AUTOFORUM

Jaguar and GridCars launch live EV charge station map

Dec, 11 2019, 08:51

Drivers of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can now plan their journeys with ease using a live map to locate available public charging stations nationwide. The live map displays the entire network of Jaguar Powerway and GridCars supported p

Investing in the future – making the most of classic car restorations

Dec, 11 2019, 08:39

The classic car market has enjoyed phenomenal success over the past decade. A new world-record was set in August 2017 when a 1950s Aston Martin DBR1 sold at auction for US$22,550,000. And with approximately 30,000 American classic cars shipped into E

Finalists under scrutiny for Cars.co.za Consumer Awards powered by WesBank

Nov, 07 2019, 00:50

A pool of 39 vehicles from 17 manufacturers have been put under scrutiny at the testing phase of the fifth annual Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, powered by WesBank. The nominated vehicles were put through their paces and tested under vigorous conditions

Festival to host biggest ever V8 race

Aug, 19 2019, 22:54

Quite plausibly the biggest grid of V8 supercars to ever race in South Africa is converging on the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit for a unique V8-only race meeting as part of the annual Festival of Motoring presented by WesBank 22-25 August. With a recor

Connected cars and the Revolutionary Road of the future

Jun, 24 2019, 22:02

According to Christophe Lepoivre, VP Sales Africa, Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Gemalto, connected and autonomous cars have been in the works for years, but this futuristic technology is fast becoming a reality.

Four star progress but poor child protection a disappointment in latest #SaferCarsforAfrica results

May, 30 2019, 12:50

Global NCAP and the Automobile Association of South Africa launched the third round of #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results at Kyalami Race Track yesterday, with the welcome support of the FIA Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies. The three mode

BLUE battery from Willard

May, 10 2019, 08:12

Willard is launching a limited-edition Willard BLUE battery, which will be available at selected retail outlets the range aims to highlight the threat plastic poses to our oceans and beaches, and encouraging recycling.

NAACAM comments on the impact of the budget speech on the auto sector

Mar, 01 2019, 06:08

NAACAM’s Executive Director reflects on Finance Minister Tit Mboweni’s maiden budget speech 2019.

Latest VPN shows continuing challenges for car makers and dealers.

Feb, 01 2019, 06:10

The latest TransUnion Africa Vehicle Pricing Index has been released, and the new report highlights the role of the constrained economy, a VAT hike, and petrol price increases, in pushing VPI below inflation for the 6th consecutive quarter.