The cars in each category are ranked by adding up the costs of typical servicing parts, repair parts and parts frequently needed if the car was in an accident, accordingly the car that is ranked highest has the lowest total expenses across all three of these categories. EXECUTIVE CROSSOVERS Toyota Prado 3.0DT VX Volvo XC90 […]
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Tips To Help Reduce Your Car Insurance
It feels like every year the car insurance companies want a higher premium, and although comprehensive insurance cover is a must, how can you reduce the amount you have to pay? Keep driving safely – a record of no claims will be one of the biggest factors in the amount you are asked to […]
How To Avoid Paying Over The Odds To Finance Your Car Purchase
Not many people have a large lump of cash to pay for a car, which is why the majority of us have to take finance. This can be every expensive if you are not careful, so what can you do to help keep the costs down? Once you’re certain of the value of your […]
South African Rock Icon On Come Drive With Me
As the leader singer of alternative rock bands, Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel, as well as being a solo artist, Francois van Coke has become an icon of South African rock music. His huge stage presence and vocals make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, and he has become known […]
Opel to Launch Long-range & Affordable Electric Car in 2017
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company’s Opel unit will launch a long-range, affordable five-seat electric car called the Ampera-e in 2017. The car shares the same underpinnings as GM’s other electric car, the Chevrolet Bolt. “The Ampera-e promises to transform the electric vehicle market in Europe as the first EV that combines long range […]
Finding ways To Reduce Your Car Insurance
Car insurance companies will work out how much you premium is from the information you provide. If all things remain equal it can be a little higher each year, so here are a few tips that might help you to reduce your motor insurance. Have an alarm fitted, but talk to your insurance company […]
Take the Mannequin Challenge – We’ll Take the Wheel
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE Quick turnaround and relevant engaging content is not the future of media, it’s the now. This week Mercedes-Benz South Africa challenged their marketing partners to cleverly accept the #MannequinChallenge, a viral video craze that has swept the globe. The #MannequinChallenge invites those who accept the challenge to remain motionless, like mannequins, […]
10 Tips to Keep Your Car in Good Condition
10 Tips To Help Keep Your Car In Good Condition Keeping your car running smoothly is very important if you need to use it for your daily commute to work, or for any other regular journeys. There are things you can do to help keep it in good order. Nothing will ruin your […]
Toyota Hilux SRX & Fortuner Hit the Gym
Toyota Hilux SRX Models Receive an Upgrade The Toyota Hilux range remains one of SA’s favourite vehicles, with the new model having racked up over 30 000 units since introduction in February this year. Topping sales charts on a consistent basis, the monthly sales figures are testament to South African’s love, respect and trust for […]
Morning & Evening Safe Driving Tips
Morning & Evening Safe Driving Tips Drivers seldom consider the different conditions in which they drive. Many drivers don’t realise that the different conditions have a huge impact on their ability to drive and even in some cases their vision. Night time isn’t the only threat that drivers have, it doesn’t have to be […]
Time To Upgrade Your Car
When Is It Time To Upgrade Your Car? Whether you are a petrol head or not, you have to admit that we all bond – and eventually fall in love – with our cars. That’s why it gets really difficult to admit to yourself you need to upgrade. But, alas, it has to be done. […]
Driving Need to Knows
Driving Need to Knows Driving in unfamiliar areas can make a drivers palms sweaty, heart race and even cause panic. So many questions can run through your mind. What if you get stuck? What if you get stuck in a not-so-great-area? Where am I? But we’ve got you covered the next time you decide to […]