First aid kit: In case of medical emergencies, a first aid kit is a no-brainer. You can buy pre-packed kits from most pharmacies and supplement them with any specific medical products you think you might need. Fire extinguisher: Car fires have been a hot topic in the news over the last few years, with the…

It might sound ironic, but the autonomous cars of the future need ‘drivers’, at least for today. The future of the transport is being redefined on a regular basis: a few years ago, Uber changed the way we travel short distances. Elon Musk seems hell-bent on changing the automotive industry on his own with Tesla’s…

So, you’ve decided to trade in car for a new one – maybe your car trade in value seemed worth it at the time. Perhaps you’ve made your very first car buy. Or maybe you’re planning to do one of the above. But, there’s a reason why the metaphor, “timing is everything”, exists; and it’s…

South Africa’s bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup received a major boost this week: World Rugby officially endorsed South Africa’s bid as the best of the three countries hoping to host rugby’s ultimate showcase. While World Rugby’s backing doesn’t mean that #SA2023 is a done thing, it does make it a lot more likely…

After being snubbed with late nights of work, partying and long road trips, it’s finally time to pay homage to your place of residence – only to find yourself behind a car wheel, ill-fated with a sleeping curse triggered by exhaustion. You may have a kindred spirit within your presence too… Perhaps a playfellow or…

It is said that seeing is believing, but how do we create a realistic act to showcase the proper functioning of a car brand’s new advanced safety feature? Well, we don’t! Why? It would take an actual life-threatening road act to do so, that is! No matter how much advertising car brands create to bring…

Did you know? Second-hand smoke inhaled by kids in cars can increase their chance of sudden infant death syndrome, due to its toxic particles. The toxicity of these second-hand smoke particles is up to 11-times stronger than that of a cigarette itself. Just to give you an idea, imagine a firefighter exposed to and fighting…

Distracted driving has been driving uphill at since the beginning of the first automobile. Back then, it was the thrill of the speed. Today, cyber-obsessed teens can legally start driving from as early as age 16-years with a motorbike license and 18-years with a motor vehicle license. This, essentially, means that reckless driving has grown…

The Festive Season – Christmas and New Years – brings in a considerable increase of new and second hand cars on the road each year. The streets are busier and drivers are more distracted than ever by their to-do lists… A 2016/2017 report by South Africa’s Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) shows that 80% of…

With global warming making its presence known in the current conditions of the South African climate, low fuel efficiency has become prioritised on the sustainable environmentalist’s checklist of ‘things to do’. However, it is important for ‘unconcerned-about-eco-friendliness’ car owners to maintain a green environment. A car consumes 30% more fuel if regular servicing has not…