All About Cars

Spare immobilizer keys: Necessary or not?

By Sejin Kim An immobilizer key is the latest innovation in anti-theft devices installed into a car or motorcycle. A chip within the plastic casing on the head of the ignition key sends a signal to the computer that runs the car, verifying that this is, indeed, the proper key to start the car. Since …

Smart ways to identify a good used car via Internet

By Sejin Kim The Internet is a great place to shop for used cars, featuring stellar deals from some of your favourite exporters. The only problem with buying cars online is that you aren’t able to physically see them until they arrive, making some buyers hesitant about the process. Fear not, buying online can be …

Automechanika Johannesburg Road Show Successfully Concludes Across Six African Countries To Attract African Buyers To The Show

Johannesburg, 8th August 2024 – The Automechanika Johannesburg team has wrapped up a successful road show across six key African countries, aimed at engaging automotive aftermarket buyers and promoting the upcoming Automechanika Johannesburg trade show slated for 19th to 21st November 2024 at NASREC Johannesburg.The road show, strategically planned based on exhibitor feedback, covered the most …

Simple tips to save gas without driving less

By Sejin Kim Remember the days when a gallon of fuel used to cost less than a dollar, and you could drive around in a big SUV without worrying about the toll that it would have on your wallet? Sadly, it seems like those days are all but gone. You might not have much of …

Smart ways to avoid getting a flat tyre

By Sejin Kim Getting a flat tyre is perhaps a common incident that drivers encounter. You can get a flat tyre from a long drive or just a short drive around town. It does not matter where you go, a lot of pointed materials get scattered on the road and cause potential damage to your …

Simple maintenance tips for between tune ups

By Sejin Kim A “tune up” is a vehicular term used to mean standard maintenance for your vehicle. It involves giving your vehicle a checkup and inspecting and replacing as necessary, items such as air, gas and oil filters, changing the oil and inspecting the spark plugs. Most vehicle diagnostics today are done with computers, …

CITROËN CLUB COMMEMORATES BASTILE DAY

Midrand, 8 August 2024 – The Citroën Club of South Africa was out in force on Sunday July 28 in celebration of Bastille Day at the Vintage and Veteran Club in Johannesburg. Held every year as close to the French national day as possible, it’s an opportunity for the marque’s diehard fans to show off their …

All-new Triton aims for top spot in Asia Cross Country Rally 2024

TOKYO – Mitsubishi Motors announced that Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, for which the company provides technical support, will be aiming for the top spot in the challenging Asia Cross Country Rally (hereafter, AXCR) 2024 scheduled for 11 – 17 August 2024. The rally will be held in southern and central Thailand, with the team driving four Triton pickup …

Alfa Romeo out on track

MIDRAND, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 – Get to Zwartkops Raceway outside Pretoria this Sunday (11 August 2024) to experience true Alfa Romeo dynamism in its natural habitat. The Alfa Romeo Club of Pretoria in partnership with Stellantis South Africa and SuperGroup is hosting their annual track day at the circuit, open to die-hard enthusiasts, those new …

Chery debuts on Fortune Global 500

Chery joined yet another exclusive club, when the Chery Holding Group made its grand debut on the Fortune Global 500 list on 5 August. It ranked at the 385th position with a revenue of R720 billion. The Fortune Global 500 list ranks the top 500 companies globally based on their respective fiscal years. The list …