JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Chances are your body might carry at least two lithium-ion batteries... one on your wrist, another in a pocket for phone calls. More, if you’re holding a car key-fob, have a heart pacemaker, or indeed any other electronic device. Yet, do you know how those batteries work? Such batteries are at… Continue reading Lithium batteries: The key to powering future electric cars?
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Racelogic, a global leader in satellite-supported data-logging for the automotive industry, has introduced a VBox PerformanceBox Touch.It replaces the VBox PerformanceBox and, as the name suggests, is a key feature of the newcomer is the touchscreen. Like its predecessor, it is expected to become the anchor product in the brand’s Motorsport… Continue reading VBOX Africa introduces PerformanceBox Touch
GOOD NEWS for Suzuki Jimny owners who like a bit of rough: Bilstein has added the tough little 4x4 to its list of vehicles that can benefit from the installation of an aftermarket set of body-raising shock-absorbers. Bilstein's 'Raise Your Game' kits have added 12 parts numbers to its inventory which now includes, along with… Continue reading Suzuki’s upstart SUV stands taller thanks to Bilstein
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - In time for Christmas 2019 Rob Green Motors is celebrating black… the black of glossy carbon-fibre that's part of a replacement engine induction system from Goliath. The new induction system has been designed for the latest VW Polo GTI to our Goliath range, a growing array of power-boosting, carbon-fibre, cold-air induction… Continue reading Pumping black power: RGB’s bolt-on beauties for VW
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Volvo On Call (VOC), an app-based cellphone service that can help drivers to communicate with their cars, is coming to South Africa. VOC can remotely lock/unlock a car, check the fuel level, and pre-cool/heat the car before its driver arrives, each through a smartphone, smart watch, tablet, or desktop. Greg Maruszewski,… Continue reading Volvo to the rescue! Phone app magic on way for 2020
ROCKLEIGH, New Jersey - A study by Volvo USA and The Harris Poll has shown that unrestrained pets in a moving vehicle can lead to significantly less-safe driving and more distraction and stress not only on the driver but also the pet. Pets might be ''members of the family'', Volvo reports, but many owners don't… Continue reading Pets in the car: Volvo study highlights the many dangers
PLANO, Texas - Toyota Motor North America has announced two feature updates to its vehicle line up – automatic engine shut-ff and autopark. The automaker says they show Toyota’s ''relentless commitment to continuous improvement''. The additions will be fitted to 2020 vehicles, Toyota says; auto shutoff will have audible and visual warnings, the former automatically… Continue reading Toyota goes autopark – no more ‘did I set the handbrake?’
Tech and satnav combine to cut fuel burn 2019 Ford vans - heavier loads, less cost 'Technical first for a commercial vehicle' LONDON, England - A fuel-saving guide from Ford UK - titled 'Ford EcoGuide' - claims to be able to help drivers succeed at saving fuel by showing them when to slow down and… Continue reading Ford Transit looking ahead with fuel-saving satnav
Catalogue of more than 170 Mopar accessories Modified Ram 2500 Heavy Duty has off-road lights Concept products include beadlock wheel rims CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - The Mopar and Ram Truck brands unveiled at the February 2019 Chicago auto show included a modified Ram 2500 Heavy Duty truck to highlight some of more than 170 products Mopar has for… Continue reading Special RAM at Chicago show: Catalogue of 170 accessories
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng - CTEK’s CT5 Time to Go battery charger brings timing to a chore: it provides a reading for roughly how long it will be before the recharge is complete. The clue is in the charger’s branding - a ‘Try’ function in the progressive series of lights will show when the battery is sufficiently… Continue reading Smart new battery-charger: It knows when to stop…
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