Need a change of lockdown scenery to wind down another pandemic punctuated year? Thanks to Dunlop’s #TheBigDrive Summer Promo, you can now enjoy a socially-distanced summer escape. See South Africa up-close at local reserves and game parks, driving in safety on a set of new Dunlop tyres. Months of intermittent ...
Read More »Dunlop SA launches new people carrier tyre
Dunlop launches the SP VAN01 – a durable and fuel-efficient tyre for drivers and owners of minibus taxis, privately owned people carriers, vans and light trucks to take the road. With limited access to a formal public transport service, the South African taxi industry has become the driving force getting ...
Read More »Ford emerges as leading brand in 2021 AA Spare Parts Pricing Guide
Ford has emerged as a leading brand in the highly respected AA Spare Parts Pricing Guide for 2021, with the locally assembled Ford Ranger and Everest, as well as the Figo hatchback, claiming victories in their respective categories for the lowest cost of service, maintenance and body repair parts. A ...
Read More »Dunlop wins six Supersonic New Generation Awards
The world’s most iconic tyre brand, Dunlop Tyres SA, scooped an impressive six awards at the recent Supersonic New Generation Awards, five of which were for its innovative Dunlop Grandtrek Uncharted campaign, conceptualised by FCB Durban. The New Gen Social & Digital Media Awards, founded in 2012 is the largest ...
Read More »Being kind to your clutch can save you a packet
Any learner driver can appreciate the frustrations of clutch control in a manual vehicle. Mastering this is however essential to becoming a capable driver and passing your driver’s test – and, it is also an important part of keeping your clutch in good condition. Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor ...
Read More »Culture of non-compliance, red flag for consumers
A growing culture of regulatory non-compliance in the motor vehicle repair industry is not only creating an uneven playing field for many accredited workshop owners in the sector, but also placing consumers at risk. Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail ...
Read More »Again, General Motors names MANN+HUMMEL Supplier of the Year winner for 2020
MANN+HUMMEL has again been named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. GM recognized 122 of its best suppliers from 16 countries for performance in the 2020 calendar year. The annual awards highlight global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, ...
Read More »LIQUI MOLY launches cleaning agent for home air-conditioning systems
The operation of air conditioning systems creates humidity and wetness. Dirt also adheres particularly well to wet and damp areas. This results in unpleasant odors and health risks – especially in A/C systems that provide cooling in offices, apartments and houses. The new A/C cleaner from LIQUI MOLY removes dirt and ...
Read More »Renault Group partners STMicroelectronics on Power Electronics
Renault Group and STMicroelectronics have announced a strategic cooperation on the design, development, manufacturing, and supply to Renault Group of STMicroelectronics’ products and related packaging solutions for the power electronics systems of battery-operated and hybrid vehicles. These technologies will have significant impacts on electric vehicles’ driving range and charging by ...
Read More »Taking an unexpected adventure has never looked this good!
We have seen trends come and go in the motoring industry over the past century. Early industry moves put cars on the fast track with assembly line production and the freeway system creating a driving culture that gives us the freedom to take the road to wherever our heart desires. ...
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