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Civic Type R races into the final five of World Performance Car of the Year 2016

February 2, 2016 • News, Road, TransportComments Off on Civic Type R races into the final five of World Performance Car of the Year 2016

The World Car of the Year jury has voted Honda’s Civic Type R as a finalist in the “World Performance Car of the Year” award. The Japanese brand is making its debut as a finalist, with the winner set to be announced at the New York motor show on March 24. The nomination is the [&hellip...

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40 years of the Mercedes-Benz 123 model series

40 years of the Mercedes-Benz 123 model series

February 2, 2016 • News, Road, TransportComments Off on 40 years of the Mercedes-Benz 123 model series

At its launch in January 1976, the Mercedes-Benz 123 model series offered a persuasive combination of elegance and multiple technical innovations. The saloon was the first model to become available. The range was expanded a year later by the Coupé and, for...

Vehicle crashes into tree in Roodepoort, injuring five

February 1, 2016 • Accidents, Car, Road, TransportComments Off on Vehicle crashes into tree in Roodepoort, injuring five

Five people were injured late last night after a transport vehicle crashed into a tree on Paul Kruger Road in Roodepoort. When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene, they found the vehicle smashed up against a large tree. All of the occupants were found...

A woman was killed after being struck by a car on the R57 in Abrahamsrust towards Vanderbijlpar

A woman was killed after being struck by a car on the R57 in Abrahamsrust towards Vanderbijlpark

January 31, 2016 • Accidents, Car, Pedestrain, Road, TransportComments Off on A woman was killed after being struck by a car on the R57 in Abrahamsrust towards Vanderbijlpark

A woman was killed this morning when she was struck by a motor vehicle on the R57 in Abrahamsrust towards Vanderbijlpark. Shortly before 8 am paramedics arrived on the scene where they found a car on the middle island of the road. It had severe damage to its...

Two people have been injured in a three car collision in Redhill, Durban

Two people have been injured in a three car collision in Redhill, Durban

January 27, 2016 • Accidents, Car, Road, TransportComments Off on Two people have been injured in a three car collision in Redhill, Durban

Two people have been left with minor to moderate injuries in a collision involving three light motor vehicles on Prince Umhlangane Road in Redhill, north of Durban this morning. The injured were attended to on scene before being taken to hospital by a Crisis...

The all-new Lexus RX makes its South African debut

January 26, 2016 • News, Road, TransportComments Off on The all-new Lexus RX makes its South African debut

Origami-inspired design cues, a heady mix of sharp creases and curves, an emboldened spindle grille and a whimsical ‘floating’ roof, the re-fashioned fourth generation RX, the luxury marque’s most successful car to date, makes an undeniably powerful...

Minister Peters meets with stakeholders and role players to update them on N2 Wild Coast road development

January 21, 2016 • News, Road, Traffic, TransportComments Off on Minister Peters meets with stakeholders and role players to update them on N2 Wild Coast road development

Bhisho-Today, Thursday 21 January 2015 the Minister of Transport, Dipuo Peters together with Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr Gugile Nkwinti in his capacity as the Chairperson of Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC) met...

Deal signed to ensure greater stability in taxi industry in greater Newcastle area

January 20, 2016 • News, Road, Traffic, TransportComments Off on Deal signed to ensure greater stability in taxi industry in greater Newcastle area

A major stride was registered in the stabilisation of taxi industry in greater Newcastle with Transport, Community Safety and Liaison MEC, Mr. Willies Mchunu, together with the leadership of the five associations agreeing that all aspects of the peace roadmap...

Volvo XC90 scoops more local and international awards

January 15, 2016 • News, Road, TransportComments Off on Volvo XC90 scoops more local and international awards

The award-winning new Volvo XC90 has added a few more trophies to its cabinet, both in South Africa and on the global stage. Cars.co.za Consumer Awards kick off 2016 for new XC90 At the inaugural Cars.co.za Consumer Awards held in Johannesburg on 14 January...

Class-leading aerodynamics, striking design details for Hyundai’s new alternative-fuel IONIQ

December 18, 2015 • Car, News, RoadComments Off on Class-leading aerodynamics, striking design details for Hyundai’s new alternative-fuel IONIQ

A new rendering of Hyundai Motor’s all-new IONIQ hints at how the innovative, alternative-fuel compact vehicle, which is due for launch in early 2016, will combine head-turning good looks with class-leading aerodynamic performance. Hyundai Motor has...