AUTOFORUM

Festival to host biggest ever V8 race

Aug, 19 2019, 22:54

Quite plausibly the biggest grid of V8 supercars to ever race in South Africa is converging on the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit for a unique V8-only race meeting as part of the annual Festival of Motoring presented by WesBank 22-25 August. With a recor

Connected cars and the Revolutionary Road of the future

Jun, 24 2019, 22:02

According to Christophe Lepoivre, VP Sales Africa, Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Gemalto, connected and autonomous cars have been in the works for years, but this futuristic technology is fast becoming a reality.

Four star progress but poor child protection a disappointment in latest #SaferCarsforAfrica results

May, 30 2019, 12:50

Global NCAP and the Automobile Association of South Africa launched the third round of #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results at Kyalami Race Track yesterday, with the welcome support of the FIA Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies. The three mode

BLUE battery from Willard

May, 10 2019, 08:12

Willard is launching a limited-edition Willard BLUE battery, which will be available at selected retail outlets the range aims to highlight the threat plastic poses to our oceans and beaches, and encouraging recycling.

NAACAM comments on the impact of the budget speech on the auto sector

Mar, 01 2019, 06:08

NAACAM’s Executive Director reflects on Finance Minister Tit Mboweni’s maiden budget speech 2019.

Latest VPN shows continuing challenges for car makers and dealers.

Feb, 01 2019, 06:10

The latest TransUnion Africa Vehicle Pricing Index has been released, and the new report highlights the role of the constrained economy, a VAT hike, and petrol price increases, in pushing VPI below inflation for the 6th consecutive quarter.

Consumer Award winners announced

Jan, 30 2019, 07:27

The Wesbank-powered 2018/19 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards announced its tops achievers in late January, concluding the fourth event since its inception.

Ford and VW launch global alliance

Jan, 22 2019, 01:28

Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company announced their first formal agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better serve customers in an era of rapid change in the industry.

NCAP and AA of SA appeal to stop sale of rated zero cars

Nov, 19 2018, 09:25

Global NCAP Secretary General, David Ward, and AA South Africa CEO, Collins Khumalo, have announced their combined plea to the UN EC for Africa and the African Development Bank, for urgent action to prevent the sale of zero rated cars.

Global NCAP results show shocking scores for SA favourite

Nov, 13 2018, 07:11

The AA of South Africa, together with Global NCAP, launched the second round of #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results in November, with some shockingly low scores recorded.