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.

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

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

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 transforms the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series into a modular tactical platform with armour and weapon systems.

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

From mute buttons to self-cleaning seats, mums reveal the car features they truly wish existed for daily family life.
Huawei’s xPixel headlights project video, lane guidance and signals, turning cars into dynamic displays and redefining automotive lighting tech.

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 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.

CMS Systems celebrates 25 years with the launch of its AI-driven ONE ECO System, redefining automotive retail through data and automation.

Xpeng targets 2026 for flying car production and humanoid robots, expanding into AI, robotaxis and global EV markets.

Outeniqua 600 opens the 2026 SA Rally-Raid season with 566km of tough racing, new tech, and scenic Garden Route stages.