Motoring

South Africa has the longest tunnel in Africa – and it’s getting a R4 billion upgrade
A road tunnel in the Western Cape is the longest in Africa, and it’s currently undergoing upgrades by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) worth R4 billion.

South Africans rushing to electric cars after record fuel price increase
Volvo says that the interest in electric cars is growing, adding that the benefits extend beyond the fuel savings.

Surprise roadblocks coming for South Africans – the targeted routes and what they’re looking for
South Africans are being warned that traffic police will be out in full force over the Easter weekend, with surprise roadblocks being planned.

Major Chinese car brand to build vehicles in South Africa
Chery will start building cars in South Africa next year after it completes the recommissioning of its new Rosslyn plan.

How much more you’re paying to fill up and drive your car after record price hikes
South Africans will have to pay up to R600 more per tank in April compared to last month as a result of record price hikes in fuel.

Business Talk — RMI CEO Ipeleng Mabusela discusses South African road safety ahead of the Easter holidays
Ipeleng Mabusela is a veteran of the South African automotive sector and holds positions on key organisations such as MIFA and MIRF.

Ford recalls vehicles in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission has recalled 582 Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo vehicles that were sold in South Africa between 2021 and 2025.

Massive work-from-home shift on the cards for South Africa
The government raised the idea of work-from-home as a practical way to mitigate what is shaping up to be a massive fuel price shock next month.

What to do in after a car accident in South Africa
Discovery Insure has broken down what South African motorists should do in the event of a car crash.

Popular Chinese car brand in talks over Mercedes-Benz factory in South Africa
The luxury carmaker and Chinese firm are in talks about co-manufacturing at the factory in the port city of East London.

5 ways motorists can save petrol in South Africa
South Africans should brace for higher fuel prices following the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran.