CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Suzuki Auto is closing on 5000 sales for its South African arm and has broken record along the way. The Japanese compact-car specialist sold 47 vehicles in July to, it claims, become third in sales, behind Toyota and Volkswagen. It also reached a market share record of 14.87% of passenger… Continue reading Suzuki SA reports vehicle sales record
Auto charging: Just send your car for a top-up
•Disabled drivers can stay in the car while charging • Monitor charge status through FordPass • Complements Ford’s commitment to electrification PRETORIA, South Africa – Filling a fuel tank or charging an electric vehicle is easy for most drivers but not so for those with reduced mobility or older people. So, Ford has developed a… Continue reading Auto charging: Just send your car for a top-up
2022 AutoTrader survey: On-line top for searches
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Globally, 22 online car searches are made every second - 349-million in the first half of 2022 - according to the South African version of Auto Trader. The data is in the 2022 AutoTrader Mid-Year Industry Report and shows a shift in car-shoppers' preferences and greater interest in electric vehicles… Continue reading 2022 AutoTrader survey: On-line top for searches
At last – some good news on SA’s fuel prices
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - The SA Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced that the pump prices of petrol and diesel fuels will decrease on Wednesday August 3). The petrol price will drop by by R1.32 on Wednesday for both grades of fuel and the diesel price will drop by between 88 and 91c/litre,… Continue reading At last – some good news on SA’s fuel prices
JAC bakkies – why not be different?
New T6 2.0L VVT Petrol now available at JAC Motors' dealers New fuel-efficient 2.0l VVT petrol engine Workhorse to suit needs of entrepreneurs Comfortable driving experience for all lifestyles CAPE TOWN, South Africa - This is the T6, JAC Motors' sixth-generation international bakkie that was launched as "the best competitive offering" in the Chinese market… Continue reading JAC bakkies – why not be different?
New electric Honda: it’s the Prologue – and more to come
Honda previews styling of all-new Honda Prologue electric SUV in a design studio image. LOOKING AT THE FUTURE: An early image of the upcoming Honda Prologue. Image: Honda TOKYO, Japan - Honda has released a new video showcasing how its Los Angeles-based Honda Design team led the exterior and interior styling of the all-new battery… Continue reading New electric Honda: it’s the Prologue – and more to come
Car-pools: Tell your car insurer all about it
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -With current fuel prices, drivers are finding ways to reduce their consumption as much as possible and one of those ways might be to carpool. Yet, have you read your insurance policy - better still check with your broker - to determine what is allowed and what is not allowed in… Continue reading Car-pools: Tell your car insurer all about it
Women’s Day action set for Cape’s Killarney
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Witzenberg Motor Club Racing4 Change and the Western Province Motor Club will host an 'Outta Control' gymkhana and Straight-Line challenge at the city's Killarney Raceway on Women’s Day (Tuesday August 9). The club says it will be a rare opportunity to tackle two motorsport disciplines at the same venue and… Continue reading Women’s Day action set for Cape’s Killarney
Toyota GR Yaris – More of this hot-hatch icon
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Toyota says its GR Yaris, launched in 2021, has achieved worldwide acclaim for its combination of performance, driver engagement, and motorsport-infused pedigree which won awards including global Car of the Year and Performance Car of the Year trophies. Now the automaker has heeded potential buyers worldwide by extending production and… Continue reading Toyota GR Yaris – More of this hot-hatch icon
Special Shelby Mustang – how does R4.4m grab you?
SHELBY MUSTANG 'KING OF THE ROAD. Image: Ford America • Limited run of 225 for buyers globally • GT500-based Shelby upgrades suit track driving • Each unit documented in official Shelby Registry PRETORIA, South Africa – The Shelby Mustang King of the Road is one of the most famous models to bear the Shelby name… Continue reading Special Shelby Mustang – how does R4.4m grab you?
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