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Is Porsche or Ferrari the favourite brand of SA's super-rich?
Is Porsche or Ferrari the favourite brand of SA's super-rich?
[Suthentira Govender] SA's super-rich doesn't shy away from luxury brands, be they supercars, private jets, watches, alcohol or clothing... read
#RoadTest: Toyota Etios Hatch 1.5 Sprint
#RoadTest: Toyota Etios Hatch 1.5 Sprint

Ané Theron

When the Toyota Etios launched in 2012 as a replacement to the much-loved Tazz, the entry-level Etios Hatch 1.5 Xi carried a R115,800 price tag... Read

Franchising industry shows resilience amid economic challenges
Franchising industry shows resilience amid economic challenges

Dumisani Bengu

Franchising is one industry that has proven in many countries to be resilient even in the face of extensive macroeconomic difficulties... Read

Opel revises Corsa models, drops prices
Opel revises Corsa models, drops prices

Opel has revised the Corsa models lineup in an aim to give better value to customers. It has resulted in improved specifications for some models as well as price drops across the range... Read

Commercial & Industrial
Commercial vehicle market competition on the rise in Africa
Commercial vehicle market competition on the rise in Africa
The regional market for commercial vehicles (CVs) like rigid trucks and flatbed trailers is being strengthened by rising urbanisation and infrastructural developments in Africa... read
Difficult times ahead for truck market
Difficult times ahead for truck market
According to the latest Naamsa, Associated Motor Holdings, and Amalgamated Automobile Distributors results, the truck market experienced a 2.8% decline in sales during June... read
Peugeot Boxer wears many hats
Peugeot Boxer wears many hats
The Peugeot Boxer can be converted into a 16-seater taxi, an ambulance, a chassis cab, or simply remain a panel van, depending on your business needs... read
How IoT is set to transform global logistics space
How IoT is set to transform global logistics space
The global telematics market is exploding in connectivity and growth. Trucking is no stranger to this sort of change - many fleets are leading the way... read

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Events & Shows
Superformance Cobra, SA's oldest Beetle enter Concours
Superformance Cobra, SA's oldest Beetle enter Concours
For the second Concours South Africa event, the Cobra Club of South Africa has entered its Superformance Cobra in the Retro Modified class, and Volkswagen has entered South Africa's oldest Beetle... read
Launches & Reviews
Pretty Picanto brings character to city car segment
Pretty Picanto brings character to city car segment

Henrie Geyser

The latest Kia Picanto has moved up several notches from the previous model in terms of looks, cabin refinement, practicality, safety and ride quality... read
Maintenance
Germaine Auto Centre to service Uber Nigeria vehicles
Germaine Auto Centre to service Uber Nigeria vehicles

Abdullateef Aliyu

Uber on Friday sealed pact with Germaine Auto Centre - a Nigerian based auto service and maintenance company - to provide maintenance services to its driver partners... read
Manufacturing & Parts
What's in a chassis?
What's in a chassis?

Ilse van den Berg

When it comes to cars, it's easy to be fooled by looks and ads. Unfortunately, especially when you're a woman. Don't get me wrong, I know there are many knowledgeable women out there who can make men blush with their suspension- and engine-talk... read
Kapico, Federal-Mogul Motorparts conduct trial on taxi brake pads
Kapico, Federal-Mogul Motorparts conduct trial on taxi brake pads
Kapico South Africa, in partnership with Federal-Mogul Motorparts, has launched a test promotion for Ferodo taxi brake pads and discs... read
Safety
Mazda extends recall linked to faulty airbags
Mazda extends recall linked to faulty airbags
Mazda South Africa on Monday extended its recall of some models, as it scrambled to fix defective airbags that could affect 19,000 cars in South Africa... read
Business
Finding a renewable storage solution
The cost of storage raises the cost of renewable energy above that of coal-fired power stations... read
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