Industry news 29.3.2019 04:40 pm
Another huge petrol hike expected on Wednesday
The hike is a result of stronger oil prices, increases in fuel taxes and a weaker rand.
The Automobile Association (AA) predicts another fuel price hike on Wednesday. The price of petrol is expected to rise by R1.28 a litre, diesel by 77 cents a litre, and illuminating paraffin by 56 cents per litre.
Industry news Ford recalls 1.5 million F-150 bakkies for transmission issues
About 1.26 million of the affected cars were based in the United States and the remaining 221,000 in Canada.
Editorials Illegal street racers don’t have to put others at risk
Road racers practice their craft where others certainly can be harmed.
Industry news 2019 Festival of Motoring set to be a four day extravaganza
Tickets for the event will be available in early April 2019.
Industry news Kids under 12 must buckle up
Having a child passenger restrained while driving is absolutely essential to ensure proper safety.
Industry news Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi remains top car group
Toyota remained in third place last year with sales of 10.59 million vehicles, a figure that also includes trucks.
Industry news Think twice before you buy a car
Avoid mistake of basing affordability of a vehicle on the repayment only.
Industry news Cancelling car insurance could cost you a whole lot more than the initial saving
Overspending over the festive period coupled with an interest rate hike at the end of last year may leave many looking for opportunities to save.
Editorials Speed is not the only reason for carnage
There is no denying that the young man involved did a very stupid thing and I am not trying to condone what he did.
Industry news Mark and Gavin Cronje to square up at the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb
Neither Mark nor Gavin will accept one’s quicker, but score is expected to be settled.
Industry news Petrol prices set to go up, diesel down in February – AA
The current picture shows petrol increasing by around eight cents a litre, while diesel is set to drop by three cents and illuminating paraffin by nine cents.
Industry news Jaguar introduces the XF Chequered Flag special edition
Unique exterior elements include side vent badging and Gloss Black alloy wheels and a choice of three exterior colours.
Industry news Mazda SA introduces Apple Carplay and Android Auto
The retrofit accessory kit will be available from Mazda SA dealerships from 1 February 2019.
Industry news Toyota, Panasonic announce electric car battery tie-up
The firm will be set up by 2020 and controlled 51-49 percent by Toyota.
Industry news Volvo recalls 219,000 cars to check for fuel leaks
Around 37,000 vehicles are to be recalled in Sweden, 31,000 in Great Britain and 26,000 in Germany.