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It’s the BIGGEST weekend that motoring and Top Gear enthusiasts have been waiting for! With just days to go to the second Top Gear Festival, powered by Shell V-Power, taking over the streets of Durban and the Moses Mabhida Stadium from June 15-16, 2013, be sure not to miss a life time experience of motoring ...

Question: Where should a six(6) months child be seated in a bakkie with two(2) seats and armrest in the middle? Answer: If your bakkie is certified to carry two persons, as it seems it is, then a child seat should be fitted to the passenger seat and restrained with the seat belt. The sad fact of the matter is ...

In April 2012, OUTA interdicted the introduction of eTolls and again in January 2013, won the right to have their case heard in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). These critical victories ensured that motorists around the country were saved from paying eTolls and more importantly, sets the scene for OUTA’s ultimate intention, to prevent ...

Question: Our armed response company has roof lights that lens bar or lamps emit an intermittently-flashing diffused white light. We however have certain traffic officials that claim this is illegal. We have been to the metro offices and are advised that their is nothing wrong. Our problem is however that my officers are continually harassed whilst ...

Question:  “I would like to know what the law is regarding a safe stopping distance at a stop sign if I stop behind another car at a stop sign or robot.” Answer: There is no law or rule in regard to actual measurable distance. The K53 defensive driving standard requires that you maintain a clear space around your ...

  New exterior design language brings new levels of style and dynamism to the Verso model range Revised interior harmonising instrumentation and switchgear, as well as enhanced cabin quality through new trim detailing After a brief lull in popularity, trend analysts are once again forecasting that people carriers, especially compact MPVs, will be the darlings of the automotive ...

Buying a car from a dealer has become an almost seamless process, with much of the paperwork being handled by the dealership itself. The good news is that buying a car through a private sale, whether from someone you know or a private seller, can also be a relatively painless and – even more importantly ...

Do you think you have the hottest, most modified wheels around? Is your car souped up to the max and ready to be seen by thousands of people? The team at Top Gear Festival want you, South Africa, to be part of the festivities for this year’s show! Make sure you get your “Souped Up” car ...

From the iconic Prius to the super-frugal Yaris HSD, Toyota with its burgeoning range of hybrids, is changing the way people drive. However, a nagging myth that persists around environmentally-friendly vehicles is their power or rather, perceived lack of it.  Toyota has ‘tuned’ into this and thanks to advanced electronic mechanisms which intelligently strike the ...

Question: Common sense tells me, that where there is no designated parking spot the best place to park a moped is on the pedestrian walk, provided it allows sufficient space for pedestrians to get past. Unfortunately common sense and law are often contradictory terms. Could you tell me what is legal in South Africa? Does the law distinguish between ...

Question: Can you drive 16 or passenger car with code B drivers licence? Answer: A code B driving licence allows you to drive a particular size of vehicle. In terms of legislation, a code B licence is for a motor vehicle whose tare does not exceed 3500kg or a minibus or bus whose gross vehicle mass does not exceed ...

Question: I would like to know if the following road is safe when travelling with motorcycle: from Stutterheim to Morgan bay, the route 63 and then N2 to R349. How are the conditions of these roads? Thanks so much for your help. Answer: The roads you have mentioned are all in good condition for motorcycle riding as I also ...

Question: I recently captured a photo of this vehicle driving by on the M1 in Johannesburg. The number plates were not visible. Is this transgressing the Rules of the Road? Answer: The car itself is not ...

Question: “Good day, I just wanna find out if there is law regarding driving without a license in your possession. A friend of mine was bumped by a car that did not have breaks. She did not know anything about accident reports. Upon trying to assist I discovered that her license wasn’t in her purse. The guy who ...

The WesBank Car of the Year winner for 2013 is the Porsche Boxster, as unveiled last night at a gala event held at the Sandton Convention Centre. The event, the 28th in its history, was once again judged by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists and sponsored by WesBank. 7 March 2013: The passenger car ...

KEY POINTS Toyota i-ROAD, a new form of transport, making its debut at Geneva Compact, all-electric, three-wheeled personal mobility vehicle (PMV) with a comfortable, enclosed two-seater cabin New Toyota ‘Active Lean’ technology automatically balances the vehicle when cornering or travelling over stepped surfaces 850mm width is no greater than a conventional two-wheeler, making i-ROAD as easy to manoeuvre as a ...

Question: Are there any provisions in the road traffic act that limit the noise level emanating from a vehicle. And do any such provisions relate only to engine/exhaust noise? My question relates to people who fit powerful subwoofer systems to the vehicles and drive around with music at top volume so that the sound of the thumping ...

  Toyota top seller in all external vehicle sales channels Strong export growth spearheaded by Toyota Hilux returns to top spot as best-selling vehicle in South Africa   Market segment 2012 2013 % change Passenger vehicles 36 362 36 666 0.8% Light commercial vehicles 13 554 14 190 4.7% Medium commercial vehicles 939 868 -7.6% Heavy commercial vehicles 459 422 -8.1% Extra Heavy commercial vehicles 981 964 -1.7% Bus 93 110 18.3% Vehicle exports 22 554 27 611 22.4% Overall market (local) 52 388 53 220 1.6%   The Toyota Hilux led a light commercial vehicle resurgence ...

Question: Could somebody please contact me, either Alta or Jody to explain to me about traffic register numbers? I have been advised by a driving school in Johannesburg that they use traffic register numbers for those foreign nationals who wish to apply for either learners permits, licences or who want to register a motor vehicle. Separately, we ...

Toyota Racing unveils 2013 TS030 Hybrid World Endurance Championship (WEC) contender  Toyota Racing to run two cars throughout 2013 WEC season  Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima to drive TS030 Hybrid (no. 7)  Anthony Davidson confirmed to run in TS030 Hybrid (no. 8) with Stéphane Sarrazin and Sébastien Buemi  Improvements made to powertrain, chassis and aerodynamics for 2013 ...