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New semi-autonomous Volvo S90 on sale in South Africa
New semi-autonomous Volvo S90 on sale in South Africa
Good news! The new Volvo S90 is now available in South Africa. Making its local debut as the second brand-new Volvo since the company began its ‘New Dawn' renaissance... read
Kuga recall and Mustang's 2-star crash test leaves Ford's reputation bruised
Kuga recall and Mustang's 2-star crash test leaves Ford's reputation bruised

Mark Smyth

While investigations continue into the Ford Kuga fires crisis, the company has now been dealt another blow... Read

Carter's co-founders Tom Gardner, Amit Bholla and Vikash Govindjee.
New SA app is the Tinder for car buying

Carter, a South African developed smartphone app aims to help users find the perfect new car for their needs, and connect them to accredited dealers... Read

Robin van Rensburg
Meet Fiat Chrysler's new SA head

Lauren Hartzenberg

Robin van Rensburg has been appointed CEO and MD of Fiat Group Automobiles South Africa, the importer of Fiat, Fiat Professional, Abarth and Alfa Romeo brands... Read

Maintenance & Safety
Volkswagen recalls nearly 600,000 Audis in US
Volkswagen recalls nearly 600,000 Audis in US
German carmaker Volkswagen will recall nearly 600,000 vehicles in the United States, most of them its premium Audi brand... read
Banks' burning issue with Ford
Banks' burning issue with Ford
Banks are grappling with how to deal with the financing of transactions involving Ford Kugas - of late notorious for their tendency to burst into flames... read
New strategies boost growth opportunities in vehicle finance
New strategies boost growth opportunities in vehicle finance
Technology and process innovations are impacting the entire car finance industry. Companies and original equipment manufacturers... read
Ford's silence a breach of law
Ford's silence a breach of law
Ford broke the law when it failed to tell the National Consumer Commission of Kuga owner Reshall Jimmy's death - and in so doing potentially jeopardising public safety... read
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Stricter tyre tread regulations could save lives

Nobuzwe Mangcu

It's startling to comprehend that a mere 6.4mm can be the difference between life and death, but those are odds most South Africans motorists are exposed to... read
TomTom acquires self-driving startup Autonomos
TomTom acquires self-driving startup Autonomos
Amsterdam-based navigation and mapping company TomTom has acquired Autonomos, a Berlin-based self-driving startup... read
Manufacturing & Parts
Toyota loses top-selling automaker crown in 2016
Toyota loses top-selling automaker crown in 2016
Toyota lost its crown as the world's top-selling automaker in 2016, company figures showed Monday, with the Japanese giant overtaken by Volkswagen... read
2017 GT is Ford's fastest ever
2017 GT is Ford's fastest ever
Delivering the highest output of any EcoBoost production engine to date, the all-new Ford GT couples its power with impressive aerodynamic efficiency... read
Paris experiments with driverless buses
Paris experiments with driverless buses
Paris began its first experiment with driverless buses, with city officials saying they were eager to prepare for the coming "revolution" of autonomous vehicles... read
Feast and famine for SA motor industry
Feast and famine for SA motor industry

David Furlonger

There's a recovery out there... somewhere. But no-one knows exactly where to find it. SA motor companies are confidently forecasting steady growth... read
Motoring Reviews
Refined Triton armed for battle
Refined Triton armed for battle

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The long-awaited Mitsubishi Triton has finally arrived in South Africa and it was well worth the wait because in its new guise it is much more attractive... read
The Toyota Auris - more than just a badge?
The Toyota Auris - more than just a badge?

Ané Theron

December on the coast of the Western Cape. Not exactly the place to go for a peaceful, quiet festive season – but this is where I call home... read
Motorsport
SA Bike Festival adds SuperGP Champions Trophy racing to the line-up
SA Bike Festival adds SuperGP Champions Trophy racing to the line-up
South Africa Bike Festival has announced that GAS Sports will be bringing the 1000cc class for a round of the DEOD SuperGP Champions Trophy to Kyalami... read
Retail & Rental
Fiat Chrysler's local boss wants car maker to claim central place in SA market
Fiat Chrysler's local boss wants car maker to claim central place in SA market
As a leading global motor company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles could no longer afford to remain a peripheral player in the South African new-vehicle market... read
All-new Subaru XV to be unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
All-new Subaru XV to be unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
Subaru has announced that the all-new Subaru XV will make its global debut at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show... read
Business
WHO vetoes sugar tax endorsement
WHO vetoes sugar tax endorsement
The WHO executive board has decided not to make recommendations to member states to impose a soft drinks tax... read
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