Autonomous firefighting helicopters could save some firefighters lives... Every year during the dry summer months, large parts of the country (especially the Western Cape) fall prey to vicious bushfires. Whether started by evil-doers or a result of a badly-timed braai on a windy day, the fires pose a huge threat to everyone involved. It’s often a [...]
If you ever thought of smuggling a supercar, perhaps a LaFerrari, into the country, you might want to rethink that idea… An unnamed Ferrari owner brought a Ferrari LaFerrari into the country back in 2014. He, however, failed to follow the correct import procedures and pay the costs involved with the customs duty and VAT. [...]
James Bond’s affinity for the finer things in life has remained a constant across the years of adventures. An Aston Martin Miami condo might just be the next posh asset to his list. After just revealing luxury speed boats, the British sportscar company has now partnered with global property developer. G and G Business Developments, [...]
Canada does not have Target (America’s second-largest discount retailer). Canadian Netflix only has half the movie and television titles available to American subscribers. The Canadian unemployment rate is 2.1 % higher than the US. Canada also has the highest per-capita greenhouse-gas emissions in the world. In spite of these factors - at least Canadians won’t [...]
It seems the smarter and more connected our cars get, so do potential car thieves. Technology advancements now allow thieves to steal your car without breaking in. It was a year ago that two hackers remotely accessed the inner workings of a Jeep to illustrate the ease of accessibility. The scenario was proof of how easy [...]
A fresh perspective on electric motorcycles Electric urban mobility is an ever-changing segment that is progressively enhancing year on year. Many automakers have made attempts toward the idea of “ultimate mobility” by producing small scooters. Asian countries make more effort because of the overwhelming congestion. One company has managed to push the concept over the [...]
South Africa is like the Wild West (or the Wild South, rather) where road fatalities are concerned. Our statistics are currently at 47 road deaths per day. Every time you get into a car, you're faced with unroadworthy vehicles, drunk drivers, and drivers who insist on texting. The likelihood of meeting up in an accident rises [...]
The start of a new year is always exciting. Not only does it bring new hopes, new goals, but also a reignited sense of happiness and excitement. It’s no different in the world of motoring. A new year in the world of motoring always begins in Detroit with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). [...]
This week has been an important one in the motoring industry as the Mondial De L’Automobile Paris 2016, the Paris Motor Show for those not familiar with the name, opened up. The first press day was explosive as several new production cars and concept cars were revealed. Models include the Land Rover [...]
Nissan South Africa has converted the popular Impendulo Taxi to cater for people with disabilities. It now allows the disabled/wheelchair-bound to make use of public transport. Adapted minibus vehicles that offer public transport for the physically disabled are already on the road. However, there was still a great need for more vehicles that can accommodate disabled [...]
