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Road Trip Safety Begins with Choosing the Right Car Seat

Motoring

10/7/2026

Road Trip Safety Begins with Choosing the Right Car Seat

As families head off on holiday road trips, safety experts are reminding parents that selecting, installing and using the correct child car seat remains one of the most effective ways to protect young passengers.

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Lost Your Car Key? Here's Why Replacement Costs Can Be So High

Motoring

10/7/2026

Lost Your Car Key? Here's Why Replacement Costs Can Be So High

Modern vehicle keys are complex security devices rather than simple pieces of metal, which is why replacing a lost key can cost thousands of rand. Industry experts say a little preparation can help motorists avoid unnecessary expenses.

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Hybrid Truck Reliability Boosts Confidence Among Fleet Operators

Motoring

10/6/2026

Hybrid Truck Reliability Boosts Confidence Among Fleet Operators

SMSA Africa Logistics Group's experience with Hino's diesel-electric hybrid trucks has demonstrated strong reliability, reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions, prompting the company to expand its hybrid fleet with five additional vehicles.

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Fuel Testing Under Scrutiny After Reports of Petrol Damaging Vehicle Paint

Motoring

10/6/2026

Fuel Testing Under Scrutiny After Reports of Petrol Damaging Vehicle Paint

The Automobile Association of South Africa is calling for changes to national fuel testing standards after reports that petrol allegedly damaged vehicle paintwork, raising concerns about fuel quality, consumer protection and regulatory oversight.

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Volvo’s Connected Cars Learn to Look Further Down the Road

Motoring

9/8/2026

Volvo’s Connected Cars Learn to Look Further Down the Road

Volvo has expanded its Connected Safety technology with new real-time hazard alerts that allow compatible vehicles to share information about animals, road users, roadworks and accidents ahead, helping drivers react to potential dangers before they come into view.

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Kinsey Report returns with sharper focus on vehicle ownership costs

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8/27/2026

Kinsey Report returns with sharper focus on vehicle ownership costs

The Kinsey Report is set to return after a two-year hiatus, introducing a revised methodology and category-based vehicle comparisons to provide South African motorists with more accurate insights into ownership, maintenance and repair costs.

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End-to-End AI Is Rewriting the ADAS Playbook

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8/18/2026

End-to-End AI Is Rewriting the ADAS Playbook

End-to-End AI is transforming Advanced Driver Assistance Systems from a hardware-driven competition into a software and data-driven race, where continuous learning, validation, and deployment capabilities determine long-term success.

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The Hidden Savings Behind Expensive Smart-Car Repairs

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8/13/2026

The Hidden Savings Behind Expensive Smart-Car Repairs

Modern vehicle repairs are becoming more expensive due to advanced driver assistance technologies and increasing vehicle complexity, but these same systems are helping prevent crashes and reducing overall insurance losses.

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BMW’s Spider-Man Dashboard Stunt Shows How Fragile Digital Ownership Has Become

Motoring

8/13/2026

BMW’s Spider-Man Dashboard Stunt Shows How Fragile Digital Ownership Has Become

A Spider-Man promotion displayed on BMW infotainment screens via an over-the-air update has reignited debate about digital ownership, privacy and the growing power carmakers have over connected vehicles after they are sold.

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8/11/2026

Ford Stresses Seatbelt and ADAS Checks in Collision Repair

Ford is reinforcing the importance of comprehensive seatbelt and advanced driver assistance system inspections following collision repairs, with its latest OnTarget newsletter highlighting the procedures repairers need to follow to restore vehicles to their original safety performance.

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Toyota Factory Upgrade Programme Gives Older Vehicles a New Lease on Life

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8/5/2026

Toyota Factory Upgrade Programme Gives Older Vehicles a New Lease on Life

Toyota is expanding its Factory Upgrade programme in Japan, allowing owners of selected older Toyota, Lexus and GR models to retrofit modern technology using genuine factory-approved parts.

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How Hyundai and Kia use digital measuring to build better cars

Motoring

8/3/2026

How Hyundai and Kia use digital measuring to build better cars

Hyundai Motor and Kia are using advanced digital measuring technology to improve the quality, comfort and durability of their vehicles before they reach customers.

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