Local Industry
Jetour Centurion is Redefining Style and Performance with the new Jetour Dashing and X70 Plus
Jetour, one of China’s fastest-growing automotive brands which is fast gaining momentum locally since launching in South Africa in September,… Read More
Major milestone heralds the introduction of the New Nissan Magnite to Africa in South Africa
The New Nissan Magnite, launched to great acclaim globally in India last month, makes its highly anticipated South African debut… Read More
Powerful partners join forces for Fleet Safety Awards
MasterDrive is proud to host the third annual Fleet Safety Awards celebrating excellence and innovation in and commitment to road… Read More
Kia makes exciting return to SEMA with custom EV concepts destined for adventure
Kia this week unveiled two all-new customised concept vehicles at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las… Read More
Everything you need to know about the all-new Suzuki Swift
Japan’s sprightly new Suzuki Swift range has arrived in South Africa. Representing the ultimate evolution of one of the world’s… Read More
VMS Paint 24hrs of iLamuna Sets New world record with Youngest Female Drivers and New Class Competitions
The VMS Paint 24hrs of iLamuna, held at Redstar Raceway from November 1-3, 2024, has once again made motorsport history…. 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
FAW trucks kicks off 2015 with another First
A First for FAW trucks as it heads into 2015. A mere six months after opening its plant in Coega to assemble FAW trucks locally, the company has dispatched its first… Read More
Powerstar V3 is a beautiful beast
Powerstar V3 is ready for any heavyweight bout. Just like a heavyweight boxer, the Powerstar V3 stands – waiting, concentrating, muscles taut and skin glistening with perspiration – its energy pulsating… Read More
Imperial Cargo boosts fleet with sixty MAN trucks
60 MAN TGS 26.440 long-haul units have been added to the Imperial Cargo fleet. Imperial Cargo has procured 60 MAN TGS 26.440 truck-tractors to service its line-haul operations in southern… Read More
Only one truck works for Africa – that’s the FAW 28.380FT truck tractor, says BHL
What more can a truck manufacturer wish for than a customer who not only sings the praises of its brand and its after sales support, but also claims that for… Read More
All aboard the torquey JMC Boarding
While it won’t set its rear-wheels on fire when it comes to performance, the JMC Boarding 2.8 is blessed with 84kW of power at 3 600rpm and a gutsy 235N.m… Read More