Motoring Tech

Manufacturing a modern 4x4 tyre is much more complicated than you think...The rubber fitted to your 4x4 can make or break your vehicle’s performance, both on- and off-road. However, have you ever given thought to the extensive research and development that goes into producing that tyre? We visited ...

Europe is employing a new drive cycle for emissions testing and claimed fuel-consumption figures. Will it be realistic this time around?You're in the market for a new car and the most important consideration in a time of skyrocketing fuel prices is efficiency. Can you trust the manufacturer’s claimed ...

It may come with a licence disc and number plates (and available from your local Ford dealership later in 2019), but this is as close to a sophisticated off-road racer as a production vehicle can get. You may have read my driving impression of the Ford Ranger Raptor in the Australian Outback a little ...

Nearly every new car launched boasts a turbocharger but buyers’ reliability concerns remain. We investigate what could cause one to fail..."Turbochargers are inherently extremely reliable.” So says Chris Kambouris, managing director of TurboDirect SA, when I pay him a visit to understand why turbochargers ...

We investigate the differences between 93- and 95-octane unleaded so you can make an informed decision at the forecourt...The petrol price is at an all-time high and consumers are cash-strapped. You’d therefore assume most motorists are foregoing 95-octane unleaded fuel in favour of 25-cent-a-litre-cheaper ...

Changing your driving style and some aspects of your vehicle can go a long way to cutting costs...As the fuel levy and the price of crude oil increase, all while the value of the rand decreases and inflation climbs, we’re left with less disposable income each passing year. How can we ease the pain?Well, ...

We help choose the ideal car for your needs and your budget: this time, a seven-seater SUV for under R300k…Age: 42Budget: R300 000Status: Family of fiveVehicle type: Seven-seater SUVRequirements:This family plans to go on holidays and weekend trips that will also involve some off-roading. A hardy ...

Tired of your vehicle’s basic entertainment system? We investigate the aftermarket options...Few things date a vehicle like a clunky infotainment system (or not having one at all). We’ve become so used to the seamless operation of our smartphones that having to use a button-and-dial-operated infotainment ...

This is what it takes to convert a production vehicle into an armoured car...The AK-47 assault rifle rests heavy in my hands … this is definitely not a normal day in the life of a CAR journalist. The weapon – and, yes, it is legal – belongs to Jaco de Kock, managing director of SVI Engineering ...