During the working week, we publish a ton of automobile news items, and it may be difficult to keep up with everything – which is why we created this weekend list.
In summary, here are our top 10 car news stories of the week, in case you missed them at the time.
1. How to Renew Your Car License Online in 2022
Online car license renewals have been well-received according to the latest insights from the SA Post Office.
READ MORE ON THIS: How to Renew Your Car License Online in 2022
2. Tesla semi truck deliveries start this year, Cybertruck to follow
Tesla CEO, Elon Musk stated that deliveries for the company’s long-awaited trucking models would begin this year and continue through 2023.
READ MORE ON THIS: Musk: Tesla semi truck deliveries start this year, cybertruck to follow
3. FIRST DRIVE: Ford Mustang 5,0 GT California Special 10AT Fastback
Few coupés embody the philosophy of American Muscle and offer such awe-inspiring design quite like the rowdy 5,0-litre V8 Ford Mustang. We drive the Blue Oval’s latest limited-run model of which only 100 will be made available in South Africa. Could this Mustang California Special be the last of the breed?
READ MORE ON THIS: FIRST DRIVE: Ford Mustang 5,0 GT California Special 10AT Fastback
4. South Africa’s new app to tackle potholes
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has encouraged the public to report potholes on municipal and provincial roads using a newly launched app so that the government can repair them as soon as possible. As reported by SAnews.gov.za
READ MORE ON THIS: South Africa’s new app to tackle potholes
5. VW Kariega plant opens R235 million wax flooding facility
The wax flooding process that enables VWSA to sell their products with a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty has just seen a R235 million upgrade at their plant in Kariega. In addition to the automated process, the new facility reduces carbon emissions by 55% in comparison to before.
READ MORE ON THIS: VW Kariega plant opens R235 million wax flooding facility
6. How does trucking and business car insurance work?
Are you financially protected with truck insurance or business car insurance? After all, with more than 30,000 vehicle hijackings taking place annually in South Africa, we all need to be prepared.
FULL STORY: How does trucking and business car insurance work?
7. New Range Rover Sport set to make local landfall in October – here is pricing
The venerable Range Rover Sport will be arriving on our shores by October The opulent British off-roading icon will be available in various specifications and a selection of powertrains too. Here is pricing and specification.
FULL STORY: New Range Rover Sport set to make local landfall in October – here is pricing
8. 2023 Honda Fit RS previews as more hardcore hatchback
As part of the three year old models mid-cycle refresh, Honda have decided to give their supermini some hardcore treatment. This is a preview of the 2023 Honda Fit RS and it is touted to pack a bit more punch than before.
FULL STORY: 2023 Honda Fit RS previews as more hardcore hatchback
9. Mercedes-AMG ONE is now in production
The all-new Mercedes-AMG ONE will only be produced in 275 units, and job #1 of the limited-edition production of the hypercar (combined weighted fuel consumption: 8.7 L/100 km; combined weighted CO2 emissions: 198 g/km; combined weighted electrical consumption: 32.0 kWh/100 km) has just started. This year, the first customer vehicles will be delivered.
FULL STORY: The Mercedes-AMG ONE is now in production
10. WATCH: What not to do at a petrol station – light up a cigarette
If there was ever any doubt that smoking was dangerous, this may prove naysayers otherwise. This is what not to do at a petrol station when standing beside a car being refuelled.
FULL STORY: WATCH: What not to do at a petrol station – light up a cigarette
