Motoring
SA second-hand car buyers need to be more vigilant, says SAMBRA
Buying a car, even a second-hand one, is a big financial commitment, and buyers need to know they are getting bang for their buck, along with all the things that…
10 Fun Facts About How Ford Ranger is Built
Designed and engineered by a global team headquartered in Australia, the Ranger is now sold in more than 180 markets around the world and continues to build a reputation for…
Fitting cheap tyres can have dire consequences
The significant role tyres play as a major factor in road accidents, cannot be emphasised enough. In 2021 a road safety report by South African tyre manufacturers reveals that 41%…
Concerns that Tesla Cybertruck’s hard body and angular design pose a threat to other road users
The angular design of Tesla’s Cybertruck has safety experts concerned that the electric pickup truck’s stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists and damage other vehicles on roads. Reuters…
Volvo Cars doubles down on climate action, plans to utilise near-zero emission aluminium and steel
Volvo has announced that it will be using the COP28 for “doubling down” on the company’s action plan – already one of the most ambitious in the automotive industry –…
Mercedes-Benz to boost SA EV charging infrastructure
Mercedes-Benz South Africa is advancing its sustainability strategy for South Africa through a substantial investment in the local electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. As the demand for EVs continues to…
Kapci Prima 8870 Express UHS Clearcoat
Kapci Coatings’ Prima 8870 UHS Clearcoat is user-friendly and specifically formulated for application over the Primabase 8700 basecoat. The company describes it as cutting-edge and an integral part of the…
Ayanda’s Phoenix-like journey in body repair industry
Imagine taking the first step towards a thriving career at the age of 14. Not only did Ayanda Mtetwa, now 36, do this but that first step was into the…
Fuchs continues to support education through Trust
Not only is education dear to Fuchs Lubricants South Africa, but the company also concretely supports it through its Fuchs Foundation Trust. For the company, a key pillar for social…
Axalta Names Techno Blue Its 2023 Global Automotive Color Of The Year
Axalta Coating Systems has announced Techno Blue as its 2023 Global Automotive Color of the Year following the release of its 2022 Automotive Color Trends ‘Powered by Color’ Report. Formulated…
Dead Ends And U-Turns: The Automotive Bottom Drawer
There are some ideas which reappear periodically that are either bad or awaiting some magic innovation to make them viable. You may not agree with what follows. THE GREAT OPPOSED…
Fix Auto Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Fix Auto is celebrating 30 years of operation as it continues to increase its global footprint in new markets. Founded in Canada in 1992, Fix Auto has grown to become…