It has been confirmed that Geely Automotive has acquired an estimated $9 billion stake in Daimler. The Chinese automotive giant is now the German firm’s single largest shareholder with 9,69% ownership of the company. According to Reuters, Shufu was seeking an alliance with Daimler so they could enhance developments on autonomous and electric vehicles. Daimler’s [...]
The Tesla Roadster and the Starman that Elon Musk blasted into space through SpaceX could progressively smash back into our planet. Talk about sensationalizing, it’s not as bad as I just made it sound. If the Roadster is to ever collide with Earth, it would be tens of millions of years from now. I’ve read [...]
For many people, driving safely in the rain can be an anxiety-producing activity as it increases the risk and/or potential for a dangerous situation. Two of the main problems that come with heavy rain is poor visibility and hydroplaning. Hydroplaning is when a vehicle is travelling at a fast pace in heavy rain conditions, the [...]
Majority of automakers have a vehicle in their lineup with some form of keyless entry. While it's been an incredible technological advancement, it’s still not foolproof. For those unfamiliar with the term, keyless entry is that which allows drivers to open and start their vehicle without even touching the fob or with it still in [...]
Electric vehicles are all the buzz right now. Majority of the automobile manufacturers have committed to an all-electric future. Several manufacturers have announced their first all-electric and hybrid models will start arriving in South Africa from 2019 onwards. This has been confirmed for African shores: Jaguar Jaguar’s electrification begun with Formula E motorsport. Jaguar was [...]
In case you missed the news this week, there’s a red Roadster now in orbit. Elon Musk’s private spacefaring company, SpaceX, had a milestone rocket launch this week. It’s primary Falcon Heavy, the world’s most powerful operational rocket, took a unique addition with it. Of course, it was a product of Musk’s other company – [...]
Car auctions have a mystery about them that can be addictive. There is always a rush when a car is being offered up for auction to the highest bidder. Especially when there are a couple of bidders involved in a “bidding war”, there is plenty of adrenaline flowing. It’s a known fact that you could [...]
