Mick Schumacher drives Michael’s Mercedes F1 car at Goodwood

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-07-23 12:52

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 […]

Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance

By Siso Naile 18-07-23 08:25

Nelson Mandela Bridge will be a no-go zone for the next two days after the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) announced the bridge’s temporary closure. READ MORE: Lebanon central bank governor’s properties seized TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NELSON MANDELA BRIDGE FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla cautioned motorists about this planned initiative which coincides with Mandela Day, […]

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The 25 strangest AARTO violations you can be fined for

By TheSouthAfrican.com 17-07-23 15:26

Now that new AARTO violations are coming online after the controversial act was upheld in Constitutional Court last week (Wednesday 12 July), we scoured through the penalties to find strangest ones on the books. ALSO READ: Expired license? Here are all AARTO fines for license violations None fit into a conventional AARTO violation category and, truthfully, we didn’t […]

GR Corolla: SA dealer SLAPS R50k premium on Toyota’s hot hatch

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-07-23 14:04

One of the most anticipated hot hatches of the 2023 is the GR Corolla. Toyota’s four-door performance car landed in South Africa recently and in the middle of May the carmaker announced pricing for the new model. Only two derivatives are available: Core and Circuit. The former is priced from R841 000 and the top […]

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Speed Six Continuation Series makes global debut at Goodwood

By Gary Dunn 14-07-23 09:31

Crewe, 12 July 2023: The first new Speed Six in 93 years will makes its global debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The most successful Bentley racing car ever, the Speed Six is regarded as one of the most important Bentleys in history. The newest Speed Six – Car Zero – will be used […]

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These FOUR vehicles are NOW targeted by criminals in SA

By Corné van Zyl 14-07-23 08:29

Have you wondered what the top FOUR vehicles targeted in South Africa NOW are? THESE ARE THE TOP FOUR VEHICLES THAT ARE TARGETED BY CRIMINALS IN SA According to a report by FANews, tracking companies criminals are using sophisticated technology to adapt to new technologies, using programmers to counteract cars with keyless entry or emergency start […]

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Aston Marton Valour: A V12-powered manual supercar

By TheSouthAfrican.com 12-07-23 12:07

The Aston Martin Valour is all about honouring the British marque’s unique tradition of superlative special edition front-engined sportscars. The engineers have done this by fitting it with a 5.2-litre V12 engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission for the first time in the brand’s history. The engine boasts 525kW and 753Nm according to the company. […]

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What you’ll pay if you break these road rules in SA

By TheSouthAfrican.com 11-07-23 17:09

Since we published our article on AARTO fines for expired licenses, our WhatsApp line has been inundated with requests for more details about the cost of speeding penalties and other violations. ALSO READ: Fitness of vehicle violations: How much you’ll pay in fines Click on the link above for the list of what you’ll pay if your vehicle is […]

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Fitness of vehicle violations: How much you’ll pay in fines

By Mimi Mfundisi 10-07-23 10:57

As of last year, the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has been clamping down on unroadworthy/modified vehicles. On top of adding new license and registration penalties to South Africa’s traffic fine system, there are tens of Fitness of Vehicle violations you should be aware of. ALSO READ: Expired license? Here are all AARTO fines for license violations […]

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Silverstone GP: 110 Aston Martins celebrate company’s 110th anniversary

By Gary Dunn 10-07-23 10:42

8 July 2023, Silverstone: 110 Aston Martin cars celebrating the past, present, and future of the iconic British brand have taken to Silverstone Circuit for a thrilling celebratory lap marking the company’s 110th anniversary. Ahead of Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team’s home race in the F1 World Championship®, the incredible line-up of 110 cars is a […]

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Top 10 best-selling bakkies in South Africa

By TheSouthAfrican.com 06-07-23 14:22

There was a lot to smile about in the June vehicle sales data as 46 810 units were sold, that translated into year-on-year growth of 14%, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa). In the light-commercial vehicle (LCV) category, 13 945 units were sold in June, according to Car Magazine. That figure includes […]

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Elon Musk predicts fully autonomous vehicles for Tesla

By AFP 06-07-23 14:13

Electric car giant Tesla is set to realise fully autonomous vehicles “later this year”, CEO Elon Musk said Thursday, in the billionaire’s latest forecast for the long-anticipated milestone. ALSO READ: WATCH: Some crazy soul built a turbodiesel Tesla Model S “In terms of where Tesla is at this stage, I think we are very close to achieving full […]

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Five dangers of speeding on South Africa’s roads

By TheSouthAfrican.com 04-07-23 13:31

Speeding in relation to road safety in South Africa is a big talking point as every year the  Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) publishes the number of fatalities on our roads. Reckless driving caused by driving at a high speed is a big contributing factor towards the death toll. In 2022, BusinessTech reported over 1400 died during […]

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Formula One: When and where is the next Grand Prix?

By Garrin Lambley 03-07-23 13:51

The 2023 Formula One season is well under way with nine (of 22) races now in the record books following Sunday’s Austrian 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 ninth race in the 2023 season with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone […]

BMW produces plug-in hybrid car in South African plant

By AFP 30-06-23 09:44

German automaker BMW said Thursday 29 June 2023 it will inject millions into its South African plant, making it the second in the world to produce and export its X3 plug-in hybrid model. BMW will pour around 200 million euros ($218 million) into the factory at Plant Rosslyn, in Pretoria, which was BMW’s first foreign […]

Report confirms new-car quality is getting WORSE. But why?

By Mimi Mfundisi 28-06-23 16:48

Original article by Ray Leathern The annual Initial Quality Study from consumer specialists, J.D. Power, shows that new-car quality continues to decrease. ALSO READ: More economical mild-hybrid Hilux in the works Worryingly, this is the third year in a row that owners are reporting more issues with new cars than previously, reports Jalopnik. The J.D. Power study has […]

Stunning Singer 911 DLS Turbo project in PICTURES

By Mimi Mfundisi 28-06-23 09:09

Some custom car builds require a fair bit of explanation to know what’s going on beneath the metal. Not so for the eye-swivelingly beautiful Singer 911 DLS Turbo. DLS stands for Dynamics and Lightweighting and it’s a restomod from Singer Vehicle Design which takes inspiration from the Porsche 935 and comes in both road and track flavors. […]

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Mpumalanga motorists warned against lifting hitchhikers in THIS spot

By Nokwanda Ncwane 23-06-23 16:40

Mpumalanga police have cautioned the public against hitchhiking or lifting hitchhikers following a spate of robberies in the Kinross police precinct. Police say hitchhiking and giving lifts to hitch-hikers may result in crimes such as robberies or risk the lives of those engaged in the practice. MPUMALANGA MOTORISTS AND HITCHHIKERS WARNED South African Police Service (SAPS) […]

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Know your rights when dealing with dodgy car dealers

By TheSouthAfrican.com 23-06-23 12:07

It’s good news for used-car buyer and bad news for dodgy car dealers in South Africa. A recent ruling in the Gauteng Regional Court has bolstered the rights of consumers, reports Business Tech. The court ruling penalised a dodgy car dealer for selling a vehicle without disclosing its crash-damaged history to the buyer. FAQ: Can I write my […]

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Can I write my car off to tax?

By TheSouthAfrican.com 22-06-23 13:13

If you are a self-employed person who pays for and runs a vehicle to earn money, we have good news. There are ways to help reduce your annual tax contribution through your car. No one scenario is the same, of course, but let’s say you’ve bought and are paying off your car. You pay annual license fees, […]

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Elon Musk’s camouflage Tesla Cybertruck spotted in California

By TheSouthAfrican.com 15-06-23 15:52

Spotted yesterday in Palo Alto, California, a Tesla Cybertruck prototype was seen for the first time driving out in the wild wearing camouflage. When we say in the wild, in California, that means visiting a In-N-Out Burger drive thru. A visit which is apparently “a tradition”, according to a tweet by the South-African born billionaire. Videos […]

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