Technical

ADVICE: Here's how to jack up your car safely...

It’s a simple task, but it can be a dangerous one, too. Here’s some crucial advice...Most of us have suffered a punctured tyre at some stage of our motoring lives. For many of us, it was the the first time we rummaged in the boot for the jack and wheel brace. For others, tinkering on their car at ...

PODCAST: How engine temperature gauges work...

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PODCAST: Nicol talks electric vehicles ... and more

Every week, CAR magazine technical editor Nicol Louw speaks to Azania Mosaka on 702…In this podcast, Nicol talks about the advancement of electric vehicles, after a club in Italy set a new record for EV range, driving a Tesla Model S P100D 1 078 km on a single charge. And then, as usual, he takes ...

PODCAST: Engine layout and the impact on sound...

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PODCAST: Can diesel 'freeze' in winter?

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PODCAST: Nicol explains 48-volt hybrid systems...

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How quiet is your car's cabin? Three vehicles tested

A cabin's noise level influences the vehicle's quality perception and affects driver fatigue. We put three vehicles to the test to see how they compare...Perceived quality plays an important role in convincing potential car buyers to part with their hard-earned cash. This relatively subjective judgement ...

PODCAST: Tips for charging your car's battery safely

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PODCAST: Nicol Louw on the Ferrari crash in Joburg

Every week, CAR magazine technical editor Nicol Louw speaks to Azania Mosaka on 702…In this podcast, Nicol talks about the recent crash in Johannesburg involving a Ferrari 488 Spider and a Mazda CX-3. And then, as usual, he takes all sorts of questions from listeners.Listen to the podcast below (and ...

PODCAST: Nicol Louw on autonomous vehicles

Every week, CAR magazine technical editor Nicol Louw speaks to Azania Mosaka on 702…In this podcast, Nicol reports back after experiencing Honda's latest autonomous driving technology in Japan. And then, as usual, he takes all sorts of questions from listeners.Listen to the podcast below to learn more…[audio ...