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TechCentralTechCentralArmoured cars and cyber cover: the new executive perks in South Africa
Median pay for CEOs of the JSE's 200 largest companies rose to R23.2-million as bonuses jumped 42%.
TechCentralYour car’s ADAS may be seeing skew
Skip camera recalibration after a windscreen swap and features like emergency braking may misfire, the AA has warned.
BusinessTechTrouble for anyone renewing their driving licence and car licence discs in South Africa
South Africans trying to renew their driving licences and vehicle licence discs in parts of Johannesburg have been hit by major service disruptions.
MyBroadbandMost expensive car to drive in South Africa with petrol at R30.25 per litre
The car with the worst fuel efficiency in South Africa costs R5.28 in petrol per kilometre, or R528 over a two-way commute between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
MyBroadbandEskom launches first public electric car chargers in two large South African malls
Eskom has launched its first public EV charging stations amid concerns that the power utility could use its dominant position to undermine competition in the market.
News24 BusinessWendy Knowler | These popular Chinese car brands never appear in SA safety recalls. Why?
The National Consumer Commission has announced more than 50 vehicle recalls so far this year. The names that don’t feature in those recall notices are the Chinese brands rapidly capturing the SA market. Why? Wendy Knowler investigated – and the answer was not reassuring.
BusinessTechSay goodbye to these 2 cars in South Africa after 15 years
German carmaker Audi will discontinue the A1 and Q2 from its showrooms in South Africa after more than a decade in the local market.
MyBroadbandWarning to South Africans using extension cords to charge electric cars
Many South Africans buying electric cars are opting to use the included portable "granny" chargers to top up their batteries, sometimes paired with an extension cord that can melt under continuous load.
News24 BusinessMoney questions? Answered | How can I settle my car finance sooner?
If you are paying extra on your car finance, you will need to instruct the bank on how to handle those extra payments. Capitalising the advance funds is not necessarily the best financial decision, Maya Fisher-French explains.
Business BagelThe Roundup — Friday, 9 October 2026
Today’s edition Air Time Presented by Good morning. Airlink flew two jets low over a packed Cape Town stadium in August, and a quarter of the airline belongs to Qatar Airways. Vodacom wants up to 55,000 more cars on Uber and Bolt, with the car loans in
Business BagelVodacom wants to help put up to 55,000 new cars on Uber and Bolt without owning one
Vodacom and fleet manager SmartOps want investors to fund up to 55,000 new Uber and Bolt cars, with Vodacom supplying the technology and payments rather than the cars.
VentureburnSiMa.ai Raises $150 Million To Bring Low-Power AI Chips to Cars and Robotics
When you try cramming massive artificial intelligence models into physical devices like autonomous cars, drones, or humanoid robots, you hit a brutal wall. Traditional GPUs run incredibly hot and are
The CitizenVW Polo Vivo becomes SA’s best-selling car: Here’s the state of the automotive industry
Affordability of cars remains an issue.
The CitizenCars too old for the road? Strategy being developed for aging vehicles in SA
Will determine when vehicles must be 'retired' and how they are disassembled and recycled.
The CitizenWATCH: Dodgy car deals laid bare with View 4 You
Do not fall victim to used car scams. Discover the common lies told by used car salespeople and how to avoid them by using View 4 You.
The CitizenWhy WeBuyCars has lost its shine
The share has fallen 35% this year amid pressure from competitively priced new cars, tighter margins and rising interest costs.
The CitizenThese are the top five car brands South Africans under 35 are buying – and none are Chinese
The report found that car brand choices of under-35s reflect practicality over status.
The CitizenDrivers of foreign cars must declare with Sars before leaving or entering SA
Those who fail to comply could face enforcement action from the taxman.
The Citizen7 reasons car warranty claims get rejected and how to avoid it
When a claim is rejected, it is rarely because a customer has done something wrong on purpose.
The CitizenWhat you need to know when buying or selling a car
It's easy to forget that affording a car involves more than just monthly instalments - there are additional costs to factor in
The CitizenBolt South Africa launches electric cars – but will rides be cheaper?
Bolt is expanding with a fully electric vehicle category.
The CitizenThe big question facing owners of Chinese cars
Quality may have caught up, but there's a big unknown lurking for hundreds of thousands of South Africans.
The CitizenHere’s how Chinese carmaker GWM plans to build cars in SA
GWM regional executives said losing the Nissan plant to Chery will not stop them.
The CitizenReport reveals South Africans are struggling to repay their loans, especially car financing
The Credit Stress report revealed that defaulting on loan repayments has grown significantly among senior citizens.
The CitizenVolkswagen is recalling 25 729 Polo Vivos due to this issue
The National Consumer Commission said the cars were sold nationally.
The CitizenHow car insurance write-offs work: from accident to payout
Here are steps to follow if you do not agree with the write-off decision.
The CitizenMore South Africans turn to debt counselling as car loans tighten squeeze on household budgets
Middle-income earners feel the pressure of car loans the most.
The CitizenThe dtic considers ad valorem tax changes to lower car prices
May also explore ways to address the dominance of imported vehicles.
The CitizenIs now the right time to buy your next car with lower inflation and interest rates?
Car prices do not remain the same all year long and there are times when it is better to buy a car than in other months.