SAFETY / CAR CARE

Kia South Africa has opened the doors of a brand new facility in Mokopane, Limpopo. The new Kia Mokopane, a state-of-the-art facility spanning 2,230 square metres, will cater for new Kia vehicle sales and the servicing of up to 45 cars per day. The facility has a 24-hour standby generator ...

With the Easter weekend just a couple of weeks away, motorists are reminded to keep safety top of mind. Every year the number of accidents and fatalities on our roads over Easter is alarming. Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association, says all drivers need to take responsibility ...

If the only light you recognise or do anything about on your dashboard is a warning that you are low on fuel, it may be time to brush up on your car’s other warning signs. Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) chairman Dewald Ranft says vehicles are complex by design, made ...

With its unique and resolutely hybrid concept, the new Renault Arkana breaks with traditional codes but makes no compromises on safety: it obtains the maximum 5-star rating from the independent safety test body Euro NCAP.  Guaranteeing the highest level of protection for its occupants and other road users, the sporty, hybrid & spacious ...

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) has over the years been one of the strongest advocates for a free market strategy as well as the entrenchment of client’ ‘right of choice’ of service provider. “We strongly support the Competition Commission’s new Guidelines for the Automotive aftermarket sector and ...

With lockdown and less driving, many of us have become complacent about the effectivity of our car’s tracking device. The reality is that if your device is older than three years, then it is like having a three-year-old cell phone and you should be considering your options. Wahl Bartmann, CEO ...

Buying a second hand car can be an exciting purchase and a good economical decision provided there are no unexpected surprises.  Typically, the reliability of a second hand car is at the forefront of most buyers’ minds, particularly now that finances are so tight, but how can you be sure ...

With the current weather pattern of frequent rain, and in many cases, heavy down pours, keeping your vehicle safe from water damage has become a very important consideration for motorists. The problem is exacerbated by small dams of water forming all over roads due to ineffective storm water drains not ...

Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, is advancing its mission of protecting every life on the road with the auto industry’s first in-cabin safety ‘combo’ solution. Powered by a single sensor, it’s designed to prevent both the “hot car” incidents that have claimed the lives of thousands of ...

TIPP OIL, the leading German premium lubricants producer, has restated its commitment and determination to fully launch into the Nigerian market this year despite the challenges of 2020. The global player in the lubricants market has also reassured that its rebottle deposit scheme, which comes with its quality lubricants, will surely ...