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10 October 2019, Johannesburg – Subaru Southern Africa has launched an extended 5-year/120 000km comprehensive Maintenance Plan offered on selected new Subaru models. All Subaru models are generally offered with a 3-year/75 000km Maintenance Plan but this limited-time offer has been introduced and will remain in place for time only. The Subaru Maintenance Plan covers all ...

Tokyo, October 7 2019 – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) is giving two concept cars its global premiere at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019: the MI-TECH CONCEPT and the Super Height K-Wagon Concept. The Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public from October 24 to November 4, and these two concept cars will be exhibited ...

Haval Motors South Africa has had a landmark year in the South African Motor Industry growing by 50% year on year for the first half of the year, being awarded a Gold award in the NADA dealer satisfaction awards and reaching the 1000 unit retail sales mark for two months on a trot in terms ...

1st of October 2014, Mazda Southern Arica Pty Ltd officially opened its doors for business as a Mazda Motor Corporation National Sales Company responsible for the Mazda Brand in Southern Africa. Today, the company celebrates its 5th Birthday. The anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect on the major milestones of the business. These include growing sales volumes ...

Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal Alfa Romeo Racing and CEO Sauber Motorsport AG: “Unfortunately, this was another race that was compromised in the opening lap. Antonio made a good start and looked set to gain some places, but he found himself squeezed between Grosjean and Ricciardo. There was nothing he could do to avoid contact and ...

September 25, 2019, Windsor, Ontario – The FCA Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) inaugurated a new Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS) lab today, launching the most advanced driving simulator technology available in North America. With nine directions of movement and specific driver calibration, the new simulator closely duplicates the actual driving experience. “Our new VDS ...

The revolutionary Fiat Concept Centoventi – the Fiat vision for the “democratic” electric mobility of the future – wins the Red Dot Award 2019, one of the world’s most prestigious industrial design awards, in the “Design Concept” category. The presentation ceremony for the “Red Dot Award 2019” was held today at Marina Bay, Singapore. Concept Centoventi ...

Question: I would like to know if it is legal to transport goods in a passenger vehicle, remove rear seats and transport goods? I have a Vito which I use as a goods and family vehicle.  Answer: It depends on what you are transporting. You will have to check the SANS specification 10231 to determine the requirements for the substance ...

Question: Please, would you be able to help me find the rules regarding horses being ridden/driven on tarred roads in South Africa, Mpumalanga, White River? Just outside of town, on the side of the road – within the yellow line and on the pavement next to the road. Not a working horse, but a privately owned horse. ...

Johannesburg. To reinvigorate the brand in time for a new era of mobility, Volkswagen unveiled its new logo and brand design at the Frankfurt Motor Show under the motto of ‘New Volkswagen’. “The new brand design marks the start of the new era for Volkswagen,” says Jürgen Stackmann, Member of the Volkswagen Board of ...

PRETORIA, South Africa, 12 September 2019 – As the man behind the legendary range of Perana-branded fast Fords which dominated local motorsport and performance road cars in the 1960s and Seventies, Basil Green has been honoured for his remarkable achievements by being inducted into the South African Hall of Fame. The SA Hall of Fame serves ...

PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa, 9 September 2019 – The exciting and extremely competitive South African Cross Country Series (SACCS) has hit the home stretch, with the Lichtenburg 400 selected as the penultimate round of the championship, taking place on 13 and 14 September. Harrismith was originally scheduled for this fifth round, but exceptionally dry conditions and a ...

Uitenhage – Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) reached a historic milestone on 6 September, when the 200 000th unit of the current Volkswagen Polo rolled off the production line at the Uitenhage plant. The VWSA production plant has been manufacturing Polos since 1996 when it started local production on the Polo Classic. Over the past ...

Question: I am working as a driver at one of the companies in Durban. My problem is I’ve been rejected for my PDP renewal due to my case of drinking and driving, I was told to reapply in three years time. I’d like to know where I can appeal this decision because I’m about to lose my ...

Across the world, millions of people every day get behind the wheel of a virtual Ford vehicle and enjoy racing against friends and as part of online communities. Now the company is going to be seeking out the best online racers to form its first-ever esports teams. Starting at Gamescom, Europe’s leading trade fair for ...

The complete Mitsubishi product range will be displayed, highlighted by the: All-new Eclipse Cross Triton MY19 double cab Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Over the last two years, MMSA has launched three new products to bring it to the biggest new-model motoring event of the continent. “We will be offering our complete range of vehicles, highlighted by the all-new Eclipse Cross which ...

There are many things we can all do as motorists to be kinder to the environment. Many of these changes are easy to achieve and can save you money too. While your car burns petrol or diesel to get you from point A to point B, it produces carbon dioxide and other poisonous gases. Excessive carbon ...

Question: Can someone tell me what is the actual fine for driving with a phone in your hand and getting stopped at a yield sign? Answer: Currently, there is no general fine in SA. Once AARTO is implemented there will only be one fine but the magistrate in each district is currently responsible for setting the fines and ...

Johannesburg – Volkswagen’s International Spirit of Amarok competition celebrates a special milestone, with the start of the fifth edition of the competition this week near Bloemfontein. The International Spirit of Amarok competition is a 4×4 precision driving championship which tests the technical, speed and off-road driving skills of competitors in a gruelling course designed by rally ...

In partnership with Gift of the Givers and with the support of customers, Tiger Wheel & Tyre has been warming more than just hearts with the ongoing donation of 15 000 blankets to organisations serving disadvantaged communities. At present, blankets have been distributed to children, elderly, homeless and physically handicapped people. Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s current ...