A select group of Chery owners was treated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when Chery hosted them as VIPs at a Mens’ Olympic Football match last week at the Parc des Princes in Paris. This elite group of supporters was selected by Chery from around the globe to view teams participating at the highest level of...
Fresh-faced urban off-road SUV brand JAECOO continues to find favour among South Africa’s discerning new-vehicle buyers, with the sophisticated new J7 growing its sales tally even further in July 2024. Having launched as recently as April 2024, the J7 – a highly-capable SUV with a modern, yet classic design aesthetic, but priced from just N$549...
Puma Energy Namibia has announced the implementation of free Wi-Fi for its customers at 10 filling stations in Windhoek, with the last three scheduled for installation by the end of this week. However, Puma has emphasised that the use of cellphones at these sites will be subject to strict safety rules, as the company is...
Kia’s facelifted 2024 Seltos and Picanto models have arrived at Namibian showrooms, and are sure to spark the curiosity of prospective owners with a host of new features and gadgets. The entry-level Kia Seltos, sporting a manual gearbox, starts off at N$473 000, while the top of the range 1.5 litre turbo GT version goes...
ROME – Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari said yesterday its European dealers will start accepting cryptocurrency, following a similar move in the United States. The new payment system — which includes verification of the source of the funds, and immediate conversion of the payments into traditional currency — will be rolled out from the end of...
Chery’s new Tiggo 7 Pro Max AWD offers a robust 1.6 litre turbo-petrol engine under the bonnet that produces a very impressive 145kW and 290Nm of torque. The performance of this remarkable engine is second to none, and easily gives vehicles with larger engines a good run for their money. Taking the Pro Max 7...
This year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed featured Alfa Romeo, with the debut of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale at a public international event other than in Italy. In addition, only a few days after its dynamic debut to the international press, the Alfa Romeo Junior was on show in a section exclusively dedicated to...
WASHINGTON – US president Joe Biden’s administration will be issuing US$1.7 billion in grants to help expand or revive auto facilities for making electric vehicles (EVs) and parts — including in election battlegrounds Michigan and Georgia. The funds will go towards converting 11 shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states, covering another battleground, Pennsylvania, and...
The new Citroën C3 Aircross SUV follows the exciting new C3 as the second model for the African market on the C-Cubed programme. Offering bold SUV versatility with muscular design and a class-leading drivetrain, the C3 Aircross represents excellent value in the segment. It’s simply clever, comfortable and cool! Although no local Citroën dealer currently exists after...
JAC Motors’ ultimate flatbed workhorse, the X200, is an ideal addition to any business, big or small. What’s more is that the double-cab configuration of the X200 is now available in Namibia offering high reliability design as well as a great warranty, seven-year/200 000km warranty, for a commercial vehicle. The 1.3-tonne forward-cab double-cab boasts a...