Julia Alfeus Tsumeb was the host for the launch of the 2024/2025 Africa Road Safety Day spearheaded by the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) on 17 November, 2024. As part of the broader “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims,” this event gathered stakeholders from various sectors to honour lives lost in road traffic...
Hyundai’s Creta range has received another mid-life boost in southern Africa with the addition of two new Matte Edition derivatives, more convenience and safety features, and a reduction in the prices of certain versions of this medium-size SUV. The Creta range still comprises three derivatives with two different specification levels: Premium and Executive, both using...
WITH sinister looks, tailored aerodynamics and a specially-tuned Coyote 5.0-litre V8 engine, the Ford Mustang Dark Horse sets a new benchmark for American street and track performance that could only come in a Mustang. The Dark Horse, now available at southern African dealerships, is the first new Mustang performance series to be launched in more...
The new Mercedes AMG C63 S e-performance, unveiled at the M&Z Motors Windhoek dealership last week, now offers 580kw of power and 1000Nm of torque. The 2.0-litre C63 is powered by the world’s most powerful four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which is paired with an electric motor. A 6.1kWh battery pack not only provides an additional boost...
JAC Motors is in the process of adding ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) to its popular X200 2.8L TDI 1.5-tonne single-cab, enhancing safety for both crew and cargo. This latest upgrade complements the ABS-equipped X200 1.3-tonne double-cab targeted at organisations with labour-intensive crews. JAC Motors’ dealer network covers over 70 locations across southern Africa, including Namibia,...
Mitsubishi Motors (MMSA) Namibia has confirmed it will soon welcome the much-talked-about Next-Gen Triton, which has been described as an evolution in the iconic bakkie’s 46-year legacy. Building on a history of toughness, reliability and adventure, the new Triton is designed to challenge expectations in the Namibian market by offering a tough bakkie that is...
Chery Global is celebrating a significant production milestone. One-million Tiggo 7s have been exported globally, underscoring the automaker’s commitment to international markets. Chery Namibia sales manager Vincent van Rooyen said the latest model gracing local showrooms, the Chery Tiggo Cross, has arrived in the country. This tech-savvy Chery currently retails from N$399 900. “Achieving this...
Namibian streets are about to get a whole lot more exciting with the GWM Haval H6 GT. Featuring a refreshed look, sleek sporty new seats and integrated voice command control, this model, which is already available in local showrooms, redefines the spirt of performance, delivering a driving experience like no other. A local salesperson says the...
Fostering a sense of community and collaboration within the vehicle financing sector, Bank Windhoek last week hosted a night of celebration and recognition of the hard work and achievements of salespersons and car dealerships in central Namibia. In its previous financial year, Bank Windhoek financed the purchase of more than 2 000 personal and commercial vehicles...
SWAKOPMUND – Mahindra single- cab bakkies are becoming increasingly popular at the Namibian coastline, particularly where heavy industry and mining companies operate. These sturdy and reliable workhorses are preferred in both single and double-cab configurations for these labour-intensive industries, where reliability is not an option, but a necessity. Speaking to Woema at M&Z Motors Swakopmund,...