Lexus tops driver assistance safety rankings — beating Tesla and Mercedes-Benz
One of the auto industry’s most closely watched evaluators of safety has put carmakers’ driver-assistance systems to the test, and the results aren’t pretty.
A system Toyota Motor Corp. offers on the Lexus LS sedan...
Tesla worst car brand for user privacy — Mozilla report
Tesla has the worst data protection policies of 25 major car brands, according to a recent analysis of user privacy and security policies among carmakers conducted by Mozilla.
The Internet software company spent over 600 hours researching...
South Africa's best-selling car brands
Toyota is the most popular car brand in South Africa, and by some margin, with the manufacturer selling 62,234 more vehicles in 2022 than the next best-selling brand, Volkswagen.
According to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers...
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...
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...
Best-selling 4x4 vehicles in South Africa
South Africa's top-selling 4x4 vehicles include a range of options — from utilitarian single-cab bakkies to luxurious 7-seater SUVs —with prices from around R300,000 and closing in on R1 million for top-specced models.
With plenty of rural backroads to...
Hybrids coming to South Africa soon
South Africa is getting several new hybrid cars in the coming months that could save motorists thousands on fuel every year.
Although the fully-electric vehicle (EV) market in South Africa is still in its infancy, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have been...
New hybrid cars coming to South Africa — including a new Toyota and rivals for the Corolla Cross
South Africa is getting several new hybrid cars in the coming months that could save motorists thousands on fuel every year.
Although the fully-electric vehicle (EV) market in South Africa is still...
Nissan's new charger for the Leaf lets it power your home
Nissan approved a bidirectional charging system for its Leaf electric vehicle, allowing it to power homes with the car's battery.
The vehicle manufacturer approved Fermata Energy's FE-15 charger for use with the Nissan Leaf in the US.
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...
Long story short, went clubbing and lost my remote key. Looking to replace it now, the key part costs R920 from JHB. Programming and cutting is another R1200. This seems a little steep for a key that just locks and unlocks the car + immobilizer. Should i bite the bullet and just do this through...
Hi guys
Just wanted to know from anyone with experience, are early 2010s model Qashqais reliable vehicles?
I am looking for a small SUV with a small engine and auto box.
There are new options out now like the Kiger but I am looking at the alternatives as well.
Thanks
A solid-state battery is a battery technology that uses solid electrodes and a solid electrolyte, instead of the liquid or polymer gel electrolytes found in lithium-ion or lithium polymer batteries. ... Solid-state batteries have found use in pacemakers, RFID and wearable devices.
Do you think...
Hey Guys
I could like to ask few questions anyone who has knowledge regarding EVs can respond
Do government have regulations regarding how much can electric vehicle charging station charge client per Kwh? Because it seems GridCars and partners have increased prices recently based on their live...
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Vauxhall Movano - 'IT'S HAUL RIGHT NOW' - OSV
Vauxhall may these days be wedded to the PSA Peugeot Citroen Group but its largest LCV, the Movano, was designed with Renault and is the same as a Renault Master (and a Nissan NV400) to all intents and purposes.
This is by no means an unusual...
As the title suggests, I am currently digging around the web trying to find this software to scan my fleet of trucks, but have had no luck before. I have only been able to find PC Consult 3 Plus on the web, but not PC Consult 2. From what I understand about the situation, PC Consult 3 only works...
Nissan and BMW could be bringing electric cars to South Africa
Nissan Motor Co., BMW AG and Volkswagen AG are among carmakers in talks to bring the electric-car revolution to South Africa, as the nation’s auto-factory floors risk being left behind in the global switch to greener vehicles.
The...
As the title suggests, the Nissan 370z Navigation Unit is widely regarded as being abysmal at best, and many people have resorted to fitting aftermarket solutions.
That raises the question for me, what local aftermarket solutions are there for the Z? Are there any solutions available for the Z...