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Solar car races around southern Africa
[Melissa Javan] A group of more than 20 people has driven over 5 000 kilometres from Johannesburg, en route to Botswana, with a simple mission in mind: promote green technology... read more>>



Automotive
Honda Jazz - Practical, spacious and pretty

Luke Preston

A firm favourite in the compact hatchback segment, the new Jazz is better than ever and now filled with touchscreen technology... read more>>
Maintenance & Safety
Globalstar to deliver satellite coverage to Southern Africa
Now that its gateway in Gabarone, Botswana has gone live, Globalstar can deliver affordable simplex coverage across Southern Africa and the rest of the continent... read more>>
Hijackings on the increase
Motorists are warned to be especially vigilant following the recent hike in hijackings... read more>>
Retail & Rental
AA launches nationwide designated driver project

Amil Umraw, The Witness

The Automobile Association (AA) has announced a nationwide designated driver service in an attempt to curb the amount of deaths on the country's roads... read more>>
Honda Jazz joins First Car Rental
First Car Rental is happy to announce that it will be adding 60 of the popular Honda Jazz 1.2 Trend's to its car hire fleet... read more>>
International
Toyota's Toy Cars are child's play
Toyota debuts a new augmented reality app and new Hajime concept at the Tokyo Toy Show... read more>>
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Africa
Uganda's 'Uber for motorcycle taxis' shows it pays to be safe
KAMPALA: When Silver Tumwesigye, a sharply-dressed Ugandan motorbike taxi driver known by his nickname 'Silverstone,' had an accident six years ago it was a double blow... read more>>
More Africa
Government news
Western Cape Transport approves abnormal load application for transportation of 37 ton yacht
Last week, the Department of Transport and Public Works approved an abnormal load application, from Teemane Crane (Pty) Ltd, for the transportation of a 31 meter, 37-ton yacht... read more>>
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Business
Working towards a green economy - change is afoot

Danette Breitenbach

In the world today, 1.2 billion people live in poverty, with 70% directly dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods... read more>>
Motoring news
You can't ignore the Lexus NX200

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Like roasted sheep's head, witblits, and rooibos tea, the Lexus NX200 makes the opinion-o-meter swing between "ugh" and "wow" with not much wavering between the North and South Pole. Simply put - you either love it or hate it! read more>>
New V-Class Merc breaks MPV mould

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Mercedes-Benz has increased its alphabetic range of models with the addition of the new V-Class which breaks the traditional multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) mould because it dishes up a ride quality not too far removed from that of the refined C-Class sedan... read more>>
More Motoring news
Travel news
Travellers advised to monitor weather forecasts
The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) has advised motorists to monitor short- and medium-term weather forecasts when planning their trips along the N3 Toll Route during the school holiday... read more>>
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