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Toyota Mirai’s hydrogen-powered fuel-cell technology explained

Motoring

2/16/2024

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...

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Stop relying on reverse automatic braking alone, says AAA

Motoring

2/16/2024

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...

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NEVs provide opportunities for local component industry

Business

2/13/2024

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...

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Motoring

2/8/2024

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...

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Surprise announcement at Axalta’s 2024 Global Automotive Colour of the Year

Motoring

1/31/2024

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...

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Right-first-time minor repairs on plastic substrates from Standox

Motoring

1/29/2024

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...

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SA second-hand car buyers need to be more vigilant, says SAMBRA

Motoring

1/24/2024

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...

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10 Fun Facts About How Ford Ranger is Built

Motoring

1/12/2024

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...

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Fitting cheap tyres can have dire consequences

Motoring

1/11/2024

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...

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Concerns that Tesla Cybertruck’s hard body and angular design pose a threat to other road users

Motoring

12/11/2023

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...

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Volvo Cars doubles down on climate action, plans to utilise near-zero emission aluminium and steel

Motoring

12/6/2023

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...

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Mercedes-Benz to boost SA EV charging infrastructure

Motoring

11/13/2023

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...

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