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Car recalls often raise concern among owners. However, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) reassures motorists that recall campaigns are actually a demonstration of manufacturer accountability and commitment to quality, safety and customer care. A vehicle recall is a proactive measure initiated by an automotive manufacturer when a potential quality or safety concern is identified in ...

A landmark High Court judgment has reinforced the importance of the legal duty of South Africa’s road authorities to ensure roads are reasonably safe, after the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works was held fully liable for a devastating motorcycle crash on the R43 near Villiersdorp. The case, which arose from a crash on ...

Hyundai Automotive South Africa has been named the Official Vehicle Supplier of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, presented by Castle Double Malt, bringing together one of the world’s leading automotive brands with one of sport’s most celebrated contests. Few rivalries in world sport command the respect and anticipation of the Springboks versus the All Blacks. Since first meeting ...

A high-altitude driving expedition hosted by the Supertech Group took place late last month, with LDV South Africa among the participating automotive brands. Over three days, 1 000 km and 3 500 metres in elevation, the Torque Tour: Roof of Africa edition took participants through Southern Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes, including Golden Gate Highlands National ...

Recognising that employability extends beyond academic achievement, Hyundai Automotive South Africa has empowered 50 young learners by covering the full cost of obtaining their learner’s and driver’s licences. The initiative forms part of Hyundai’s Youth Empowerment Service (YES) structured workplace development programme. The learnerships provides learners with skills training, mentorship and practical work experience across the ...

How the CPA Amendments will impact your Prospecting Strategy By Rowan Terry, Legal Counsel at TPN Credit Bureau and Clare Laurent, from SBL Law   The recent amendments to the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) Regulations introduce a formal compliance framework for direct marketing in South Africa, having taken effect from the 15th of April 2026. For ...

Minimising rolling resistance is one of the most important goals in the field of tyre development Lowering the rolling resistance of a tyre reduces energy consumption which, in turn, cuts carbon emissions Tyre developers have to meet conflicting goals – energy dissipated has to be minimised during normal driving and maximised during braking GQEBERHA, South Africa, September 11, ...

With the rise in road spiking incidents, where sharp objects are deliberately placed on roadways to damage vehicles and target unsuspecting drivers, safety on our roads has become a pressing concern. Dunlop Tyres SA’s leading technical tyre expert, Keith Phelps, provides the following key information for drivers – presented in a Question & Answer format below ...

The festive season is here! And like you, we can’t wait for beach trips, braais, and fun family outings. Unfortunately, ’tis also the season for increased car accidents, thefts, and smash-and-grabs. During this “silly season,” when roads and parking lots are more crowded than ever, staying safe requires extra vigilance. With a little know-how, you can ...

Chery has stunned guests to its CEO Conference by announcing that it will launch a completely new model – a bipedal robot driven by artificial intelligence – at the conference. The robot is called Mornine, and it has a highly biomimetic design to mimic the shape and movement of a human. It was designed by Chery ...

In South Africa, registering and licensing a motor vehicle is an essential step that ensures compliance with legal requirements and contributes to the efficient management of the country’s traffic information system through the Electronic National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS). The Significance of Registering Your Motor Vehicle Registering and licensing your motor vehicle is a legal obligation with ...

In a constantly changing global mobility market, there are those who dream about a better future and those who take concrete steps towards a more sustainable and responsible tomorrow. FIAT has proved that the future is already here with the unveiling of its new family of Panda-inspired concepts. The first new product will be revealed next ...

In April 2024 in Milan, Alfa Romeo will unveil to the world the first Sport Urban Vehicle in its history, which will also be available in a 100% electric version. It will be named MILANO, a genuine tribute to the city where it all began on June 24, 1910. With Alfa Romeo MILANO, the brand rejoins ...

The elegant aggressiveness of the Scorpion and its bold yet soft shapes come to life in the design of the Abarth 500e, which was also inspired by the appearance of the stinging animal to highlight its power, lightness, and aerodynamic strength. While studying the Abarth 500e design, the Centro Stile’s car designers have tried to weave ...

In celebration of Motorcycle Awareness Month, Volkswagen is highlighting their commitment to ensuring safer roads in South Africa, a country with one of the highest road accident rates and road accident deaths in the world. To highlight this ambition together with Volkswagen’s new IQ.Drive features, the People’s Car brand has launched an innovative campaign ...

Chery has global ambitions with its OMODA and JAECOO brands and will soon launch them on international markets. The announcement was made during a special Brand Launch Conference in Wuhu, China, on the sidelines of its activities at the Shanghai Auto Show. The two brands, one of which has already been launched in South Africa, will be ...

Volkswagen is reaffirming its commitment to the development of the automotive industry in Ghana with the opening of a new vehicle assembly facility in Accra. With this move, Volkswagen also takes over the new vehicle assembly responsibility from its licensed importer in Ghana, Universal Motors Limited (UML). UML was awarded the assembly contract when Volkswagen ...

With relations between Germany and South Africa strengthened even further by the German government’s commitment of over R6 billion to support South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, Audi Board Member Hildegard Wortmann is visiting the country to celebrate the brand’s long-standing presence in the market and chart a new path for a more sustainable automotive future. Wortmann ...

74% of Volkswagen vehicles sold in South Africa in 2022 were either the Polo Vivo, Polo or the T-Cross. “In 2022, Volkswagen sold 63 601 (Volkswagen Passenger Cars: 58 447, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: 5 154) vehicles in the local market with a total passenger car market share of 16.4%,” said Steffen Knapp, Head of the Volkswagen ...

From January to November 2022, Volkswagen sold a total of 58 822 (VW PC: 54 031, VW CV: 4 791) vehicles in the local market. Volkswagen’s performance in the first 11 months of 2022 was bolstered by a growing affinity for the T SUV model range. “In November, we increased passenger car sales in the ...