EXPLAINED | Car finance options

Balloon payment, guaranteed future value and instalment finance. There are a few different options when it comes to the way vehicles are...

23 Nov

EXPLAINER | Why the exploded tyre on the back of that Ford Ranger caused so much damage

The exploding tractor tyre incident in KZN garnered concern from industry experts. Here's how the near-fatal explosion could have been...

20 Nov

Here are some annoying traffic pet peeves, which often spark road rage in drivers

Don't you just hate it when someone drives slowly in the fast lane, or cuts in from a turning lane? Here are a few other irritating...

17 Nov

Hijackings up by 20% in SA - Crucial, life-saving tips motorists can't afford to ignore

With as many as 30 000 hijackings having taken place in SA in a single year, these helpful tips are too crucial to ignore.

11 Nov

Stressed out? Jump in the car and hit the road!

South Africa's major cities suffer from terrible traffic congestion which studies say lead to high levels of stress. Ford South Africa...

06 Nov

WATCH | Volvo uses its XC60 to show why babies should be in rear-facing child seats

Child seats are not a cheap purchase, but it is an investment and paramount to your little one's safety. Volvo explains what we should know.

31 Oct

Applying for vehicle finance? Do it safely and simply from your phone

In a first for the vehicle finance market in South Africa, WesBank, the vehicle finance arm of First National Bank (FNB) is launching a...

27 Oct

Here’s how to beat motion sickness – even when toddlers face backwards

Some parents will do whatever they can to avoid motion sickness in children – even if it means turning a car seat around.

23 Oct

How to safely navigate your way through flash floods

Adverse weather conditions can create chaos for drivers, often slowing traffic movement in the city and turning gravel roads into...

13 Oct

WATCH | Six of the most exciting coupes you could buy

With sleek styling and appealing performance, it's no surprise the coupe market remains so popular.

06 Oct

SEE | Six ways to stay safe when thunderstorms hit

With severe thunderstorms and heavy rain on the cards this week, you should take special precautions to keep yourself and your car safe.

06 Oct

How to ensure your child is safe in your car

Despite constant progress in terms of vehicle safety, road traffic accidents still represent the number one cause of fatalities among...

22 Sep 2020

WATCH | These are the most popular car colours in SA and the UK

Data from car owners in the United Kingdom shows that black is the most popular car colour.

20 Aug

Are you easily frustrated on the road? You might be an aggressive driver and it's not good

There's a difference between an aggressive driver and one with road rage. This checklist will help ease on the aggression whilst driving.

14 Aug

SEE | These 8 tips can prevent the spread of Covid-19 at SA fueling stations

The following techniques will keep you safe and also show your consideration towards petrol attendants.

03 Aug 2020

Will your insurance pay out if you're in a car accident with an expired vehicle or driver's licence?

The expired lockdown licence and the battle to have these renewed has a domino affect on other matters, one being what happens if you're...

09 Jul

10 important steps you can take to lower your monthly car insurance premiums

28 June is Insurance Awareness Day, and the ideal opportunity to remind South Africans of the value of insurance.

28 Jun

SEE | These cars with wiperblades on their headlights are perfect for winter

With winter fast approaching, cold conditions and heavy rain will become the norm. These cars with headlight wipers are perfect for the...

27 Jun