Toyota Mirai’s hydrogen-powered fuel-cell technology explained
In January Toyota announced the second generation, 2024 Mirai, to its American market. With the Mirai, the Japanese giant seems to be betting on...
Stop relying on reverse automatic braking alone, says AAA
Recent American Automobile Association (AAA) research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped...
NEVs provide opportunities for local component industry
At the Trade and Industries Policies Strategies’ (TIPS) virtual webinar on the Transition to Electric Vehicles, NAACAM Executive Director, Renai...
Toyota rocked by falsified data scandal
Shipments of some of the world’s most popular diesel models have been suspended after an investigation found that Toyota Industries Corporation...
Surprise announcement at Axalta’s 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, on 29 January announced its 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year – Starry Night...
Right-first-time minor repairs on plastic substrates from Standox
Plastic and plastic blends are used by automotive manufacturers (OEMs) for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Not only do they play a major...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...