Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa has successfully defended its title as the most popular small car in Germany. According to official data published by the Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA), the Corsa was the best-selling vehicle in the B segment for the third time in a row in 2023. Total new registrations of almost 54,000 …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part 2
By Jude Katende As promised, today, we continue with our Toyota name series. We explore the origin of or what most of these names mean. The name origins mentioned are limited to principal ones and are not exhaustive for some models. Each name has a date of when the car’s production started. AVENSIS Derived from …
Alfa Romeo: Milano Name is not OK? “Alfa Romeo Junior” then!
During one of the most important weeks for Alfa Romeo’s future, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name “Milano” – chosen by the Brand for its recently unveiled new compact sports car – is banned by law.The name “Milano,” a public favorite, was chosen to pay tribute to the city where …
New JAECOO J7 officially launches in South Africa
The highly anticipated JAECOO J7 has officially launched in South Africa, hitting the market as the very first model from the newly established urban off-road SUV brand. Endowed with cutting-edge design and forward-thinking technologies, the J7 is poised to take the local market by storm, with the three-strong range priced from just R549 900. Tony Liu, Executive …
Chance to bounce back for Hyundai in Croatia Rally
Following a rollercoaster weekend at the Safari Rally in Kenya, Hyundai Motorsport is looking to bounce back emphatically at the Croatia Rally from 18 to 21 April, the fourth round of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).With a constantly changing surface and a variety of features not typically found at a tarmac rally, Croatia …
African Outdoor Group Off-road training
By Jude Katende Four wheel drive Drive as slow as possible but as fast as necessary Control your driving techniques Proceed gently If in doubt, carry out a recce on foot Avoid excessive wheel spin and braking Select the correct gear Drive safety 1. Seats 2.steering wheel 3.pedals Seat adjustment Legs first Adjust seat while …
5 Warning Signs from Your Vehicle – Vol. 8
By Sejin Kim Simply knowing how to drive a vehicle is no longer enough. It is important that you are able to know the basic signs in case your vehicle is facing any trouble. The thing about cars is that if you are not able to pick up on early warning signs quite early on, …
New PEUGEOT E-5008 : The CLASS-ABOVE ELECTRIC LARGE SUV
More Allure More Emotion More Excellence Even more seductive Discover it on the PEUGEOT brand’s YouTube channel. Link : New Peugeot E-5008 | Class-above Electric Large SUV (youtube.com)
Ford Revolutionises One-Ton Van Productivity with the New Transit Custom
Ford South Africa has commenced the introduction of the new Transit Custom commercial vehicle range with the launch of the Base Long Wheelbase Van initially, with additional derivatives to follow later this year. The next generation of Europe’s best-selling one-ton van is designed to help small and medium businesses reduce cost of ownership, work more …
NEW ALFA ROMEO MILANO: SPORTINESS GOES COMPACT
Sporty at heart, compact in size and Italian style at first sight. The wait is over. Alfa Romeo presents the new MILANO to the international press right in Milan, at the historic headquarters of the Automobile Club Milano, in an unconventional way and with a dual purpose: on the one hand, to demonstrate Alfa Romeo’s …