July 2024, Johannesburg — Marking the third wave of investment into public charging infrastructure, Audi South Africa is again playing a major role in continuing to prepare South Africa for a future of widescale electric mobility. Following extensive investments in 2022 and 2023 – during which time Audi and its strategic partners GridCars and Rubicon added more …
Stellantis Extends Benchmark Hybrid Powertrain to More Nameplates to Satisfy European Customer Demand
AMSTERDAM, July 9, 2024 – Leveraging its unique multi-energy approach, Stellantis is swiftly reacting to the quick ramp-up of customer orders in Europe for hybrid models, especially those with the newest eDCT advanced hybrid technology. The Company will offer 30 hybrid models this year and plans to introduce six more through 2026. Hybrid variants deliver …
PEUGEOT INTEGRATES ChatGPT AS STANDARD ACROSS ITS ENTIRE LINE-UP
Having been one of the first car manufacturers to integrate ChatGPT into its models during a large-scale pilot phase, PEUGEOT is now making artificial intelligence standard across its entire range. Integrated into the emblematic i-Cockpit® and activated via the voice assistant “OK PEUGEOT”, ChatGPT answers all of your questions and offers an array of innovative …
How to keep your kids safe in the car
By Sejin Kim Do you think that car safety is all about toddlers and babies? Are you aware that motor vehicle accidents are the major cause of death in children above four years of age? It is essential that every vehicle owner should know the essential safety measures for their kids. As responsible parents we …
How to maintain an older car
By Sejin Kim Maintenance of an older car is slightly more difficult and different in comparison to relatively new vehicles. There are some maintenance procedures that apply to both old and relatively new cars; however, some are more specific to old cars. Knowing these procedures is very important. Knowing and practicing the correct maintenance procedures …
How to keep your used car on the road longer
By Sejin Kim If you’re driving a used car in Africa, you already know how difficult and potentially dangerous much of the terrain can be. Roads are not always well maintained, and some even end in dirt trails. In some areas, mud can make a road all but impassable. Hot days and cold nights can …
Fresh new Hyundai i20 hits the road in South Africa
Hyundai’s new i20 has hit the road in South Africa with a refreshed, stylish design that is part of a well-rounded motoring package in the segment for hatchback cars, where it occupies a sizeable 10% share of this competitive part of the local car market. The new i20 announces itself in three specification and trim …
How to find warning signs from your vehicle
By Sejin Kim Sure, when you buy a new car, you can typically expect to travel several-thousand miles before regular maintenances/problems pop-up. On average, cars start to have minor problems after about 40,000 miles—especially with (sadly) American-based vehicles. After 100,000 miles, the intervals between performing regular maintenance and fixing vehicle problems start to become much …
How to keep interior clean and fresh
By Sejin Kim The interior of a car takes a beating when it is used as a diner, office, briefcase, and waste paper basket and storage locker. Morning coffee splatters on the dashboard and crumbs accumulate at the driver’s feet. Food wrappers collect on the back seat floor and the dirty laundry left in the …
How to get rid of car air conditioner odour
By Sejin Kim Are the mildew odours in your car spoiling your ride mood? Do you want to get rid of car a/c odours? Well, odours in your vehicle’s a/c system can be really unpleasant. Numerous car owners experience the issue of odours in the car. After turning on the a/c to get cool and …