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The auto industry's state of flux - autonomous, electric, connected
The auto industry's state of flux - autonomous, electric, connected
[Mike Whitfield] "It appears that 'tomorrow' is coming sooner than many think." This is how influencer Carlos Ghosn describes the dramatic change... read
From left: Derek Leach (TFS); Ferdi de Vos; Bernard Hellberg (SAGMJ).
Motoring Journalists of the Year winners list

It took 17 judges across 24 categories several weeks of marking to decide that the coveted title of the Toyota Financial Services SAGMJ Motoring Journalist of the Year... Read

Ford SA announces expanded Everest range
Ford SA announces expanded Everest range

Ford Motor Company Southern Africa revealed that its locally produced Everest range is to comprise eight derivatives with three specification levels... Read

New car sales continue downward spiral
New car sales continue downward spiral

South Africa's new vehicle sales market continued deteriorating in October 2016. The latest aggregated sales data from Naamsa... Read

Maintenance & Safety
ContiSure Warranty takes the sting out of tyre replacement
ContiSure Warranty takes the sting out of tyre replacement

Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre

There's good news for motorists who are all too familiar with the pitfalls of South African potholes and other surprises that lie in wait for unsuspecting vehicle tyres. Continental has just launched its ContiSure Warranty at Tiger Wheel & Tyre stores, nationwide... read
BMW i3
Fast charging is the way to go for electric cars

Lerato Matebese

While the roll-out of DC (direct current) fast-charging stations along the N3 route at Total stations is yet to come to fruition... read
South Africans hold on to their cars for longer, but are they safe?
South Africans hold on to their cars for longer, but are they safe?
When times are tough financially, luxuries tend to be the first thing to drop off the budget. However, in the context of a country like SA... read
Manufacturing & Parts
VW Passat interior
Digital dash creates cool interior

Mark Smyth

A colleague posted pictures on social media recently of simple times, when cars had a manual gearbox and the idea of climate control... read
More trade desired between SA and Italy in auto sector
More trade desired between SA and Italy in auto sector
Representatives from the automotive industries in South Africa and Italy met recently at the South Africa-Italy Summit 2016... read
Motoring Reviews
H-1 is a talented multi-tasker
H-1 is a talented multi-tasker

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Hyundai's versatile H-1 people-carrier is a master of multi-tasking and talented enough to effortlessly cope with the demands... read
Nissan workhorse scores a cool-as-ICE update
Nissan workhorse scores a cool-as-ICE update

Lauren Hartzenberg

Nissan SA revealed a special edition of its well-loved NP200 half-ton bakkie last week. Locally produced at the Rosslyn plant... read
Retail & Rental
Rolls-Royce Spring/Summer 2017 collection inspired by fashion
Rolls-Royce Spring/Summer 2017 collection inspired by fashion
The House of Rolls-Royce has revealed its Spring/Summer 2017 Couture collection 'Dawn - Inspired by Fashion'... read
Hippo.co.za announces car-selling comparison platform
Hippo.co.za announces car-selling comparison platform
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) recorded a 14.3% decrease in new vehicle sales... read
Suzuki Baleno - now in SA
Suzuki Baleno - now in SA
The new Suzuki Baleno, which officially joined the carmaker's range of compact cars at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, goes on sale in South Africa... read
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VW no. 1 in customer service

Danette Breitenbach

VW took the number one spot in the Ask Afrika Orange Index 2016/17 Top 10, at a chic cocktail function at the Wanderers Club in Gauteng. The Index measures and recognises customer service benchmarking and social profiling... read
Business
JSE boards are becoming more female and black, study shows
JSE boards are becoming more female and black, study shows
While the boards of listed companies continue to be dominated by white males, there is evidence to suggest they are changing their hue and gender balance. read
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