TopGear South Africa has today launched its very own Test Track facility operated out of the Brakpan/Benoni Airfield in Gauteng, the first of its kind outside of the UK.

Loadshedding, vandalism, theft and lack of maintenance are the reason SA’s traffic lights are in a woeful state. And it’s only getting worse.

The recent fuel price increase has put pressure on motorists, we take a look at 5 fuel saving tips that should help South Africans.

SANTACO WC claim they are being targeted by police and allege only taxis get impounded. They claim 6000 taxi’s have been impounded this year.

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act is expected to play a role in changing the behaviour of South Africa’s road users for the better. “More than 12 000 road users perish on our roads annually. AARTO will play a critical role in changing the behaviour of road users for the better. We all […]

Manchester United are currently on a pre-season tour in the United States. The English football giants lost to Real Madrid in Houston courtesy of goals from Jude Bellingham and Joselu according to Sky Sports. Manchester United finished third in the English Premier League in the 2022/2023 season, 14 points behind first-placed Manchester City. THE CURRENT CROP […]

A top cop in Georgia, United States was pulled over and issued a fine after he was caught speeding. The Henry County Police Department officer caught his superior clocking nearly 160km/h in a 55km/h zone in a modified Dodge Charger. It’s clear from the bodycam footage that the officer was caught off guard during the incident. […]

Electric race cars that reach speeds of up to 200mph and generate up to 40% of their race energy from braking alone, are preparing to deliver an exciting finale to the 2023 Formula E Championship season in London this weekend. FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP 22/23 SEASON FINALE The Gen3 race cars have thrilled audiences around the […]

This weekend, when the second Underberg Gran Fondo gets underway on Sunday, the town of Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg will be flooded with off-road bicycles, both mountain and gravel. The event will once again draw competitors looking to make a good impression and capture first place in the numerous races. UNDERBERG GRAN FONDO PUTS […]

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has released results from its baseline study which indicate when and where most fatalities involving trucks and buses. The RTMC said its study was based on 4 001 trucks and buses that were involved in fatal crashes between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2022. HERE’S WHERE TRUCK AND BUSES FATALITIES […]

If you are out and about at dawn in the Pretoria area on Sunday, August 6, 2023, don’t be surprised to be sharing the road with hundreds, or perhaps even thousands of classic cars as they head for the Zwartkops Raceway, south-west of the Capital City, as they head to Cars in the Park. CARS […]

Petersfield, 26 July 2023: Nichols Cars has revealed the production-ready N1A, the 900 kg Can-Am-inspired British supercar that pays homage to one of the most iconic racing cars of all time: the original McLaren M1A. Led by renowned motorsport engineer, Steve Nichols, Nichols Cars has created the road-going N1A, a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports car with […]

I hear it all the time from those trusting souls in the market for a new crossover. “You know, I test drove the… (*insert the name of virtually any crossover vehicle here) and I was disappointed at how small it was inside.” Yes, I’m afraid, that’s the irony of the most popular segment. Despite manufacturers […]

Cape Town motorists face having their vehicles impounded after the traffic by-law of 2021 came into effect in July 2023 Among the offences in the Traffic by-law of 2021 that could see motorists having their vehicles impounded includes driving with missing number plates, unroadworthy vehicles, and unlicensed vehicles, according to SABC News. ALSO READ: AARTO backlash: South Africans have their […]

Pretoria, 25 July 2023: Jaguar TCS Racing returns to their home race this weekend, as the 2023 ABB Formula E World Championship concludes on the streets of London. Picking up off the back of a rollercoaster Rome double-header, the team is determined to push for as many points as possible in rounds 15 and 16. […]

The City of Cape Town is taking a zero tolerance approach to motorists who break the law, by enforcing the amended traffic by-laws of 2021. Prior to the traffic by-laws coming into effect in July 2023, the city could only issue fines to motorists for offences such as vehicles with missing number plates or number […]

The City of Cape Town is taking a zero tolerance approach to motorists who break the law, by enforcing the amended traffic by-laws of 2021. Prior to the traffic by-lawscoming into effect in July 2023, the city could only issue fines to motorists for offences such as vehicles with missing number plates or number plates […]

The City of Cape Town is taking a zero tolerance approach to motorists who break the law, by enforcing the amended traffic by-laws of 2021. Prior to the laws coming into effect in July 2023, the city could only issue fines to motorists for offences such as vehicles with missing number plates or number plates […]

South Africa’s roads can be dangerous, although car accidents and potholes aren’t the only things that could affect its drivers. Road rage is a daily problem on the road according to the Automobile Association of South Africa, affecting people every day. In March 2023, The South African reported on a road rage video that went viral. […]

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) has been greenlit after the Constitutional Court ruled that the legislation governing the new demerit system is valid. In November 2022 a Pretoria High Court judgment ruled Aarto legislation was invalid and unconstitutional. However, the latest ruling means lawless motorists will be subject to a points system […]

What has fast become known as South Africa’s most beautiful drive, the Cape 1000 is set to return next March for four days of open road indulgence. “We are excited to announce that the next annual Cape 1000 brought to you by Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth will run from 10 to 15 March […]

The 2023 Formula One season is well under way with 10 (of 22) races now in the record books following the most recent British Grand Prix. ALSO READ | Formula One: Every world champion to date And the exciting news is that race fans don’t have long to wait for the 11th race in the 2023 season with the Hungarian Grand […]

The V8 engine is dead. At least in the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S. In its place is a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine combined with an electric motor. It uses a nine-speed Multi-Clutch Transmission with a new wet start-off clutch. The performance figures of the GLC 63 S are staggering. The turbocharged engine 350 kW, making […]

The excitement continues to grow as the GR Cup driven by Netstar, part of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa, heads to the iconic East London Grand Prix Circuit for the highly anticipated 5th round of the 2023 season. The stage is set for an adrenaline-fueled showdown as six of the country’s top motoring writers once […]

Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 reserve driver Mick Schumacher made an emotional appearance at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. READ MORE: Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance The 24-year-old racing driver suited up and donned his dad’s old helmet and hopped into the Mercedes W02 from 2011 that Michael drove over a decade […]