Motoring
VW’s Kariega plant celebrates new production achievement
Volkswagen Group Africa’s Kariega plant has reached a new milestone, producing its 500,000th unit of the latest Polo model, a Kings Red example headed for Germany. The Eastern Cape facility, which became known as the “Home of Polo” just over a year ago, has been assembling the popular hatchback since 1996.
Markus Schuster appointed new head of Audi SA
Schuster joins Audi SA with more than 20 years’ automotive experience in Germany, Italy and Singapore
Renault Kwid receives mild refresh and price update
Renault South Africa has updated its Kwid range with revised pricing and a new trim naming structure. Prices now start at R178,799, making the Kwid one of the country’s most affordable new cars. The new pricing structure also includes a one-year comprehensive insurance policy, a five-year/150,000km warranty and a two-year/30,000km service plan.
What SA buyers really want in a car
KLA research finds SA drivers put family first and horsepower a close second
What SA buyers really want in a car
KLA research finds SA drivers put family first and horsepower a close second
FIRST DRIVE | MG returns to Mzansi with keenly priced HS and ZS models
MG (Morris Garages) is a British brand founded more than 100 years ago that built its reputation on making sporty, value-for-money cars that are fun to drive. These days MG has become a more mainstream marque with a range of SUVs, though it has the Cyberster electric roadster as its sporting model.
New Isuzu MU-X will come to South Africa in 2025
Isuzu Motors has confirmed the facelifted MU-X will be launched in South Africa in 2025 after the vehicles were spotted testing on local roads. The seven-seater SUV was launched last year with a cosmetic update in Thailand, the country from which the MU-X is imported to South Africa.
Streaming push? Netflix reportedly exploring F1 media rights bid
Netflix is deliberating making a play for the US broadcast rights of Formula One, The Athletic reported Friday. Netflix already has a background in the sport, having produced the hit F1 docuseries Drive to Survive that debuted in 2019. Thanks in large part to the series, interest in the sport has risen — and the value of the broadcast rights along with it.
No tracker, no payout: why understanding your car’s insurance policy requirements is crucial
On January 31 the Pretoria high court ruled on a motor insurance case in which an insurer had denied a policyholder’s claim after his vehicle was stolen. According to the insurer’s rejection letter, the claim was denied because the policyholder failed to prove that, at the time of the theft, the insured vehicle was fitted with an operational tracking device. The insurer further asserted the policyholder had misrepresented the facts by stating the vehicle had an operational tracker.