SOUTH AFRICA

Killarney Raceway in the Western Cape appears set to see the Engen Volkswagen Cup competitors in a two-race scramble during the second round of the 2016 season on Saturday, April 16. The first round of the season proved to be an exciting one, with the newest drivers in the series proving ...

Recently, under the cover of night, a Ford Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicle with no headlights on navigated along lonely desert roads, performed a task that would be perilous for a human driver. Driving in pitch black at Ford Arizona Proving Ground marked the next step on the company’s journey ...

There is already strong support from the local motor industry for the first South African Festival of Motoring which takes place at the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit, Midrand, from August 31-September 4. Among the major companies already confirmed as participants are: Toyota, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche. Several other, ...

Tiger Wheel & Tyre has announced the launch of the new Turn 1(TM) range of automotive batteries, which is now available at Tiger Wheel & Tyre outlets throughout South Africa. “This new product line represents both an extension of the Turn 1(TM) brand as well as an expansion of Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s automotive ...

It’s a no brainer that modern day Milan in Italy has become synonymous with style, which makes it the perfect city to launch Toyota latest design marvel concept – Setsuna. To call it a “design marvel” is no exaggeration, as it is a drivable car that is predominantly made from ...

Kia Motors Corporation Wednesday announced its March 2016 global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 268,007 units sold. This figure, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, represents 0.6% year-on-year ...

Nitrogen tyre inflation is one of the many services offered by Tiger Wheel & Tyre. This practice, which is common in the motor racing and aircraft industries, will increase vehicle safety as well as benefit everyday motorists financially. Optimal handling, performance and safety are every motorist’s goal and can only ...

Ford Motor Company said on Tuesday that it is investing R2.5-billion ($170 million US dollars) to expand operations at its Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, South Africa, to produce the all-new Ford Everest, along with the new Ford Ranger that was launched at the end of last year. This investment, ...

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) remains a brand on the move, consistently growing its local sales and export volumes while the overall market comes under increasing pressure. Ford sold a total of 6 807 vehicles and exported a record 5 086 Rangers in March 2016, its highest figures yet for ...

Kia Motors Corporation and Total Lubrifiants recently renewed their strategic partnership agreement. For another five years, Total will remain Kia Motors Corporation’s preferred aftermarket lubricants supplier for Kia vehicles. Total branded automotive lubricants will be exclusively recommended and available to customers across Kia’s service network of more than 5,500 dealers ...