Features CAR CLINIC | Everything you need to know about drive belts

There are several problems with synthetic, rubber-like drive belts on an engine. The first is that, if left to their own devices, they will eventually break.  That applies to most ...

Features How far do EV's actually travel in our hot SA climate? How far do EV's actually travel in our hot SA climate? Exactly how far is an electric car able to travel on a single charge in real-world SA conditions at a steady 120km/h?
Features Everything you need to know about charging EVs in SA Everything you need to know about charging EVs in SA With the rise in popularity of the electric vehicle (EV) genre, we thought it prudent to demystify some aspects, starting with an introduction to charging.
Features Smart charging may be key to saving power grid in world of EVs Smart charging may be key to saving power grid in world of EVs As electric vehicle sales rise, the big question for power grid operators, charging companies and governments is how to run tens of millions of vehicles without crashing local ...
Features What the heck happened to self-driving cars? What the heck happened to self-driving cars? Almost a decade ago it seemed all systems go for vehicles that would drive you to your destination while you took a nap, checked your email or watched your favourite TV show
Features Lego Technic unveils new 1,432-piece McLaren F1 car Lego Technic unveils new 1,432-piece McLaren F1 car Lego is giving racing fans something to cheer about with the release of its new Technic McLaren F1 car. Set to go on sale from March 1, this 1,432-piece model carries the team's ...
Features Thrills aplenty at the Kyalami 9 Hour Thrills aplenty at the Kyalami 9 Hour The final round of the 2021 Intercontinental GT Challenge was held at the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit over the weekend.
Features The EV Supply chain has a dirty secret The EV Supply chain has a dirty secret Amid all the hype around clean transport, many believers have overlooked a key issue: Manufacturing these cars is a carbon-intensive process.
Features When it comes to designing electric cars, bigger might not be better When it comes to designing electric cars, bigger might not be better EVs don’t have to be massive. Smaller, more efficient cars would consume fewer resources and make roads a lot safer.
Features These are Mzansi's 10 most popular used coupés These are Mzansi's 10 most popular used coupés While global coupé buyers prefer American cars – the Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger are the world’s most popular coupés – South Africans are besotted with German vehicles. Whether ...
Features VW dominates 2021’s list of most searched for used hatchbacks VW dominates 2021’s list of most searched for used hatchbacks There’s one particular automotive brand that really resonates with South Africans when it comes to the hatchback body style. Yes, we’re talking about Volkswagen, which again ...
Features WATCH | Cape Town Ferrari goes viral after running out of fuel WATCH | Cape Town Ferrari goes viral after running out of fuel Cape Town motorists were entertained by the bizarre sight of a multimillion-rand Ferrari stranded on the side of a road after it apparently ran out of petrol.
Features Bashing big oil won’t save the planet Bashing big oil won’t save the planet Forcing the world's big publicly-traded oil companies to go green won't save the planet from the impact of the climate crisis.
Features BMW, EVs the big winners in latest SA car industry report BMW, EVs the big winners in latest SA car industry report Searches for electric vehicles (EVs) surged by 110% to half a million in 2021. BMW received a whopping eight million more Consumer Advert Views last year. And over 637-million ...
Features Study reveals that VW Polo drivers cause most fatal crashes in SA Study reveals that VW Polo drivers cause most fatal crashes in SA Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Hilux and Toyota Quantum are the vehicle models mostly involved in fatal crashes in SA and account for the highest number speed infringement fines issued, ...
Features OPINION | A snip on the global chip shortage OPINION | A snip on the global chip shortage Ever since the last months of 2020, vehicle manufacturers have been battling a global shortage of semiconductor “chips”, otherwise known as integrated circuits
Features OPINION | Why mergers come at a cost in the car industry OPINION | Why mergers come at a cost in the car industry Mergers are nothing new in the car industry. General Motors, long the foremost manufacturer in terms of production figures, came into existence in 1908 as a result of the merger ...
Features Inaugural Cape 1000 ready to host the cream of the classic crop Inaugural Cape 1000 ready to host the cream of the classic crop A 1961 Mercedes-Benz SL300 and a Ferrari F40 will rumble alongside other tasty vintage machines
Features Star ratings and the importance of safety when buying a car Star ratings and the importance of safety when buying a car Vehicle occupant safety is a subject of enduring relevance.
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What to watch on Ignition TV this week (DStv channel 189)

Motoring

TV HIGHLIGHT | Buyer's Guide

The Isuzu X-Rider comes under the spotlight. Also, is an Alfa Romeo 156 a good second car?

Motoring

TV HIGHLIGHT | Razor Customs

Razor Customs gives you an inside look at the world of our local tuners, drifters and spinners

Motoring

TV HIGHLIGHT | The Bike Show

Suzuki’s Hayabusa leaves the straight and narrow, and we catch up with Rapid Bike SA