News Opinion Business Lifestyle Entertainment Travel Business Report Personal Finance Property Technology Sport Motoring Newspapers

IOL Motoring Car Launches Road Tests F1 Motorsport Industry News Custom Cars

Shop @ Loot IOL Property

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Industry News

Ford's Silverton plant in South Africa exclusively makes Ranger hybrid bakkies for global markets

Ford's Silverton plant in South Africa exclusively makes Ranger hybrid bakkies for global markets

By Colin Windell | Published 14h ago

Ford's Silverton Manufacturing Plant in South Africa has begun full-scale production of the new Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), marking a significant step in the company's sustainability journey. As the exclusive global production hub for this model, the upgraded facility will supply international markets while showcasing Ford's commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing

Scared of parallel parking? Watch BYD's 'Crab-Walk Mode' solve your problem

By Willem van de Putte | Published 21h ago

Parallel parking - a dreaded task for many drivers that can cause anxiety and frustration. But Chinese automaker BYD may have found the solution with their revolutionary 'Crab-Walk Mode' technology in the new Denza Z9 GT EV. This innovative feature uses independent wheel control to effortlessly slide vehicles into tight parking spaces. Is this tech truly necessary, or just a cool party trick? Read on to find out

Scared of parallel parking? Watch BYD's 'Crab-Walk Mode' solve your problem

Scared of parallel parking? Watch BYD's 'Crab-Walk Mode' solve your problem

Officine Fuoriserie: Where the super-rich transform Maseratis into bespoke masterpieces

By Willem van de Putte | Published Mar 27, 2025

Officine Fuoriserie: Where the super-rich transform Maseratis into bespoke masterpieces

Tesla's turbulent times: Speed bump or early signs of impending crash?

By AFP | Published Mar 27, 2025

Tesla's turbulent times: Speed bump or early signs of impending crash?

Citroen C3 expands with a panel van as small commercial vehicle market thrives

By Willem van de Putte | Published Mar 27, 2025

Citroen C3 expands with a panel van as small commercial vehicle market thrives

Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles

By AFP | Published Mar 27, 2025

Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles

WATCH: Testing SVI LITES's bulletproof car window against point-blank gunshots

By Willem van de Putte | Published Mar 27, 2025

WATCH: Testing SVI LITES's bulletproof car window against point-blank gunshots

Trump set to announce tariffs on auto imports

By AFP | Published Mar 26, 2025

Trump set to announce tariffs on auto imports

Trending on IOL

#Loadshedding #EXPROPRIATIONACT #DRC #CTJAZZFEST

Eskom’s unexpected load shedding sparks concerns over energy reliability

Eskom’s unexpected load shedding sparks concerns over energy reliability

EFF: We will continue chanting 'kill the Boer, kill the farmer' until they turn blue and green

EFF: We will continue chanting 'kill the Boer, kill the farmer' until they turn blue and green

Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus

Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

Electric vehicles show significantly worse depreciation in US used car study

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 26, 2025

Electric vehicles show significantly worse depreciation in US used car study

Electric vehicles show significantly worse depreciation in US used car study

South Africa named world’s most dangerous country in which to drive, for second year in a row

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 26, 2025

South Africa named world’s most dangerous country in which to drive, for second year in a row

South Africa named world’s most dangerous country in which to drive, for second year in a row

Iconic BMW 'Gusheshe' E30s up for auction in Johannesburg this week

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 25, 2025

Iconic BMW 'Gusheshe' E30s up for auction in Johannesburg this week

Iconic BMW 'Gusheshe' E30s up for auction in Johannesburg this week

Oil prices rising, here's how that affects SA's fuel price cut for April

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 25, 2025

Oil prices rising, here's how that affects SA's fuel price cut for April

Oil prices rising, here's how that affects SA's fuel price cut for April

Lewis Hamilton wants to help create a Ferrari F40 successor, named after his race number

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 24, 2025

Lewis Hamilton wants to help create a Ferrari F40 successor, named after his race number

Lewis Hamilton wants to help create a Ferrari F40 successor, named after his race number

Honda and Ineos announce vehicle recalls in South Africa

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 24, 2025

Honda and Ineos announce vehicle recalls in South Africa

Honda and Ineos announce vehicle recalls in South Africa

New SA-bound MG4 electric hatchback revealed with Cyberster-inspired looks

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 24, 2025

New SA-bound MG4 electric hatchback revealed with Cyberster-inspired looks

New SA-bound MG4 electric hatchback revealed with Cyberster-inspired looks

The Rising Epidemic of Hijackings in SA | How to avoid being hijacked and what to do if you fall victim

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 23, 2025

The Rising Epidemic of Hijackings in SA | How to avoid being hijacked and what to do if you fall victim

The Rising Epidemic of Hijackings in SA | How to avoid being hijacked and what to do if you fall victim

The Rising Epidemic of Hijackings in SA | Are armoured vehicles worth the investment against hijackings in South Africa?

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 23, 2025

The Rising Epidemic of Hijackings in SA | Are armoured vehicles worth the investment against hijackings in South Africa?

The Rising Epidemic of Hijackings in SA | Are armoured vehicles worth the investment against hijackings in South Africa?

Audi set to delay electric-only plans amid global uncertainty, sales slide

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 20, 2025

Audi set to delay electric-only plans amid global uncertainty, sales slide

Audi set to delay electric-only plans amid global uncertainty, sales slide

AA weighs in on vehicle modifications, roadworthy tests and corruption

By Willem van de Putte | Published Mar 19, 2025

AA weighs in on vehicle modifications, roadworthy tests and corruption

AA weighs in on vehicle modifications, roadworthy tests and corruption

Grim child death statistics inspire movement to donate old car seats

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 19, 2025

Grim child death statistics inspire movement to donate old car seats

Grim child death statistics inspire movement to donate old car seats

End of the road for the Mercedes A-Class as compact family moves upmarket

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 19, 2025

End of the road for the Mercedes A-Class as compact family moves upmarket

End of the road for the Mercedes A-Class as compact family moves upmarket

Ford Ranger bakkie: still the king in SA's used car market

By Willem van de Putte | Published Mar 19, 2025

Ford Ranger bakkie: still the king in SA's used car market

Ford Ranger bakkie: still the king in SA's used car market

Could Rooibos tea protect petrol attendants from toxic fumes?

By Staff Reporter | Published Mar 18, 2025

Could Rooibos tea protect petrol attendants from toxic fumes?

Could Rooibos tea protect petrol attendants from toxic fumes?

How I won a R1-million Toyota Fortuner: My GR-Sport Challenge journey

By Hennie Terreblanche | Published Mar 18, 2025

How I won a R1-million Toyota Fortuner: My GR-Sport Challenge journey

How I won a R1-million Toyota Fortuner: My GR-Sport Challenge journey

Big fuel price cuts still on the cards for South Africa in April

By Jason Woosey | Published Mar 18, 2025

Big fuel price cuts still on the cards for South Africa in April

Big fuel price cuts still on the cards for South Africa in April