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SAMBRA says repairability should become a key consideration for South African motorists as increasingly advanced vehicle technology continues to influence the long-term cost of vehicle ownership.
MIWA is urging South African motorists to verify online engine and gearbox suppliers carefully after fraudsters created convincing fake businesses that have cost buyers thousands of rand.
BMW and MINI have issued updated repair guidance stressing that original equipment windshields and headlamps are essential for maintaining ADAS performance, software compatibility and vehicle safety.
New European Union safety regulations require all newly registered passenger cars and vans to include driver distraction warning systems, introducing technology aimed at improving road safety while placing strong emphasis on driver privacy.
A new analysis by Allstate found that U.S. drivers are involved in a collision on average once every 10.86 years, with crash risk varying significantly between American cities.
Toyota’s latest Hilux investment signals renewed confidence in South African manufacturing, strengthening local production, suppliers and long-term industrial competitiveness.
Chery’s takeover of the historic Rosslyn manufacturing plant marks a major shift in South Africa’s automotive industry, transforming a long-standing Nissan production site into the company's future African manufacturing hub.
Ford’s renewed focus on experienced engineers demonstrates that lasting quality improvements depend on combining artificial intelligence with decades of practical manufacturing expertise.
Safety experts and medical researchers are warning motorists to avoid decorative steering wheel accessories after multiple incidents showed they can cause devastating injuries when airbags deploy.
Indian electric vehicle manufacturer EKA Mobility is expanding into Africa with a broad portfolio of electric transport solutions, focusing on localisation, partnerships and long-term sustainability across diverse markets.
South Africa’s entry-level cars face scrutiny after GNCAP crash tests reveal poor safety ratings for the Haval Jolion and Kia Sonet, prompting concern.
Hyundai South Africa funds driver’s licences for 50 YES programme participants, helping remove mobility barriers and improve employability.