The average costs of motoring have increased by approximately R940, or 14% in the last year, and 31% since 2013 according to the latest data from WesBank. Despite prevailing interest rates remaining at low levels and favourable vehicle price inflation, the rising cost of petrol and an increase in VAT from 14% to 15% have resulted in higher overall costs when looking at the total monthly cost of motoring. Vehicle instalments and fuel spend remain the biggest components, accounting for 80% of … [Read more...] about Average Motoring Costs on the Up and Up
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PE in the news: The good, bad and ugly motoring moments of 2017
The good, bad and ugly motoring moments of 2017: Isuzu KBs will continue to be built in Port Elizabeth through the newly-established Isuzu Motors SA, and Opel will stick around thanks to the Williams Hunt dealer group. But it’s bye bye to Chevrolet, and we’ll have to find a new ending for the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Hasnain's thoughts get ICC nod: And as if reading from the former ICC chief finance officer’s handbook, the ICC this week released the playing conditions for the … [Read more...] about PE in the news: The good, bad and ugly motoring moments of 2017
Auto Safety
Euro NCAP has announced its five best performing cars for 2010 in terms of safety. Vehicles found to be the safest in their categories need to achieve a high overall score in addition to earning a coveted five star rating. During last year the much respected safety organization crash tested twenty nine vehicles, of which 65% earne 5 star ratings. This figure is down 25% from 2009, when 90% of vehicles tested achieved 5 stars, showing just how tough Euro NCAP is becoming. Scraping in at the … [Read more...] about Auto Safety
