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Tesla’s Latest Patent Targets a Tiny Part with a Big Impact
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5/14/2026

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.

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Toyota Starlet Zero-Star Crash Rating Sparks Alarm
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5/14/2026

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.

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Brembo Pushes Brake-by-wire into the Mainstream
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5/14/2026

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.

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Car Adverts Push Performance as Speeding Deaths Remains High, Study Warns
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5/14/2026

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.

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America’s Proposed In-car Drunk-Driving Sensors: safety Promises, Privacy Questions
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5/5/2026

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

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Made in China, sold in Mzansi: The quiet revolution reshaping our car market
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5/5/2026

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.

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South Africa Fuel Prices Surge to Record Highs in 2026
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5/5/2026

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.

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Jetour Expands South African Footprint with Rosslyn Manufacturing
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5/5/2026

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.

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Technology Bundles Deliver Major Safety Gains, New Analysis Shows
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3/31/2026

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...

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How Ford’s Shift to Megacasting Could Influence Vehicle Repair Costs
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3/24/2026

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...

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The 9th Festival of Motoring is Here
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3/11/2026

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...

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Agibot Sets Its Sights on Europe as Humanoid Robot Competition Heats Up
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3/4/2026

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...

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