Ford’s major investment in its South African operations for the Next-Generation Ranger is delivering on its ambitious targets, achieving record production and the highest quality levels to date for the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria. Reinforcing the segment-defining quality, technology, safety and performance of the locally produced Next-Gen Ranger, it ...
Read More »Countdown Begins for Suzuki Safari Town Festival
The stage is set for the biggest Suzuki jol of the year. Suzuki has confirmed that all the arrangements are in place for its upcoming Suzuki Safari Town Festival and Jimny Gathering. Both are slated for the National Heritage Day weekend in the beautiful town of Clarens in the Free ...
Read More »New Kia Picanto Brings Progressive Design for Drivers to Enjoy their Freedom
Fits in. Stands out. Picanto, Kia’s modern compact hatchback, has been enhanced with a new design and advanced technologies. This enables Kia customers to experience a modern, purposeful ride in style and to enjoy the freedom that movement brings. The new Picanto comes with the choice between a baseline and ...
Read More »Navara Drivers Go All Out in Nissan’s First-ever Spirit of Africa Challenge
Nissan’s all new built of more Navara has undergone its most gruelling test to date, being driven by more than 300 drivers over one of the toughest rallying courses imaginable – designed by the great Sarel van der Merwe. It’s dubbed the Spirit of Africa, an intense three-day off-road experience. ...
Read More »SAAFF, NRCS Rally Support for TEPA Efforts on Measures to Curb Illicit Tyre Trade
The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) and National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) have added their support to the call by the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), for stronger measures to curb the illicit trade of tyres which is threatening the sustainability of the industry and placing consumers ...
Read More »Receiving Quality Service and Goods is Your Right
Knowing your basic rights and obligations as a motorist can be the game-changer when it comes to the servicing, maintaining and even buying or selling of a vehicle, says CEO of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), Jakkie Olivier. The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) is there to ensure that the ...
Read More »Disability is Not an Obstacle – Reshaping Old Perceptions About the Industry
Many of us would battle if we were to spend a day in a wheelchair experiencing the world through the eyes of someone who relies on a wheelchair for mobility. Our eyes would be opened to just how challenging daily routines can be, let alone the prospect of finding employment. ...
Read More »Your Car’s Radiator Needs Extra TLC in Winter
If your car is acting up, something could be wrong and without getting it checked out, a minor problem could become a major one. Some components react to weather, which is why your radiator may need a bit of extra TLC in winter. Vishal Premlall, national director of the Tyre, ...
Read More »Wade Young – Pushing the Envelope
Not many people know a lot about the world’s toughest motorsport on two wheels, namely Hard Enduro motorcycle racing. The so-called ‘Mother of Hard Enduro’, is in fact the Roof of Africa (fondly referred to as just the “Roof”) which takes place in Lesotho and is the oldest Hard Enduro ...
Read More »Worn Shock Absorbers: Know the Signs
Bouncing, vibrations and jolts are not part of a normal driving experience. So, if your car has earned the nickname “shake, rattle and roll”, it may be time to have its shock absorbers checked. Vishal Premlall, national director of the Tyres Equipment Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the ...
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