Motoring

The 2023 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) has hit the final stretch, and with two rounds remaining the title battle has intensified for the Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Castrol Team.

Since its local introduction in 2021, the Haval Jolion SUV has become the best-selling model in the GWM range and has played a major role in Haval Motors popularity in Southern Africa. 

The City of Windhoek is constantly inundated with commuters traveling between destinations and through this a worrisome trend has emerged; Many drivers behind steering wheels are either unlicensed to drive or fail to carry their licences while operating a vehicle.

The Windhoek City Police yesterday stated it has with serious concern observed skyrocketing incidences of car break-ins.

Ford in Australia will offer a plug-in hybrid version of 4x4 pick-up from early 2025. The Ranger Plug-in Hybrid is expected to combine electric driving capability with the versatility and dependability customers have come to expect from the Ford Ranger. 

Hyundai’s award-winning 2023 IONIQ 6 electric vehicle has been awarded a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in America.

“The driver lost control”, “the vehicle overturned” are some of reports the Windhoek City Police encounter on a daily basis.

Ford is set to launch the exciting Puma in southern Africa in October 2023, introducing its vibrant SUV-inspired compact crossover to local customers.

The Detroit Auto Show, normally a cheery showcase of latest models from the three legacy US car giants, is taking second fiddle this year to a looming auto workers’ strike and its mounting odds.

No lamps, other than those prescribed or authorised in terms of the Road Transport and Traffic Regulations, may at any time be fitted to any vehicle operated on a public road.