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Audi’s new cars in Germany will count you down, pace you to green lights

Sit up, everyone. It’s time to learn a new tech acronym: V2I, or vehicle-to-infrastructure Audi on Tuesday announced that its V2I-powered traffic light networking…

Two Ford Focus trim levels also found to have lock issues

The Fiesta and EcoSport have well-documented issues with security, but now Ford has identified a new car in its range with a similar problem….

South Africa’s govt ministers really love German cars and big Toyotas report reveals

According to a new report by IOL, it seems the ministers in government — effectively the cogs of administration of South Africa — are…

Here’s how much you’ll pay to fix your Ford’s locks

After its Twitter statement acknowledging its vehicles’ weak locking system last week, ford South Africa has finally issued a detailed statement on what it…

Jaguar Land Rover wants to pay drivers cryptocurrency to report traffic, road conditions

Jaguar Land Rover may soon reward drivers with cryptocurrency by reporting traffic conditions on their route, the company announced in a release on Sunday….

Jaguar’s F-Pace SVR is now available in South Africa

SUV or performance car? “Why not both?” is what Jaguar’s engineers asked when they made the F-Pace SVR. The company’s quickest SUV ever is…

Ford’s weak lock fix won’t be free for South African consumers

Ford hasn’t had a good few years when it comes to its vehicles PR. In 2016, it was the Ford Kuga that would spontaneously…

The connected car, satellites and the hybrid connectivity of the future [Sponsored]

In the early 20th century, cars were seen as mere tools for travel. But in the second millennium, these devices have become more than…

Gallery: This is the new 2020 edition Subaru Legacy

The Subaru Legacy is all grown up. The Japanese firm on Thursday launched its 2020 edition Legacy at the Chicago Motor Show in the…

Ram 1500’s new tailgate splits in multiple directions

In South Africa, we’re used to pick-ups and bakkies featuring boring, vertically-deploying tailgates, and nothing more, but Ram has added an additional trick to…

F1’s Red Bull announces the sport’s first cryptocurrency sponsor

Aston Martin Red Bull Racing has a brand new sponsor, but it’s not a watch, fashion or oil company. Instead, the Formula 1 team…

Volkswagen Golf R now packs 228kW, R676 000 price tag

As if 213kW wasn’t enough power for a family hatchback, Volkswagen has once again increased the output of its seventh-generation hot hatch, the Golf…

Mazda debuts Apple CarPlay, Android Auto accessory kits in South Africa

If you’re sick of using your smartphone as a dedicated driving dock in the car, Mazda’s latest announcement with put a smile on your…

Boeing completes first flight for self-flying aircraft

Aerospace company Boeing has completed its first flight with Boeing NeXt, an “autonomous passenger air vehicle” (PAV). “The PAV prototype completed a controlled takeoff,…

South Africa’s motor trade sales increased in November 2018

Car sales increased marginally in November 2018, according to Statistics South Africa’s motor trade sales report. Published on Thursday, the report notes that nominally,…

Volvo to go keyless from 2017

If you’re a loyal Volvo buyer, prepare for something a little different next time you walk into your dealership. The Swedish carmaker is set…

messageLoud is the latest app attempting to tackle distracted driving

Cars and mobile phones are a disastrous combination and have only become more so as smartphones become the dominant form factor. While it’s pretty…

BMW i Remote app review: is it essential to the i3 experience?

Making the switch from a petrol- or diesel-powered car to an electric one requires a significant shift in mind-set. You see, with an electric…

Volvo joins the race to replace your keys with smartphone app

Losing your car keys is painful. Your car is as useful as a blind pirate and the gap in your memory where your key’s…

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