Brian Joss – Before deciding on what off-road vehicle to buy, Mitsubishi Motors ambassador Francois Rossouw says planning your (first)…
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South Africa’s vehicle exports under threat
Brian Joss – South Africa’s important built-up vehicle export programme is under threat from two major fronts. This is one…
Security a concern for motorists, says AA
Brian Joss – Did you know that according to the Global Peace Index (GPI)* South Africa ranks within the bottom…
Tough times for autobody repair shops
Brian Joss – Autobody repair workshops are continuing to experience tough times as they try and recover from the hard…
Car safety seats for children a necessity
Brian Joss – Most parent will tell you they will do anything to ensure their child’s safety. While most of…
Volvo Cars drops new cars from 30 metres to help rescue services save lives
Brian Joss – It is the most extreme crash test ever executed by Volvo Cars, and a crucial one. Extrication…
SACCS 2021: all eyes on all-new FIA Ford Ranger
Brian Joss – The 2020 South African Cross Country Series (SACCS) was thrown into disarray with the COVID-19 pandemic resulting…
Jaguar Land Rover wins award for best connected technologies
Brian Joss – Pivi Pro infotainment system recognised by AUTOBEST awards. Jaguar Land Rover’s new Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment has…
Car smart app not just for cars
Brian Joss – FNB has launched its latest edition of innovative nav» Smart Tools on the FNB App. These will…
Myths and misconceptions of EVs
Brian Joss – As adoption and curiosity for electric vehicles continue to boom, Nissan takes a look at how far…
Road safety body gets a new name and new board
Brian Joss – The Global Road Safety Partnership in South Africa has undergone a name change to the National Road…
Discovery’s versatile SUV becomes more versatile, adventurous
Brian Joss – New Discovery combines an exceptional design evolution with a versatile and intelligently packaged interior which embodies the…
Tips on how to manage the cost of owning a car as a new graduate
The total cost of owning a vehicle can be hard to wrap your head around. It’s even more challenging for…
VWSA marks 4 million milestone at Uitenhage
Brian Joss – Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has celebrated a momentous milestone with over 4 million vehicles having been…
Suzuki celebrates century of Japanese quality and design
Brian Joss – When a young and ambitious Michio Suzuki officially registered the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company in 1920, he…
FCA Heritage celebrates its first five years
Brian Joss – This week marks the fifth anniversary of FCA Heritage, the Group department focused on the safeguarding and…
Check For Water Damage Before You Buy a Used Car
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana and Mississippi, killing over 1,800 people and causing $81 billion in property damage. The Insurance…
Zero blood alcohol limit won’t solve drink and drive problem
Brian Joss – Proposed amendments have been made to the National Road Traffic Act to reduce the legal blood alcohol…
MobilityUnusual is the future for the South African motor industry
Brian Joss – The South African automotive landscape – especially when it comes to consumer buying behaviour – has changed…
Talking Tyres with Continental Part 3: The different types of tyres
Brian Joss – As the physical link between a vehicle and the ground, tyres take on the full wheel load…
Zero alcohol limit for motorists not the answer, says AA
Brian Joss – Proposed amendments to the National Road Traffic Act to reduce the legal blood alcohol limits for drivers…
Talking Tyres Part 2: Getting from the rubber tree to the road
Brian Joss – The tyre is a complex combination of components made from numerous ingredients. But how do we get…
Ford ‘s Silverton assembly plant going green
Brian Joss – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has embarked on a pioneering solar energy project for its…