Motoring

As the population in the City of Windhoek continues to increase, so does the vehicle population.

China’s biggest vehicle exporter and a global technology leader is expected to unveil the next phase of its rapidly-advancing technology at this year’s Beijing Auto Show.

Road accidents are a major cause of injuries and fatalities in Namibia, and many of these accidents are caused by drivers failing to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them.

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.

Honda has introduced a fresh new face in their local SUV range, namely the All-New Elevate, which incorporates eye-catching styling, extensive features and driving capabilities that are bound to make it a success in Namibia’s highly competitive SUV segment of the passenger car market.

Renault unveiled a new electric vehicle on Monday and its Scenic model won the Car of the Year award at the first Geneva auto show since 2019, giving a boost to the French automaker’s electrification plans.

During the night shift on Monday 19 February, the production team of Volkswagen Group Africa celebrated a milestone when the 1.5-millionth vehicle built for export in South Africa’s Kariega rolled off the line.

GWM has added a shining new star to its universe of models with the new GWM Tank 300, which is expected to be available in Namibia from the first or second week of March.

Every passenger or vehicle occupant relies on the driver to get them to their destination safely.