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Washington Moves to Close EV Road Tax Loophole

General News

May 21, 2026

Staff Writer

Washington Moves to Close EV Road Tax Loophole

US lawmakers propose annual road fees for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids to fund highways, sparking debate over fairness and EV incentives.

Why More South Africans are Turning to Motorbikes to Beat Soaring Transport Costs

With fuel prices rising in South Africa, commuter motorbikes are emerging as a cheaper alternative to cars, cutting monthly transport costs

Naked Becomes the World's First Insurer to Quote via ChatGPT

South African insurer Naked has launched a native ChatGPT app offering final binding car insurance quotes through AI conversation.

Winter warning for EV drivers as AAA study highlights range drop in extreme temperatures

AAA study reveals how cold and hot weather can sharply reduce EV range, with heating and air conditioning having the biggest impact.

Car Buyers Embrace Digital Tools as Satisfaction Reaches New Heights, says U.S Study

Cox Automotive study finds car buyer satisfaction rising as digital retail tools improve, despite ongoing affordability concerns.

Brembo bets on a software-led future as Sensify enters production

Brembo’s Sensify brake-by-wire system has entered series production with a global carmaker signalling shift toward software-defined braking systems.

SVI’s MAX Recon 6x6 Turns the Land Cruiser into a Rapid-Deployment Tactical Workhorse

SVI’s MAX Recon 6x6 transforms the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series into a modular tactical platform with armour and weapon systems.

Selling Speed, Missing Safety: Researchers raise alarm over car marketing trends

New IIHS research warns that performance-focused car advertising may normalise speeding and undermine road safety efforts.

We want more of this, says mums

From mute buttons to self-cleaning seats, mums reveal the car features they truly wish existed for daily family life.

Huawei’s xPixel Headlights Pushes Car Lighting Beyond the Beam

Huawei’s xPixel headlights project video, lane guidance and signals, turning cars into dynamic displays and redefining automotive lighting tech.

US “Impaired-driving” in-car tech: what the law says, and why it is controversial

US legislation requires new cars to include impaired-driving detection systems, raising debates over privacy, accuracy and the so-called ‘kill switch’ label

Fuel prices surge in May with record petrol, diesel hikes

Fuel prices jump sharply from 6 May 2026, with petrol up R3.27 and diesel R6.19. Here’s what’s driving the increases and what it means.

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