Arrive Alive reports that drivers who become drowsy or fall asleep at the wheel contribute to thousands of crashes each year. For many who drive at night, cover long distances, or find themselves feeling a bit tired after a long day at work, a long night behind the wheel can be a dangerous risk.
3 days ago
Sales of new vehicles increased slightly in February‚ the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa) said on Monday (4 March)‚ but at a much reduced rate.
Alexander Parker 5 Mar 2013
Local new vehicle sales lost some momentum in February with a gain of only 1.6% over February last year but exports rocketed 22.4% higher than the previous year. While local sales were only up 832 vehicles to 53,220, exports increased by 5,057 to 27,611.
Henrie Geyser 4 Mar 2013
The price of all grades of petrol is to go up by 81 cents as of next week, the Energy Department announced on Friday, 1 March 2013.
1 Mar 2013
The fleet of Mercedes-Benz S350 cars being used by top officials of the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) will be handed back following the ending of a contract between the organisation and Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA)
1 Mar 2013
NGO Nicky's Drive, the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and the Disabled People Inclusion Institute (DPII) have partnered to produce the first ever locally engineered prototype car using joystick engineering. The car is set to make driving more accessible for disabled persons in South Africa.
28 Feb 2013
Carbon tax‚ here we come. With effect from 1 January‚ 2015‚ a carbon tax rate of R120 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent will be introduced‚ the National Treasury said in its Budget Review document released on Wednesday (27 February).
Angus Macmillan 28 Feb 2013
PRETORIA: As the world battles to find ways to avoid the threat of climate change, South Africa says it will also show how vehicles powered by renewable energy could contribute to cutting carbon emissions.
27 Feb 2013
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has strengthened its compliance with the wide range of legal, policy and contractual matters that it faces on a daily basis by appointing a legal and compliance manager for the first time.
27 Feb 2013
Green technology is essential to guarantee South Africa's energy security and reduce reliance on imported oil, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said in Pretoria West on Tuesday (26 February).
27 Feb 2013
The introduction of a carbon tax is likely to have a great effect on the cost structures of South Africa's heavy industries‚ say analysts.
Edward West 27 Feb 2013
Economic growth quickened more than expected in the last quarter of 2012‚ as agriculture and manufacturing industries supported growth while mining was a drag‚ Statistics SA figures released on Tuesday (26 February) showed.
27 Feb 2013
Nissan will launch the Datsun brand in South Africa during 2014‚ the company announced at a press conference on Friday (22 February).
Alexander Parker 25 Feb 2013
