More details about Tesla’s Cybertruck emerge
At a recent event in Austin, Texas, Tesla’s Elon Musk handed a dozen Cybertrucks to the first customers. During the event and in the days following the gathering, more information about this attention-grabbing vehicle emerged. Four years ago, when Tesla first revealed the Cybertruck, Musk wanted to prove how strong the truck’s body was. On stage, the steel doors withstood...
New electric MINI can drive farther and accelerate faster
The new all-electric MINI Cooper SE has more stamina than its predecessor and is a better sprinter. It’s available in a swanky JCW trim too. With 160 kW and 330 Nm of maximum torque, the all-new MINI Cooper SE has the ability to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. This compares favourably to the current model’s time...
BMW iX3 M Sport – Snap review
The price of the electric BMW iX3 M Sport is in line with those of its petrol- and diesel-powered siblings, but its fuel costs a fraction of theirs. Car buyers often slam electric cars for being considerably more expensive than internal combustion cars. Though certainly not cheap, the electric derivative of the X3 model range is an exception. At R1...
Takealot adds JAC electric trucks to its fleet
Online retailer Takealot is embracing sustainability and cost-efficiency by transitioning to battery-electric trucks, aiming to reduce emissions and operating expenses. The company recently introduced its first fleet of four JAC N75 EV 4-ton battery-electric trucks in Cape Town, with an additional six trucks deployed in Gauteng. This move is facilitated through Aeversa, a JAC Motors EV dealer, and AVIS, overseeing...
Volkswagen partners with DHL for pilot test of ID.Buzz Cargo EVs
Volkswagen South Africa has partnered with courier company DHL Express for a pilot test of four electric ID.Buzz Cargo vans. The four ID.Buzz Cargo vans will perform their duties around the DHL Express service centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, respectively, for six months. DHL will use the vans for last-mile deliveries. The pilot is part of DHL’s target...
Mercedes SA is installing 120 public EV chargers across the country
As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, a robust infrastructure is essential, according to Mercedes-Benz South Africa. The company released a statement, saying it is advancing its sustainability strategy for South Africa through a substantial investment in the local electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The roll-out of 120 public chargers is happening in collaboration with Chargify, a...
What are matrix headlights and what’s the cheapest car fitted with them?
If you mention safety features when discussing cars, equipment like ABS brakes, airbags and electronic stability control come to mind. But to motorists who often travel after sunset, effective headlights are a vital safety feature too. The widespread adoption of LED lights has made night-time travel much safer than before. The problem is that the driver still has to dim...
Volvo Black Friday offer: Up to 6 months free instalments
Volvo Cars has announced Black November specials, giving customers who purchase a new SUV through Volvo Car Finance during November or December 2023 up to six months of free instalments. Rather than limiting these new finance deals to Black Friday, the Swedish luxury automaker has decided to extend its promotions across the months of November and December, allowing buyers ample...
Ford Mustang Mach-E to launch in South Africa in 2025
The all-electric Mustang Mach-E – the first production EV Ford developed from the ground up – will be coming to South Africa in 2025, Ford has announced. “We will be moving into a new electrified era with the all-electric Mustang Mach-E in 2025 as we deliver on Ford’s commitment to a cleaner, greener, electric future,” says Kay Hart, president of...
Husqvarna e-bicycles set to enter the South African market
Mzansi’s mountain bikers will soon welcome the new kid on the block, when Husqvarna e-bicycle division hits the market with an exciting e-MTB range. Husqvarna calls this barrage “a fleet of off-road machines designed with one thing in mind – push you to beat the unbeaten path, and not pull back the thrill.” Not quite so new Husqvarna is no newbie to...
