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Author archives: Jonckie

  • New XC40 completes global Volvo line-up in fast-growing premium SUV segments

    September 21, 2017 • News, Road, TransportComments Off on New XC40 completes global Volvo line-up in fast-growing premium SUV segments

    Volvo Cars today further expands its line-up of SUVs with the launch of the new XC40 small premium SUV in Milan, Italy. At the same time as it introduces the XC40, Volvo Cars also reinvents the traditional model of car ownership with the new ‘Care by...

  • Volvo S90 to contend for 2018 South African Car of the Year title

    September 19, 2017 • RoadComments Off on Volvo S90 to contend for 2018 South African Car of the Year title

    Johannesburg – the Volvo S90 has been announced as a finalist in the fight for the 2018 WesBank South African Car of the Year (COTY) title. Building on the strong foundation laid by the new-generation Volvo XC90, which was launched in South Africa in 2015...

  • Hyundai’s i30 N is built for serious driving fun

    September 18, 2017 • Road, TransportComments Off on Hyundai’s i30 N is built for serious driving fun

    The i30 N, revealed to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, is Hyundai Motor’s first high-performance car under the N line up. Built on the New Generation i30, the i30 N has been developed from the ground up to deliver maximum driving pleasure...

  • Police officer arrested for theft of firearm, Eastern Cape

    September 17, 2017 • NewsComments Off on Police officer arrested for theft of firearm, Eastern Cape

    While the South African Police Service vigorously perseveres to root out corruption within its ranks and educate members on the importance of abiding by the Code of Conduct and act at all times within the parameters of the law, there are still employees...

  • Pure & Crafted SA Festival: A day of live music and motorcycles.

    September 14, 2017 • NewsComments Off on Pure & Crafted SA Festival: A day of live music and motorcycles.

    On the 30th September, Pure&Crafted SA Festival will host a celebration of motorcycles and customisation with live music and gourmet food stands at the Ground in Muldersdrift. Starting at 11am and running until the early hours of Sunday, 1 October, the...

  • smart fans experience the future at International Motor Show Frankfurt

    September 13, 2017 • NewsComments Off on smart fans experience the future at International Motor Show Frankfurt

    Frankfurt.  Interaction with customers is a central focus of smart’s stand in hall 2.0 at the International Motor Show Frankfurt. This includes test drives, the daily Future Talk, the possibility for visitors to create an individual trim part for the...

  • Honda to present Power Manager smart energy system at Frankfurt

    September 12, 2017 • News, Road, TransportComments Off on Honda to present Power Manager smart energy system at Frankfurt

    Fully-integrated energy transfer system manages energy between the grid, homes and electric vehicles Honda’s first step in helping electric cars to contribute to the creation of smart power grids Pilot project in France to use Power Manager units to develop...

  • New champions crowned in Investchem Formula 1600 championship at Killarney

    September 11, 2017 • NewsComments Off on New champions crowned in Investchem Formula 1600 championship at Killarney

    Cape Town hosted the penultimate round of the 2017 Investchem Formula 1600 championship on Saturday. It was at this event that Julian van der Watt (42 – Race Driver SA) claimed the title of national Investchem Formula 1600 champion for the season. Alongside...

  • Goodyear Announces Intelligent Tyre Trial, Expands Fleet Management Solution for Semi-Autonomous Fleet

    September 9, 2017 • NewsComments Off on Goodyear Announces Intelligent Tyre Trial, Expands Fleet Management Solution for Semi-Autonomous Fleet

    A long-time leader in tyre management for racing, trucking and aircraft fleets, The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company is now applying its expertise to a fleet of semi-autonomous electric cars. Goodyear announced that it is equipping Tesloop, a city-to-city...

  • Honda Quest Day Two – The Teams Head North

    September 7, 2017 • NewsComments Off on Honda Quest Day Two – The Teams Head North

    Last night the ten two-person teams for Honda Quest 2017 were announced around the campfire at the foot of the majestic Spitzkoppe mountains. Early today they kitted up and headed north for Palmwag in the heart of the Damaraland. This was their first day of...