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Port Elizabeth – Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) is supporting the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme and has placed 72 candidates for the first time this year. The YES programme was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018 with the aim to offer young South Africans paid work experience. Wayne Osborne, Isuzu Motors South ...

Pretoria, South Africa, 12 June 2020 – Ford Motor Company Fund has awarded a grant of $20 000 (R355 000) to Unjani Clinics to mobilise hygiene efforts and equip communities with basic personal protective items as a proactive measure to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, has ...

What is written on your Tyre Date of Manufacture printed on the sidewall The tyre producers imprint a date of manufacture on the sidewall i.e. the number would read 1411  which translates to 14th week of 2011.  Most manufacturers’ honour warrantees on their products for up to five years from date of manufacture. Regardless of how much tread ...

The car as a sign of the times Headlights for “eyes”, the front grille for a “mouth”, the front for its “face” – and, of course, the car its “body”, with “shoulders” and “hips” traced by the wheel arches. These descriptors are still used today. But how did they come about, and why? The first cars were ...

Uitenhage – In a bid to alleviate the negative impact of Covid-19 on the communities of Nelson Mandela Bay, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has made various donations in support of schools and NGOs in the metro. Through the Volkswagen Community Trust, the company handed over a total of R340 000 on Friday to Masifunde, United ...

With the reopening of business on Monday as South Africa enters Level 3 of the lockdown, MMSA has come to the rescue of its loyal SA customer base with a variety of value-added special offers and extensive relief for a no-deposit and worry-free restart of its business. “We realise that many customers who are looking for ...

Online gaming, although not a new concept, has powered its way to the front of the minds of sports fans thanks to the worldwide lockdown. South African motorsport fans haven’t been left behind, with the likes of the Seagate Gaming Solidarity e-Race series giving expert gamers, professional drivers, amateur club aces, and even spectators a ...

Pretoria, South Africa, 28 May 2020 – Henry Ford pioneered numerous innovations in the automotive industry, most notably the integrated moving assembly line introduced in 1913, which reduced the time to build the legendary Model T from 12.5 to 1.5 hours. This not only contributed to significantly increased production volumes but also helped to dramatically ...

Port Elizabeth – Isuzu is a partner in the long run, particularly when it comes to becoming proactively involved in providing healthcare support to the local community during the COVID-19 crisis. For the past few weeks Isuzu’s Vehicle Conversion and Distribution Centre (VCDC) in Markman Industrial Township, Port Elizabeth, was made available to serve as a ...

Uitenhage – Following a gradual ramp-up of its local production, the Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) plant in Uitenhage has resumed its manufacturing operations. In line with the regulations pertaining to Level 4 of lockdown, VWSA production was restarted on 4 May, with essential employees returning to work in a phased approach. The company has since ...

HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the release of our virtual racing car, “Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept.” Jointly developed with Polyphony Digital Inc., the vehicle is available for download in Gran Turismo Sport. The RX-Vision GT3 Concept is our newest virtual race car in Sony Interactive Entertainment’s PlayStation®4 driving simulation title, Gran ...

Johannesburg – Volkswagen has taken the first step on the journey towards the connected car by launching the WeConnect Go app in South Africa. The app which is compatible with both iOS and Android is now available for download and use by Volkswagen customers. The WeConnect Go app forms part of the “Volkswagen We” ecosystem which ...

Professional karter and Formula 4 racer Jordan Sherratt demonstrated incredible versatility as he dominated the third iteration of the Seagate Gaming Solidarity e-Race series. The recent round of the popular racing event took place at the virtual rendition of the Nürburgring Nordschleife over the past week. Sherratt quickly got to grips with the daunting ‘Green Hell’ ...

The general speed limit is covered by reg 292. The vehicles listed in reg 293 may not exceed the speed limit in reg 293 even if the general speed limit is higher Sec 59. Speed limit (1) The general speed limit in respect of— (a) every public road or section thereof, other than a freeway, situated within an ...

Maranello, 18 May 2020 – The Ferrari museums open their doors to the public today, in line with Italian government regulations. After closing on February 24 in compliance with the Region of Emilia-Romagna’s emergency healthcare directives, the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena are now ready to welcome visitors once again. ...

Maranello, 14 May 2020 – Motor Valley Fest Digital, the online event dedicated to the marques that have built Emilia-Romagna’s Motor Valley legend, opens its virtual doors today and runs until May 17. Especially for the occasion, the Ferrari Centro Stile has created its own visual interpretation of the event’s “Engine Restart” theme, in which the ...

Pretoria, South Africa, 14 May 2020 – While getting struck by bird poop may be a sign of good luck in many countries, bird poop landing on your car can have more serious consequences, for your paintwork. Fortunately, Ford vehicles are tested for just this eventuality, with the help of artificial bird poop. The laboratory-developed synthetic ...

The bond between Alfa Romeo and Formula 1 is inscribed in the history of GP racing: Alfa Romeo won the inaugural Grand Prix Championship in 1950, with Nino Farina on board an Alfa Romeo Tipo 158 “Alfetta”, a success repeated in 1951 by Juan Manuel Fangio in the Alfetta 159 Race number One Thousand May 13 marks ...

Pretoria, South Africa, 05 May 2020 – Ford dealers in South Africa have stepped up to support Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s initiative to produce COVID-19 face shields by contributing R1-million to the project from the Ford National Dealer Council. Additionally, Ford suppliers and business partners have donated over R900 000 to the project, which ...

How does the heavy weight affect the ignition? 🔑 With the weight of multiple keys, keychains and remotes added to the car keys, making it difficult to put the key in the ignition. 🔑 The weight can pull downwards on the car key, causing the tumblers in the ignition switch to wear out over time. What can you do to ...