I had the pleasure of having an insightful chat with Ben Pullen, Group Director of Mobility at Vuka Group. Today, I will summarise some key points we discussed about the exciting world of electric vehicles (EVs). The thrill of the EV evolution Our conversation started with a reflection on the evolution of the electric vehicle [...]
I had the privilege of sharing some valuable insights during an interview with Gareth Edwards on ENCA Drive. We delved into the impact of soaring fuel prices on the vehicle market and explored whether consumers are seeking more fuel-efficient alternatives. The Fuel Price Predicament The first topic of discussion was the undeniable fact that fuel [...]
In the bustling world of South African car enthusiasts and everyday commuters alike, I've had the privilege of engaging in conversations about cars that delve into the intricacies of affordability, practicality, and aspirations. Recently, I spoke to Stephen Grootes on SAFM and discussed some insights into the trends and preferences shaping this vibrant automotive landscape. [...]
Insights from the first half of 2023 One thing becomes abundantly clear as we steer through the dynamic currents of the automotive industry: data holds the steering wheel. At AutoTrader, our commitment to data-driven insights has unveiled a promising narrative for the local automotive sector in the first half of 2023. Despite the formidable economic [...]
Neale Hill, President of Ford Africa, has a story that will inspire anyone wanting to become a leader. He started as an Intern at Ford more than 20 years ago and has worked his way up to become the President of Ford Africa. In the latest episode of The AutoBiography, Neale shares his leadership journey, [...]
In life, we have many dreams and aspirations of what we would like to become when we are older. These dreams guide our paths and give us some direction to what it is that we want to do with the rest of our lives. These aspirations will either push us to become better and be [...]
What are the considerations when buying your child their first car? When buying your child their first car there are a number of decisions that you will need to consider before buying the car. These decisions are impacted by: the price of the car, the make and model of the car, the safety of the [...]
The recent increase in electricity prices as well as petrol prices begs the question. How much does it cost to charge electric cars compared to fueling petrol cars? These increases consisted of electricity tariffs going up by 9.61% and an increase in petrol price of 28 cents per litre in April 2022. I'm going to [...]
On the journey to renewable solar energy using solar and driving a battery-electric car (EV), I added solar panels to my home along with purchasing my battery electric Jaguar I-Pace EV and replaced by Internal Combustion Engined car. I recently switched to off-grid solar panels and now my home currently runs off of these solar panels. [...]
We recently ran a survey in partnership with Generation.e – South African electric vehicle (EV) Buyers Survey to gain insights into consumer perception, expectation, purchase intent, awareness and trust of electric vehicles (EV’s) in South Africa. The survey was hosted on AutoTrader's website, gathering over 3 100 responses from SA’s in-market car shoppers. AutoTrader and [...]
