are both a legal requirement and responsible approach to ensuring your vehicle’s safety on the road. Unfortunately, legal requirements for roadworthy checks can leave opportunity for neglect that… Read More

South Africa’s vehicle sales decline in 2024 despite late-year recovery

January 8, 2025

December vehicle sales in South Africa rose for the third consecutive month, increasing by 2.5% compared to December 2023. This growth was primarily driven by an 8.2% rise in passenger… Read More

Eye health on long distance trips

January 8, 2025

Eye care awareness month was recently marked and serves as a timely reminder of the importance of caring for your eyes while driving during holiday travels as the Festive Season… Read More

Fortuner challenge: Unleashing the power of Fortuner GR-S

December 13, 2024

One of South Africa’s bestselling SUVs of all time is set to add a performance-orientated variant to its model line-up. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has announced that an all-new… Read More

4-star Global NCAP rating makes Polo Vivo one of the safest cars in its segment

December 11, 2024

The Volkswagen Polo Vivo has been awarded a 4–star safety rating by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP). Global NCAP is a leading independent vehicle safety assessment organisation… Read More

Local Industry

Daimler Truck Southern Africa achieves a hat trick of success with the achievement of Top Employers Automotive Industry Leader for the third consecutive year.

Daimler Truck Southern Africa achieves a hat trick of success

January 16, 2025

On the 16th of January 2025, the Top Employers Institute announced the certification of companies in South Africa, their respective… Read More

Exciting Year ahead for Mazda SA

Exciting year ahead for Mazda SA

January 15, 2025

Mazda South Africa begins the new year with a clear vision and an exciting roadmap, confidently affirming our commitment to… Read More

China vs. South Africa in car seat safety

China vs. South Africa in car seat safety

January 14, 2025

Recently, China updated their national standards on child safety restraints in vehicles, including laws regarding car seats. Both in China… Read More

Chery achieves record-breaking global sales in 2024, celebrates milestones and prestigious awards

Chery achieves record-breaking global sales in 2024, celebrates milestones and prestigious awards

January 13, 2025

2024 marked a milestone year for Chery, with the Chinese automaker achieving record-breaking global sales over the past twelve months…. Read More

South Africa’s vehicle sales decline in 2024 despite late-year recovery

South Africa’s vehicle sales decline in 2024 despite late-year recovery

January 8, 2025

December vehicle sales in South Africa rose for the third consecutive month, increasing by 2.5% compared to December 2023. This… Read More

Fortuner challenge: Unleashing the power of Fortuner GR-S

Fortuner challenge: Unleashing the power of Fortuner GR-S

December 13, 2024

One of South Africa’s bestselling SUVs of all time is set to add a performance-orientated variant to its model line-up…. Read More

Automiotive and Trucking tips

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Regular ‘report cards’ for road worthiness

January 10, 2025

Roadworthy checks are both a legal requirement and responsible approach to ensuring your vehicle’s safety on the road. Unfortunately, legal requirements for roadworthy checks can leave opportunity for neglect that… Read More

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Eye health on long distance trips

January 8, 2025

Eye care awareness month was recently marked and serves as a timely reminder of the importance of caring for your eyes while driving during holiday travels as the Festive Season… Read More

How the Ford Ranger is Tested to Keep You Dry and 10 Wet Weather Driving Tips

How the Ford Ranger is Tested to Keep You Dry and 10 Wet Weather Driving Tips

October 11, 2024

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

WesBank fortifies data security with transition to secure digital document access

April 25, 2024

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

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Safeguarding against rising scams at live and online auctions

April 22, 2024

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

A tonne of driving skills

April 18, 2024

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

Editorial

Power shift

July 7, 2023

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

June 9, 2023

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

LCVs and Panel Vans

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Toyota Reigns Supreme In The Kinsey Report

October 3, 2017

Toyota has walked off with most of the trophies in the 2017 Kinsey Report, winning four categories and clinching seven podium places. This makes it the best result for the… Read More

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Third annual International Spirit of Amarok kicks off this weekend

August 11, 2017

The International Spirit of Amarok competition, which will see teams from South Africa, Australia, Botswana, Germany, Namibia, Russia and the United Kingdom battling it out to be named the toughest… Read More

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Ford’s Production Capacity Expands Following R125-million Upgrade to Vehicle Conveyor System at Silverton Assembly Plant

June 7, 2017

PRETORIA, South Africa, 6 June 2017 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has invested more than R125-million to upgrade the 3 000-metre vehicle conveyor system at its Silverton… Read More

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Nissan brings jam-packed stand to 2017 Nampo Harvest Day

May 12, 2017

Rosslyn, South Africa, 11 May 2017 – Visitors to Nissan’s stand at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day show near Bothaville in the Free State will be treated to unrestricted access… Read More

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Isuzu Celebrates 80 Year Anniversary with Customers

April 24, 2017

Port Elizabeth – It’s a year of celebration for Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan as it commemorates the establishment of the company in April 1937. Locally, Isuzu will celebrate with… Read More

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Exciting Limited Edition Fx4 Model added to Ford Ranger Line-up

April 18, 2017

PRETORIA, South Africa, 18 April, 2017 – Outstanding performance, a bold design, superb comfort and segment-defining technologies are the hallmarks of the Ford Ranger line-up. And now it boasts even… Read More

Trucks

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Hino 700 Rig Excels as a Cattle Transporter in Namibia

January 14, 2025

The latest Hino 700, launched in South Africa in 2023, is carving niches for itself in the local market. One of the operations where the latest Hino is shining is… Read More

Volvo Car South Africa announces exciting new EV offer for Q4 2024

Volvo Car South Africa announces exciting new EV offer for Q4 2024

October 9, 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 Aims to Build Further on Its Dakar Rally Reliability Record in 2025

August 27, 2024

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 with free winter hampers for truck drivers

UD Trucks Southern Africa in collaboration with SaferStops Association commemorates Nelson Mandela Day

July 29, 2024

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

New EX30 leads Volvo to 46% share of South Africa’s EV market

June 25, 2024

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

Empowering Learning: Daimler Truck Southern Africa donates computer lab to Phelindaba Maths, Science, and ICT School of Specialisation

Daimler Truck Southern Africa donates computer lab to Phelindaba Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation

June 18, 2024

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

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