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Aarto to help reduce road deaths
The signing of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Amendment Bill into law will assist the country to curb the high number of road fatalities on the country’s road, says Transport Minister...
MEC Mamabolo launches three major roads rehabilitation projects in Sedibeng
Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo has officially launched road rehabilitations on three major roads in Evaton and Sebokeng, in the Sedibeng District Municipality. The road upgrades - to the value...
VW exec confirms T-Roc Cabriolet will effectively replace soft-top Golf
A high-ranking Volkswagen executive has suggested the new T-Roc Cabriolet will effectively replace the soft-top Golf as the German firm’s only convertible.Speaking to Auto Express, Jürgen Stackmann, member of the board responsibe for sales, marketing and after...
ROAD SAFETY FOR WOMEN’S MONTH
The managing director of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says if you feel that your safety is threatened while driving, you need to know how to respond to best remove yourself from that situation quickly. “The...
Women in Autos event brings together most high-powered women in car industry
A teenage mom from the township who rose to the executive level of Nissan Africa, the first black female dealer principal to manage two branches, the new Commercial Director of NAACAM and the Head...
Volkswagen Golf 7 R production for South Africa has NOT ended…
Various reports out of the United States have suggested Volkswagen has ended production of the Golf 7 R. However, the local arm of the Wolfsburg-based firm has confirmed to CARmag.co.za production for South Africa will continue...
Minister Mbalula committed to quality passenger rail service
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula unveiled a Ministerial War Room on the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) that is aimed at aggressively improving the quality of the country’s passenger rail service. The war room...
WOMEN TO LEAD LAW ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN TO ROAD DEATHS
Female law enforcement officers are to undertake massive law enforcement operations throughout the country in celebration of Women’s month and in an effort to reduce fatalities over the coming long weekend. Integrated roadblocks involving officers...
SAA: No fire on US bound plane
South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday responded to social media reports that there was a fire in the cockpit of a plane bound for the US. “Contrary to reports on social media and other platforms,...
SA Car Sales Stay in the Slow Lane, in Spite of Lower Inflation
The South African car market continues to struggle, with the bulk of the buying activity currently taking place in the used car sector as financially stretched consumers increasingly opt for older cars at lower...
2019 Audi A1
The all-new Audi A1 is due to be revealed in South Africa in the next month or two, but Ciro de Siena had a chance to meet the newcomer early. Here's a preview of...
Petrol price to rise by 11 cents
Cash strapped consumers will have to fork out more at the pumps as the petrol price is set to increase by 11 cents on Wednesday.The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced that a...
The 2019 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works
The new 225kW Clubman John Cooper Works – the most powerful Mini yet.
The Clubman is so far removed from the less-is-more concept of the original, that one is at first disinclined to call it...
FIVE REASONS WHY MSC GRANDIOSA WILL OFFER THE RICHEST EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY TYPE OF...
Geneva, Switzerland, 31 July 2019 – Tomorrow will mark 100 days until the launch of MSC Cruises’ first Meraviglia-Plus ship, MSC Grandiosa in Hamburg, Germany on the 9th of November, with TV star Michelle...
Bus drivers urged to respect motorists during protest
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has urged bus drivers who have embarked on a strike over a pay dispute in Tshwane to respect the rights of other road users.In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister...
Lucky Montana wants to take the stand at State Capture Inquiry
Former Prasa CEO, Lucky Montana, is threatening to expose all those he claims are corrupt officials. He’s made a submission to testify at the State Capture Inquiry.Montana’s testimony will centre on the origins of...
Minister unveils buses for Tshwane commuters
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has unveiled the first batch of buses promised to the communities of Hammanskraal, Mabopane and Atteridgeville.The buses were sourced through the Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council, in response to commuter...
This is why Metrorail employees are striking
Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) employees - or at least some of them - will hold a one-day strike on Friday.The United National Transport Union (UNTU) will hold marches in several cities "to...
All-new Mazda3 lands in SA
Mazda has launched the seventh-generation Mazda3 in SA, in hatchback and sedan derivatives. Boasting improved refinement with additional safety and technology, the Japanese-sourced vehicle has moved a step upmarket and has price tags to...
Nissan to cut over 10,000 jobs worldwide
Japanese car giant Nissan plans to cut more than 10,000 jobs worldwide, reports said on Wednesday, as it works to turn its fortunes around after its former chief was arrested over financial misconduct. The...
Transnet eyes Richards Bay port for new liquefied gas hub
Transnet on Tuesday signed a multi-million rand cost-sharing agreement with International Finance Corporation to fund a feasibility study for the terminal.Moves are afoot for a new multi-billion-rand liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and re-gasification terminal to...
Bedfordview Licensing Centre reopens its doors
Services at the Bedfordview Licensing Centre and the rates hall have been restored following a break-in earlier this month.“The Bedfordview Licensing Centre and rates hall are now open after being closed due to a...
Johannesburg Metrobus’ Green Initiative on Mandela day
Metrobus green initiative came alive on Mandela day in Soweto at Sizwile School for the Deaf. Management and staff took time out to make a difference in the life of the less fortunate. With...
New Mercedes-AMG A45 for SA in 2019
The Mercedes-AMG A45 has finally been revealed and it's one of the most highly anticipated cars expected to arrive in South Africa in Q4 2019. We are currently driving the new A45 in Europe...
Mercedes X-Class to be dropped: Reports
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class bakkie will reportedly be discontinued due to poor sales.Automotive News Europe quoted sources at Daimler as saying that the pickup will be dropped as the company seeks to reduce costs, although...
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