

Tesla’s Latest Patent Targets a Tiny Part with a Big Impact
Tesla’s latest patent targets trim clips, using a dual-material design to cut cabin rattles, improve NVH and enhance long-term refinement.

Toyota Starlet Zero-Star Crash Rating Sparks Alarm
Global NCAP awarded the previous Toyota Starlet zero stars for adult safety, raising concerns over protection standards in South Africa.

Brembo Pushes Brake-by-wire into the Mainstream
Brembo’s Sensify brake-by-wire system enters series production with a global carmaker, marking a shift toward software-defined vehicle braking.

Car Adverts Push Performance as Speeding Deaths Remains High, Study Warns
An IIHS study finds car adverts increasingly promote speed and performance despite rising road deaths linked to speeding.

America’s Proposed In-car Drunk-Driving Sensors: safety Promises, Privacy Questions
US law mandates new cars to detect impaired driving using in-vehicle tech NHTSA rules face delays amid privacy and safety debates

Made in China, sold in Mzansi: The quiet revolution reshaping our car market
Chinese brands are rapidly rising in South Africa’s car market, challenging legacy automakers with strong sales, local production moves and scale.

South Africa Fuel Prices Surge to Record Highs in 2026
South Africans face sharp fuel price hikes from 6 May 2026 as petrol, diesel, paraffin and LPG surge due to oil prices, weak rand and higher levies.

Jetour Expands South African Footprint with Rosslyn Manufacturing
Jetour will build T-Series models in South Africa from 2027 at Rosslyn, targeting 50,000 units and over 3,000 jobs while expanding its PHEV range.

Technology Bundles Deliver Major Safety Gains, New Analysis Shows
A growing body of evidence suggests that modern driver assistance technologies are significantly reducing road crashes, and new research into...

How Ford’s Shift to Megacasting Could Influence Vehicle Repair Costs
Ford Motor Company is planning to replace complex assemblies with giant, single-piece aluminium castings for its upcoming electric pickup. The...

The 9th Festival of Motoring is Here
The iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit will once again come alive from 28–30 August 2026 as the Festival of Motoring (FoM), powered by WesBank...

Agibot Sets Its Sights on Europe as Humanoid Robot Competition Heats Up
Chinese robotics firm Agibot is accelerating its global expansion with a major push into Europe, partnering with automotive supplier Minth Group...