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Your windscreen is much more than a piece of glass
Jul 08, 2025 Buzz

Your windscreen is much more than a piece of glass

Johann van de Merwe, Chairperson of the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), says a windscreen is no longer just a pane of glass; it’s an essential structural component that…
Chery Tiggo Cross HEV: 10 fast facts
Jul 07, 2025 Buzz

Chery Tiggo Cross HEV: 10 fast facts

Chery’s new hybrid compact SUV blends bold design, real-world efficiency, and standout features in a package that feels anything but entry-level. Here’s what you need to know about the Tiggo Cross HEV. 1. Hybrid performance The Tiggo Cross HEV pairs…
Driving in Wet Conditions – Avoid Becoming a Statistic
Jul 07, 2025 Mobility

Driving in Wet Conditions – Avoid Becoming a Statistic

Winter in South Africa is accompanied by a series of cold fronts that sweep across the country, bringing waves of heavy rain and occasional flooding that stretches from the Western Cape through the Eastern Cape and inland, making driving treacherous…
African Open crowns Rotax kart champions
Jul 07, 2025 Motorsport

African Open crowns Rotax kart champions

Huge grids, epic racing as winners claim ‘Olympic’ seats The Rotax Max African karting Open delivered hot racing in fresh conditions as it crowned Africa’s 2025 karting champions at Zwartkops on Saturday 5 July. Winners, Jason Coetzee,, Muhammed…
Twofold teambuilding on the skidpan
Jul 07, 2025 Buzz

Twofold teambuilding on the skidpan

Organisations in search of an innovative approach to corporate team building, should add skidpan teambuilding to their list of options. A skidpan experience offers a unique opportunity to combine workplace collaboration with essential safe driving…
LEPAS brand to launch in South Africa in 2026
Jul 04, 2025 Buzz

LEPAS brand to launch in South Africa in 2026

Letitia Herold appointed National Brand & Marketing Manager to lead the new premium marque locally. LEPAS will officially debut in South Africa in 2026, introducing a fresh perspective on what a premium SUV can be - elegant, expressive, and tailored…
Defender OCTA Black: The tough luxury 4x4 rock star
Jul 04, 2025 Motoring

Defender OCTA Black: The tough luxury 4x4 rock star

Defender OCTA, the master of extreme performance on- and off-road, has a new, even bolder attitude: Defender OCTA Black. Extensive black detailing for the high-performance 4x4 hero gives the toughest, most capable and most luxurious model in the…
Leapmotor No.1 in Sales Volume Among NEV Start-ups in China
Jul 04, 2025 Buzz

Leapmotor No.1 in Sales Volume Among NEV Start-ups in China

Leapmotor has achieved a major milestone by securing the No.1 position in total sales volume among New Energy Vehicle (NEV) start-ups in China for both June 2025 and the First Half of 2025, underscoring its rapid ascent in the competitive EV market.…
SA Rugby and Hyundai Join Forces to Drive the Springboks
Jul 03, 2025 Buzz

SA Rugby and Hyundai Join Forces to Drive the Springboks

SA Rugby and Hyundai Automotive South Africa announced on Thursday that they had expanded their historic four-year rugby and automotive collaboration, which will now also include the Springboks and all other national teams. The popular automotive…
Stellantis to Announce First Half 2025 Results on July 29
Jul 03, 2025 Buzz

Stellantis to Announce First Half 2025 Results on July 29

Stellantis N.V. announced today that its First Half 2025 Results will be released on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A live webcast and conference call of the First Half 2025 Results will begin at 2 p.m. CEST / 8 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The…
Defender and Oasis: The rock ‘n’ roll stars align
Jul 02, 2025 Buzz

Defender and Oasis: The rock ‘n’ roll stars align

Rock ‘n’ Roll Star Original British adventure brand Defender is the official automotive partner of Oasis Live ’25, transporting the British band on their long-awaited global tour Half The World Away Defender will support all 41 Oasis tour dates,…
Momentum earned in first half new vehicle sales
Jul 02, 2025 Buzz

Momentum earned in first half new vehicle sales

Fuel price increases at the pumps tonight will place more costs in South Africans’ mobility budgets, but it isn’t deterring them from buying new cars. According to data from naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, June’s new vehicle market grew…
Fighting spirit from TGRSA at 2025 NRC season opener
Jul 01, 2025 Motorsport

Fighting spirit from TGRSA at 2025 NRC season opener

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) kicked off their 2025 South African National Rally Championship (NRC) campaign with a display of characteristic tenacity at the NTT Tzaneen National Rally, held in Limpopo on 27 and 28 June. The rally formed…
SA Ports Power Ahead as Throughput Surges
Jul 01, 2025 Buzz

SA Ports Power Ahead as Throughput Surges

It was a standout weekend for Team South Africa, not only on sports fields around the globe, but also in major wins for the national economy. The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) commended Transnet’s latest performance,…
GAC Unveils Four Trailblazing Vehicles at Auto Shanghai 2025
Jul 01, 2025 Buzz

GAC Unveils Four Trailblazing Vehicles at Auto Shanghai 2025

GAC Motor continues to capture global attention at Auto Shanghai 2025 with the official debut of four revolutionary vehicles, each representing a powerful fusion of innovation, intelligence, and international ambition. These unveilings mark the next…
Volkswagen Group Africa employee honoured as best apprentice
Jul 01, 2025 Buzz

Volkswagen Group Africa employee honoured as best apprentice

The Volkswagen Group honoured its 2025 Best Apprentices at a ceremony in Wolfsburg, Germany, held on 27 June 2025. This annual recognition celebrates exceptional performance by apprentices training to become skilled artisans. In this year’s…
Variawa claims P2 as TGRSA opens 2025 SARRC campaign
Jun 30, 2025 Motorsport

Variawa claims P2 as TGRSA opens 2025 SARRC campaign

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) kicked off its 2025 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) campaign this weekend with a determined performance at the Renault KEC 400, held at the Legends Adventure Farm near Bronkhorstspruit. The…
Dunlop Championship excitement builds
Jun 30, 2025 Motorsport

Dunlop Championship excitement builds

Zwartkops had a most interesting affect on championship logs With Dunlop the tyre of choice at the National Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola, the Zwartkops Raceway’s midwinter fourth-round races served to inject a healthy dose of excitement…
Tzaneen Rally delivers double winners, drama
Jun 30, 2025 Motorsport

Tzaneen Rally delivers double winners, drama

van Wyk, Habig share day wins. Dunlop returns in rallying style A dusty, tough and testing route and a rally of attrition with two crews battling all the way to share the days honours. What better way for Dunlop to return as the official tyre…
Old man Wayne shows ATE VW kids how it's done
Jun 30, 2025 Motorsport

Old man Wayne shows ATE VW kids how it's done

The ATE VW Challenge delivered another compelling display of racing at the Red Star Raceway’s Northern Regions Extreme Festival over the weekend. Wayne Masters bounced back from a qualifying issue to take a double victory over his young Class A…
What to do in a truck fire
Jun 30, 2025 Buzz

What to do in a truck fire

While there are many factors affecting road safety in trucking that cause loss of life and extensive damage, not enough attention is paid to truck fires which present a great risk both here and internationally. The United States has an estimated 7…
10 most popular vehicles for armouring at SVI Engineering
Jun 30, 2025 Buzz

10 most popular vehicles for armouring at SVI Engineering

SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, has delved into its records to reveal the 10 vehicles that have proven most popular with SVI customers seeking armoured protection over the past few years.…
Avoid battery blues this winter
Jun 27, 2025 Mobility

Avoid battery blues this winter

As winter tightens its grip, your car battery faces its toughest test of the year. Dylan Petzer, Vice Chairman of the Tyre Equipment Parts Association (TEPA), has highlighted the increased risk of battery-related breakdowns during the colder months.…
Leonie Masher on supporting Jetour’s ambitious growth plans
Jun 27, 2025 Buzz

Leonie Masher on supporting Jetour’s ambitious growth plans

“Jetour is not just entering the market - it’s reshaping it,” says Jetour South Africa’s National Financial Manager “A role that came like a bolt from the blue” is how Jetour South Africa’s National Financial Manager, Leonie Masher, describes…
Low pressure system causes traffic pressure
Jun 27, 2025 Buzz

Low pressure system causes traffic pressure

A low-pressure weather system made landfall in South Africa on Wednesday causing rain, gale force winds and cold conditions. Cape Town already experienced flooding and disruptive wind while many other regions will have the lowest temperatures yet,…
Jaguar Art Awards: Shortlist announced
Jun 26, 2025 Buzz

Jaguar Art Awards: Shortlist announced

Jaguar has announced the shortlist for the Jaguar Arts Awards, founded in partnership with the Royal College of Art (RCA). A jury of experts from multiple disciplines has selected 20 artworks in response to a brief that asked artists to ‘Copy…