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Why Volvo keeps pushing beyond the safety test
Oct 28, 2026 Mobility

Why Volvo keeps pushing beyond the safety test

Euro NCAP changed the way it tests cars this year. The 2026 protocols, the biggest revision in three years, restructure the assessment around four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection and post-crash care. Frontal impact testing…
Mazda confirms plug-in hybrid for South Africa in 2027
Oct 28, 2026 Motoring

Mazda confirms plug-in hybrid for South Africa in 2027

Mazda Southern Africa has announced that it will launch its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in South Africa in 2027. This move signals Mazda’s entry into one of the local market's fastest-growing segments. Bonite van der Merwe, Managing…
Team Tork Craft's Flat Out Fortnight
Oct 28, 2026 Motorsport

Team Tork Craft's Flat Out Fortnight

A dust storm double-header from Legends to Bloem While motocross has no breathing space, Team Tork Craft yet again proved it thrives under pressure across a bar-bashing fortnight of action. Starting with the final round of the Northern Regions…
Oct 28, 2026 Motorsport

Geared For The Dirt: Tork Craft Race Kit

Roost-proof optics & race-winning dirtbike grip Motocross and dirt riding demand absolute vision and razor-sharp feel. Whether roosting out of a sandy berm, picking lines through rocky single-track, or flat out on an enduro loop, your sightlines and…
Oct 28, 2026 Motoring

Ringbrothers Set for Cutting-Edge Debut at 2026 SEMA Show

Ringbrothers will unveil its all-new 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible, “BILLIE”, at the 2026 SEMA Show, alongside the return of its celebrated 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle, “RECOIL”, twelve years after its debut at SEMA 2014. The world-renowned custom car…
Oct 28, 2026 Buzz

Automechanika CEO Breakfast sets agenda for aftermarket growth

Industry leaders, government representatives and development partners called for coordinated action on localisation, skills, investment and African trade at Automechanika Johannesburg’s CEO Breakfast, held on the international trade fair’s opening…
Oct 27, 2026 Buzz

Collective Bargaining: Theory vs. The Hard Reality

A recent article by SEIFSA attempts to portray collective bargaining as the saving grace of business, and in particular, the Steel Manufacturing sector. The statement is made that collective bargaining does not operate within a vacuum, but within…
Oct 27, 2026 Buzz

Wolfgang Marzin elected to UFI Board of Directors

Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Messe Frankfurt, has once again been appointed to the Board of Directors of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. His three-year term of office will begin after the General…
Oct 26, 2026 Motorsport

Rotax Crowns 2026 Cape Max Champions

Killarney finale delivers WP champions, top action The Western Province Rotax Max Challenge concluded its 2026 regional season in fine style with a thrilling day of splendid racing at the Killarney Kart Track on Saturday. With titles on the line and…
Oct 26, 2026 Buzz

Hyundai crowned Manufacturer of the year for 2026

Hyundai has been crowned the overall Manufacturer of the Year at the 2026 Southern African Vehicle Rentaland Leasing Association (SAVRALA) Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards, held in Sandton, Johannesburg on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Hyundai…
Oct 26, 2026 Buzz

Car scratch? Here's how to tell if you can fix it yourself

It only takes a second. A shopping trolley brushes against your car, you misjudge a tight parking space, or someone opens their door a little too enthusiastically. And just like that, there's a scratch that definitely wasn't there this morning. The…
Oct 23, 2026 Buzz

Saving Lives Should Never Be A Publicity Stunt

The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) notes with disappointment another crash-test publicity stunt from the Chery Group, which took place earlier this week at a Chery Summit in China. The Chinese carmaker states, on its Chery International…
Oct 23, 2026 Motorsport

Dunlop Salutes Its 2026 National Champions

Julian, Jason, Aqil, Charl, et al seal Dunlop titles Zwartkops Raceway’s National Extreme Festival crowned the bulk of South Africa’s Dunlop-shod National circuit racing champions on Saturday, drawing the curtain on a fiercely contested 2026…
Oct 23, 2026 Buzz

Weld Clean With Tork Craft Chipping Hammers

Heavy-duty chipping hammers keep it neat and tidy Post-weld cleanup is an essential part of any fabrication job. Whether you are building a roll cage, repairing a chassis, or laying down structural steel in the workshop. South Africa’s favourite…
Oct 22, 2026 Buzz

VUEROID announces new dash cam for first-time users

Easy to Use - Designed to Look Like a Smartwatch Features Hands-Free Voice Commands & Touchscreen VUEROID https://vueroid.com, a leading high-resolution dashcam technology brand, announced today the launch of the VUEROID H1 QHD Infinite Dash Cam.…
Oct 22, 2026 Buzz

When superbikes got smarter, racers got tougher

The old-school superbike race plan was simple: Twist the grip, find another gear, and hang on. Today, there’s a lot more going on between the rider’s right hand and the rear tyre. Data is analysed, electronicsare fine-tuned, fitness is treated as…
Oct 22, 2026 Motoring

GWM Introduces the Segment defining All-New HAVAL H7

The New generation Haval H7 with a boxy silhouette design Six derivatives across ICE, HEV and PHEV power, including a 280 kW/670Nm Hi4 flagship capable of 0-100km/h in 5.8 seconds GWM South Africa introduces an all-new generation of the HAVAL H7, a…
Oct 21, 2026 Mobility

Driverless electric taxi fleets adapt to the unexpected

Self-driving electric taxi fleets could make transportation more efficient and sustainable, but only if vehicles can continuously make smart decisions about where to drive and when to recharge. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in…
Oct 21, 2026 Motorsport

We are ready: the route to Dakar is set!

The Africa Eco Race has outlined the route for its 18th edition, taking participants from Tangier to Dakar from 24 January to 6 February 2027, with reconnaissance teams finalising the remaining details. Registration closes on 1 December 2026.…
Oct 21, 2026 Buzz

Three Days at AAPEX = A Year’s Worth of Work

AAPEX 2026 will bring automotive aftermarket professionals together in Las Vegas from 3 to 5 November, offering three days of supplier meetings, product comparisons and industry insights. Taking place at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum, the…
Oct 21, 2026 Buzz

FAIS Ombud 2025/26 Annual Report Launch

The Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers will launch its 2025/26 Annual Report during a webinar on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00. The online event will share key highlights from the past financial year, with…
Oct 21, 2026 Buzz

2027 Medical Scheme Outlook

A fundamental shift in how we use medical schemes The 2027 medical scheme environment continues to be shaped by affordability pressures, healthcare costs above inflation and increasingly complex benefit structures. As a result, the outlook for 2027…
Oct 21, 2026 Mobility

Why charging your EV goes much faster than you think

Many South Africans considering an EV stress about charging times. They still see them as a disruption rather than a quick stop at a filling station. But that is changing. In August, Zero Carbon Charge announced it would double the charging capacity…
Oct 21, 2026 Buzz

Tork Craft file set: shaped for perfection

Five versatile files ready to tackle any rasping need Clean fabrication and accurate fitment often come down to the most fundamental hand tools on the bench. To that end, South Africa’s favourite tool brand, Tork Craft, has expanded its workshop…