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  1. Jan

    Electric vehicles coming to South Africa in 2023

    All the electric vehicles coming to South Africa in 2023 — including the most affordable yet A slew of new electric vehicles (EVs) is set to roll out in South Africa in 2023. Last year saw the highest number of new electric car models launched to the local market yet.
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  3. Jan

    Hybrid and fully electric cars coming to South Africa in 2023

    Electric cars and hybrids coming to South Africa in 2023 Several new fully-electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are set to hit South Africa's roads in 2023. 2022 has been a bumper year for sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the country. Numerous new models entered the market, and consumers...
  4. Jan

    Hackers uncover serious vulnerabilities that let them remotely unlock and start cars

    Serious security bugs allowed hackers to remotely unlock and start millions of cars Yuga Labs security researchers discovered severe vulnerabilities in Hyundai's mobile apps and a smart vehicle platform used by multiple carmakers, both of which allowed hackers to remotely control several...
    • Jan
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  5. Jan

    BMW XM hybrid launching in South Africa with R3.4-million price tag

    BMW launching XM hybrid in South Africa for R3.4 million BMW has announced the pricing for two new cars from its M-series coming to South Africa next year, including the powerful XM plug-in hybrid. The BMW XM is the company's first high-performance car with an electrified drive system, and the...
  6. Jan

    South Africa's most popular electric cars and the new models launching soon

    Most-popular electric cars in South Africa — with new Audi, VW, and Toyota models coming The most popular electric vehicles (EVs) sold in South Africa include Audi's RS e-tron GT, BMW's i3 and iX, the Porsche Taycan, and the Jaguar i-Pace, according to search data from AutoTrader. South...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    More people would buy Apple car than Tesla or BMW — and it does not even exist yet

    More people would buy Apple car than Tesla or BMW — and it does not even exist yet If semiconductor shortages, recession risks and the once-a-century shift in propulsion weren’t enough to keep auto executives up at night, here’s one more sleep disruptor: Consumers are keen to buy an Apple car...
  8. Jan

    New BMW 7-series previewed in South Africa

    BMW previews all-new i7 in South Africa — a R2.8 million private lounge on wheels BMW South Africa previewed its latest luxury class vehicles, including the all-new electric i7 xDrive60, on Wednesday, 31 August 2022. While the i7 xDrive60 boasts impressive performance stats for a large, luxury...
  9. Jan

    Big increase in electric and hybrid sales in South Africa

    Electric vehicle sales on the up in South Africa — most popular models and pricing The uptake of fully electric vehicles (EVs) has been slow in South Africa, but data from the Automotive Business Council (Naamsa) reveals that sales are rising. With 205 fully electric vehicles sold by mid-year...
    • Jan
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  10. Jan

    Buttons better than touchscreens in cars - Swedish test

    Test shows how rubbish car touchscreens are compared to buttons Swedish car publication Vi Bilägare recently performed a test which showed that physical dashboard buttons in cars were much easier and faster to use than touchscreens. The publication had drivers perform four tasks — including...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 199
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  11. Jan

    AutoTrader reports surge in electric vehicle interest

    Interest in electric cars surges in South Africa as petrol price rockets Data from South African vehicle classifieds website AutoTrader shows that potential car buyers are increasingly interested in buying second-hand electric vehicles (EVs). That is despite the country's significant...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  12. Jan

    BMW recalls iX and i4 electric vehicle models - flags two sold in South Africa

    BMW recalls electric cars over battery fires — including two sold in South Africa BMW has announced a recall of a handful of iX and i4 electric vehicles over defective battery cells, including two units sold in South Africa. The recall comes after the German automaker became aware of three...
  13. Jan

    BMW i7 luxury electric sedan launching in South Africa from R2.8 million

    BMW launching i7 luxury electric sedan in South Africa — Starting from R2.8 million BMW South Africa has announced it will bring its first fully-electric luxury sedan — the BMW i7 — to South Africa. The electric vehicle will launch globally alongside the petrol and diesel versions of the 2023...
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    BMW Heated Seats Subscription Is Real And It Costs $18 Per Month

    We've been "warned" about how subscriptions could become the automotive equivalent of a video game's downloadable content, and we're beginning to see more examples. On its ConnectedDrive Store in South Korea, BMW owners can pay a monthly fee to have a creature comfort such as heated seats. It...
  15. Jan

    Electric recharging vs petrol refueling costs from Johannesburg to Cape Town

    Electric vs petrol costs from Johannesburg to Cape Town — it's not even close anymore With South Africa's fuel prices hitting record levels, recharging the country's highest-range electric vehicle now costs half as much as filling up a comparable petrol-driven car. That is according to a...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  16. Jan

    Best-selling electric vehicles in South Africa and how much they cost

    Most popular electric cars in South Africa — and their prices Electric vehicle market share in South Africa showed significant improvement in 2021, with sales rising to 218 from 92 in 2020. Citing EV-volumes.com, BusinessDay reported that the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in South Africa...
  17. Jan

    New car shortage in South Africa - manufacturers respond

    Bad news for new car buyers in South Africa Many of South Africa's popular car brands are experiencing stock level problems due to a global shortage of semiconductors and other supply chain disruptions. Some modern vehicles now boast thousands of chips to monitor, manage, and control various...
  18. Jan

    Top electric cars in South Africa by acceleration performance

    Best electric cars in South Africa — with prices Electric vehicles (EVs) are known for offering excellent acceleration performance, and South Africans have several high-performance EVs from which to choose. The most impressive high-performance electric vehicle in South Africa is the Porsche...
  19. Jan

    Electric cars now available in South Africa

    All the electric cars you can buy in South Africa South Africans now have a wide range of electric vehicles to choose from, with prices ranging from R709,400 and going up to R4.1 million. Despite a radical global shift to electric cars among the world's biggest manufacturers, adoption in South...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  20. Jan

    Joburg to Cape Town - electric vs petrol cost comparison

    Electric vs petrol costs from Joburg to Cape Town — the winner is clear It is much cheaper to recharge the electric vehicle with the best range in South Africa than filling up a comparable petrol-powered model, even when using expensive fast-charging infrastructure, a MyBroadband comparison...
  21. Jan

    Cool gadgets showcased at CES 2022

    Awesome gadgets from CES 2022 The Consumer Technology Association's CES moved back to its Las Vegas venue in 2022, after a brief hiatus from in-person shows last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the tech conference will end one day early this year due to the current Omicron...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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