By Jude Katende This list has names you must be familiar with. 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. ISIS Named after the Egyptian goddess of fruitfulness and productivity in the hope that the vehicle …
All-Too-Common Pitfalls for Skilled Drivers
By Sejin Kim The pitfalls that skilled drivers fall into result from their own confidence in their ability to maneuver the car without paying too much attention to it. But, the truth of the matter is that a driving skill is not the only requirement for negotiating busy roads safely. Unusual and unpredictable things happen …
JAECOO climbs SA’s sales charts after just over two weeks on the market
Newly established urban off-road SUV brand JAECOO rocketed into the top 30 of South Africa’s best-selling automotive brands in April 2024, despite having launched its very first model midway through the month. Though the new J7 was officially on the market from only 13 April, initial sales were high enough to see JAECOO place a phenomenal 28th …
Common car tools every driver should own
By Sejin Kim Even if you do not plan to perform complex repairs on your car, there are certain tools every driver should have handy. Your car may break down or perhaps you want to perform basic maintenance on it rather than take it to a mechanic. Whatever your reason, it is recommended you carry …
VIVATECH 2024 : PEUGEOT designs the future of driving pleasure with Hypersquare
PEUGEOT, a major player in technological innovation, electrifies VivaTech with its bold concept car INCEPTION, ushering in a new era of electric mobility. On its stand, PEUGEOT presents its vision of the future embodied by the revolutionary Hypersquare steering control– the innovation that redefines the driving experience of tomorrow.ALLURE: The French public can discover the …
What is that noise from my car?
By Sejin Kim Believe it or not, cars are pretty much living creatures. Like humans, they require care and attention. They desire to stay in the best shape and health. If they are ignored and their problems are overlooked for too long, they have their own ways to demand your attention. So, whenever there is …
It pays to ask before you buy/drive
By Jude Katende In my opinion, owning a car today is no longer a big deal like it was when our parents used to buy them as brand-new way back. It was real a big deal then. Today, there are some online sites selling cars as cheap as $500 before taxes. In fact, URA should …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part H1
By Jude Katende HIACE “Hiace” combines “high” and “ace,” signifying a vehicle that surpasses its predecessor, the Toyoace. Oct. 2,1967 HIMEDIC The name signifies a vehicle equipped with sophisticated medical devices. June 8,1992 HILUX “Hilux” is a combination of “high” and “luxury.” Mar.21,1968 HILUX SURF “Hilux” is a combination of “high” and “luxury”. “Surf” means …
Audi South Africa offers peace-of-mind motoring with enhanced Audi Freeway Plan Extension option
May 2024, Johannesburg — All new Audi vehicles are sold with the Audi Freeway Plan (AFP), a comprehensive five-year/100,000km service and maintenance programme designed to afford customers hassle-free motoring and increased value for money during the duration of the contract. Now, Audi owners have the option to extend the AFP to a maximum of 15 years …
BAIC South Africa invites dealer representatives to visit BAIC Group
On April 24-26, 2024, at the invitation and organization of BAIC South Africa, representatives of BAIC South Africa dealer network partners ventured to bustling Beijing, the capital of China. They successfully visited the headquarter of BAIC Group along with BAIC Off road Vehicles Company as well as BAIC New Energy Company. They also partook in …