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Lost car key, big bill: What motorists need to know
Sep 30, 2026 Buzz

Lost car key, big bill: What motorists need to know

A recent post on the I Love Bryanston community group about a R6,750 bill to replace the lost key of a 2010 Suzuki SX4 prompted a familiar question from motorists: Surely replacing a car key shouldn't cost that much? According to Dewald Ranft,…
Electric Vehicles and Insurance
Sep 30, 2026 Buzz

Electric Vehicles and Insurance

From combustion engine to electric mobility – what this means for insurance and risk management South Africa's electric vehicle (EV) market is surging in 2026, driven by a wave of affordable new models and buyer interest. According to data from the…
Sep 30, 2026 Buzz

Save the Date: CEO Breakfast - 27 October 2026

Messe Frankfurt invites you to join us for the Automechanika CEO Breakfast — complete with insight, connection, and conversation at Gallagher Convention Centre. Click Here to Register When: 27 October 2026 at 08:00 Venue: Gallagher Convention…
Tax Risk Insurance: What every taxpayer should know
Sep 30, 2026 Buzz

Tax Risk Insurance: What every taxpayer should know

WEBINAR - 20 October 2026 NEASA and Tax Risk Underwriting Managers will host a practical session for business owners and financial executives on how to protect your position from the very first indication of SARS scrutiny, before a disagreement…
Sep 30, 2026 Buzz

Global Vehicle Market Becoming More Competitive

Automotive industry demand forecast figures released by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) today, 29 September 2026, indicate that whilst global vehicle production remains broadly stable, the market is becoming more competitive. The Q2 2026…
Sep 30, 2026 Buzz

Commercial Vehicle Auction Offers Value for Every Buyer

Park Village Auctions’ (PVA) next commercial vehicle auction promises to have something for every buyer with a wide variety of trucks, trailers, farming, and plant equipment on the block. The company’s Werner Burger says the vehicles and equipment…
Sep 29, 2026 Buzz

Why critical circular supply chain initiatives stall

Circularity was once framed mainly as an environmental imperative, but it is no longer just about sustainability. In addition to reducing industrial emissions, cutting waste and saving valuable, dwindling resources, circularity can strengthen…
Sep 29, 2026 Buzz

Smart Insurance Strategies for Every Vehicle Owner

Protect your pocket from the financial knocks of accidents, component breakdowns, maintenance, theft and credit shortfall Your car is more than a way to get from A to B. It gets you to work, gets your kids to school, takes the family on holiday and…
Sep 29, 2026 Motoring

Geely Coolray. Born to Battle

Dynamic design, turbocharged performance and intelligent technology redefine the compact SUV segment Geely Auto South Africa is proud to announce the arrival of the all-new Geely Coolray, a compact SUV designed to challenge expectations and inject…
Sep 29, 2026 Mobility

Safer journeys start with vehicles we can trust

As South Africa observes Transport Month this October, the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is calling for greater focus on one of the most fundamental elements of road safety: the conditionof the vehicles using the country’s roads. Millions…
Sep 29, 2026 Motorsport

Habig, White take SA Rally title

Benjamin & Barry wrap it up with Algoa win & second Benjamin Habig and Barry White wrapped up the Dunlop-shod 2026 South African National Rally Championship with a win and a second place in the double header Algoa National Rally in the Eastern Cape…
Sep 29, 2026 Motorsport

Zwartkops celebrates heritage in style

Heritage Week Historic & Inland Tour thrills Pretoria Zwartkops Raceway celebrated Heritage Week by treating Gauteng race fans to an epic day of Historic and Inland Tour racing on Saturday. Packed grids of exotic classic racing cars and great action…
Sep 28, 2026 Motorsport

Aston Martin Vantage on podium again in 6 Hours of Fuji

The Heart of Racing Team fights back to second in chaotic Japanese race Aston Martin Vantage claims 17th WEC podium at Fuji Speedway COTA race winners Ian James, Zach Robichon and Mattia Drudi claw back deficit to leaders in LMGT3 class title race…
Sep 25, 2026 Motoring

The all-new Bentley Torcal makes Global debut

Global debut takes place in London for Bentley’s all-new Torcal – becoming the brand’s fourth model line Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Chairman and CEO of Bentley: “The Torcal is a Bentley first and foremost, created by hand by people who care, using…
Sep 25, 2026 Buzz

Planting for the future

5 KZN schools go head-to-head in Arbour Month Challenge School pride, teamwork and a little healthy competition came alive in Monteseel this Arbour Month when learners from five KwaZulu-Natal schools swapped their classrooms for the great outdoors.…
Sep 25, 2026 Buzz

Agenda: Automechanika CEO Breakfast 2026

Messe Frankfurt invites you to join the Automechanika CEO Breakfast for insight, connection and conversation. Date and time: 29 September 2026 at 09:00 Venue: Nedbank Clocktower Building, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001…
Sep 24, 2026 Motorsport

Who will master Baku's energy challenge?

By Graham Duxbury @TheRealDux Formula 1 heads to Baku this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which will be run on a Saturday for the first time. The unusual schedule, with practice on Thursday, qualifying on Friday and the 51-lap Grand Prix on…
Sep 23, 2026 Mobility

When your dashboard speaks, do you know what it's saying?

Six Warning Lights You Should Never Ignore You're navigating morning traffic, somewhere between the school run and the office parking lot, radio on, and mentally running through the day's to-do list. Suddenly, a small light flickers to life on your…
Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

Is Your Insurance Ready for Spring?

What to check before the season of storms, change and new beginnings As the seasons change, so does life. Homes are renovated, possessions are replaced, new purchases are made and the way we use our properties and vehicles can evolve. Yet our…
Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

SAMBRA steps up OHS support as compliance pressure grows

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) is stepping up support for members as occupational health and safety (OHS) compliance comes under increasing scrutiny from regulators and insurers. With more Department of Employment and…
Sep 22, 2026 Buzz

Putting engineered plastic to the test

Laboratory tests have been conducted by technical staff at polymer manufacturing company, igus, to compare traditional Polyoxymethylene (POM) plastics performance to 3D printed plastics. POM has been a standard engineering plastic for wear-resistant…
Sep 22, 2026 Motorsport

Zwartkops leaves Dunlop title chases even closer

A total of 7 championship points separate the leaders in 3 classes! Gauteng’s Dunlop-shod Northern Regions Extreme Festival championships are all headed for epic conclusions, if the action at Zwartkops spring celebration 2026 Northern Regions…
Sep 21, 2026 Motorsport

Zwartkops' Classic Spring Celebration

Springtime Historic & Inland Tour ready to thrill Pretoria Zwartkops Raceway’s highly popular third final Historic and Inland Tour of the season is ready to thrill Pretoria race fans this Saturday 26 September long weekend. The faithful can expect…
Sep 21, 2026 Buzz

Government-Business Partnership: Big Talk, Zero Growth

Government has announced another phase of its Government-Business Partnership with Big Business, aiming for three percent growth and one million new jobs by 2030. The real job creators were not in the room. Politicians, NEDLAC, and listed company…
Sep 21, 2026 Buzz

DFSK South Africa Stands with the Kempton Park Community

The DFSK South Africa team dressed in black in solidarity with the Kempton Park community following the recent murders in and around the area. The gesture represents the team’s support for the victims, their loved ones and everyone affected by the…
Sep 18, 2026 Buzz

Level 6 weather warning puts KZN motorists on high alert

With a Level 6 Impact-Based Warning for disruptive rainfall in place across parts of KwaZulu-Natal, including eThekwini, motorists are being urged to take extra care, avoid flooded roads and make sure their vehicles are ready for hazardousdriving…