Motoring

Audi has rounded out the updated Audi Q8 model range with the RS Q8 performance, the new flagship of its SUV offering.  Its increased output of 471kW makes the RS Q8 performance SUV the most powerful series-produced combustion model in the history of Audi Sport GmbH. Furthermore, the RS Q8 performance boasts outstanding driving dynamics,...

Pinehas Pinehas Chery Namibia recently appointed former Miss Namibia, Cassia Sharpley, as its brand ambassador. A brand ambassador is defined as someone who represents and advertises a company, supports its offers, and acts as the embodiment of the company’s corporate identity through words and actions. Brand ambassadors are usually well informed when it comes to talking...

Following warnings of heavy rains expected in various regions across the country, the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund calls on motorists to drive with caution and observe road traffic rules and regulations.  The MVA Fund reminds road users of the dangers posed by wet and slippery roads, calling on motorists to exercise extreme caution, particularly...

Community Policing Officer  Fleeing from the scene of an accident, often referred to as a ‘hit-and-run’, is a serious offense that involves leaving the site of an accident without providing assistance or exchanging information with those involved.  The Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 clarifies the duties of drivers in the event of...

Camping with your JAC T9 is sure to help you connect with the pristine and serene Namibian landscape. That’s because the least of you or your family’s worries will be the reliability and dependability of your JAC bakkie, particularly if its the top of the range JAC T9 SuperLux, such as the one made available...

Community Policing Officer  Driving is a privilege that comes with great responsibility. Many new car owners mistakenly believe that simply owning a vehicle gives them the right to drive it immediately. However, the law is clear: No person may operate a motor vehicle on a public road without the necessary authorisation and certification. It is...

After a year of making waves in the domestic market, local demand remains elevated for the increasingly-popular JAC bakkies, specifically its range-topping, eye-popping, head-turning T9 SuperLux.  Based on JAC’s third-generation international light commercial vehicle (LCV) platform, the reliable and top-performing T9 still turns heads with its attractive aesthetics, and continues to win hearts with dependable...

The Chery Tiggo 9 has excelled in a recent Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test, reinforcing the premium Sports Utility Vehicle’s safety credentials and engineering integrity. The side- mobile barrier test is one of the most challenging, with a deformable barrier (mounted on a troller) driven into the side of the vehicle...

Pupkewitz Haval has unveiled the much-awaited H7, which is aimed squarely at adventure-seekers. The new H7 has debuted in Namibia with a three-pronged line-up.  Starting at about N$606 000 for the entry-level H7 to approximately N$744 000 for the top of the range, the Haval H7 delivers next-level performance with its range of cutting-edge engine...

BEIJING – Shares in Chinese automaker BYD jumped this week after it unveiled plans to unroll advanced self-driving technology on nearly all its cars, including budget models priced below US$10 000.  The company said it would integrate AI startup Deepseek’s software into its cars, following domestic peers such as Geely, Great Wall Motors and Leapmotor....