The much-awaited third leg 3 of the Namibian Rally series kicks off this weekend in Tsumeb with 12 entries. Derek Jacobs from the Namibia Motorsport Federation (NMSF) has described the rally, with headline sponsors Shell V-Power and M&Z Motors, as a crowd pleaser due to multiple viewpoints. He said it is an excellent route with...
Following the launch of the family-oriented Ford Territory last year, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is set to raise the bar for this spacious, comfortable and practical compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) with the launch of the Territory Dark Edition. As an exclusive, top of the range variant, which replaces the Titanium model, the...
The Namibian Police has implored all road users to make prior arrangements and to depart well in advance during the upcoming week to avert traffic congestion that may occur due to increased traffic volume as schools resume on Monday, 14 July. Congestion is one of the contributing factors that may lead to inconsiderate driving behaviour,...
When you put your foot down on the accelerator of the LDV’s T60 Max double cab, it is quite evident why Namibian consumers are steadily migrating to Chinese automotive brands. You feel an immediate exhilaration as adrenalin rushes through your body in response to the superb performance oozing from the T60 Max’s 2 litre bi-turbo...
The Jeep brand has unveiled a groundbreaking evolution of its most global nameplate with the debut of the all-new Jeep Compass—the most aerodynamic Jeep ever created for the super-competitive European scenario. Designed to embody the legendary strength and spirit of the brand while leading a new chapter in sustainable mobility, the next-generation Compass sets a...
PARIS – Tesla sales sank again in Europe last month as rising competition and Elon Musk’s ties to United States (US) president Donald Trump cut into demand despite a growing electric car market, industry figures showed yesterday. Sales of battery-electric vehicles jumped by 25% in Europe in May compared to the same month last year,...
The domestic automotive scene continues to be electrified by the energy of Omoda and Jaecoo as the two brands officially unleash their latest vehicles on Namibian roads. Jaecoo and Omoda are two distinct automotive brands, both owned by Chery International and focused on global markets, particularly outside of China. The two brands share a similar strategy...
The MVA Fund has expressed deep concern about a marked increase in pedestrian-related crashes, injuries and fatalities across the country between January and June this year. Crash data compiled to date reveal that pedestrian-related crashes increased from 435 to 501 (up 15%), injuries from 406 to 464 (up 14%), and fatalities by a staggering 45%...
Chery Namibia is expanding its lineup of the Tiggo 7 CSH with the imminent arrival of a new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) derivative of its popular Tiggo 7 SUV. Offered in two well-equipped trims, the Tiggo 7 CSH, which will soon grace local showrooms, combines the brand’s hallmark value-for-money proposition with the added benefits of...
TOKYO – Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May, data showed, as worries over Donald Trump’s tariffs grow with Tokyo and Washington yet to strike a deal. Roughly 8% of jobs are tied to the auto industry in Japan, which is home to the world’s top-selling carmaker Toyota as...