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Interesting week in the motoring world as Suzuki Auto South Africa has confirmed the new Grand Vitara is scheduled to launch locally in the first quarter of 2023. The Japanese firm’s local division showed off its latest SUV at the media day ahead of the 2022 Festival of Motoring at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The Volvo XC40 sells out in 24hours.
Join Tumelo Maketekete, every Thursday on ebizradio.com for Diesel and Dust, our weekly Motoring Show.
South Africa’s Truck Test 2022 was performed like no other global practice to show drivers and companies which ones perform the best. It also provided information on which trucks perform best at specific loads and jobs. The Mercedes-Benz Actros is the most productive truck in South Africa, MAN’s New Truck Generation is the most fuel efficient and the tautliner interlinks on the country’s highways are an astonishing 12% more fuel efficient than they were 10 years ago.
These are among the facts to emerge from Truck Test 2022, a South African event unique on the continent of Africa. In fact, even in highly developed first-world markets, it is rare to find an event similar to South Africa’s Truck Test. That’s because this unique event – organised by FOCUS on Transport & Logistics magazine – pits extra-heavy trucks against each other on the same route and on the same days. This is very important; weather and congestion can make the world of a difference.
Toyota SA opens their new R365 million Parts Warehouse:
- Toyota has doubled the size of its parts warehouse in Johannesburg.
- The facility is now the biggest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The new warehouse will service the entire sub-Saharan Africa with regular parts supply.
Mercedes electric van demand increases - On the 27th of July, Mercedes-Benz Group released their second-quarter results for 2022. Within Mercedes-Benz Vans, over 100,000 vehicles were sold worldwide, exceeding prior-year levels by around 1700 vehicles. Due to sustained demand for premium vans, the adjusted return on sales at Mercedes-Benz Vans was 10.1%. The results are particularly remarkable, as 2022 brought with it many obstacles, including various COVID restrictions, the ongoing semiconductor supply-chain bottlenecks and global turbulence. * Mercedes-Benz Vans sells over 100,000 vehicles worldwide in Q2 * Driven by the eSprinter and eVito, Q2 sees a significant increase in demand for Mercedes-Benz electric vans * Mercedes-Benz Vans South Africa aims to introduce exceptional electro-mobility solutions in the near future
Defensive Driving courses – Tumelo spent a few days training drivers in defensive driving at ADA. We highly recommend that all drivers do these courses.
Notices - upcoming ladies only 4x4 event, Road to 2023 Honda Quest, Upcoming Women with Drive event, Mo83's race report
Finally figured out why fuel stations have those huge white rolls of paper; so you can wipe your tears away when you put in fuel. Another tough week as be battle fuel prices, ongoing load-shedding, but on the positive side in the new market segment there were some really great vehicles launches.
Join Tumelo Maketekete, host of Diesel and Dust every Thursday at 7 pm on ebizradio.com to find the the latest news and vehicle reviews, with some handy D.I.Y tips as well.
Current affairs this week: Suzuki Auto SA reveals the new Ertiga, launching in our market and Toyota reveal the new Crown.
In our D.I.Y section we find out how we can change our own fan belt and then go on a journey to discover the of Triumph Motorcycles.
This week saw the launch of the Chery Tiggo 7 and Tumelo Maketekete, host of our motoring show Diesel and Dust was there.
In motoring news this week : podium finish for Suzuki at Simola Hill, new Range Rover and Chery Launch: Tiggo 7 Pro
Advice & Tips - we delve into the finance lingo of purchasing a vehicle or bike
Tumelo Maketekete reviews the motoring news this week. You can catch him every week on www.ebizradio.com for his weekly Motoring Show - Diesel and Dust.
In current affairs this week: * Opel launches their new Mokka in SA * Racing - update on the VW racing team * Spirit of Amarok 4x4 challenge * Gripmax tyres
As prices continue to soar, we really need to plan our trips carefully and use your vehicles only if you only have to. Another interesting week in the motoring and biking world. Lets find out more with Tumelo Maketekete of Diesel and Dust.
In Current affairs this week; * How to avoid holiday fatigue * Mercedes Benz GLB SUV * The real cost of keeping your car on the road
In review – this week I did a test drive on the BMW 1250RT Sport
General motoring tips - Women and roadside assistance
We are all seeing the memes going around with people just window shopping at a fuel pump, yet the motoring world and market continues to grow. This week Tumelo Maketekete, host of Diesel and Dust takes a look at what’s happening in the motoring world this week.
Lets take a listen to motoring news, reviews and events for the week ending 31 March 2022. On the show; * Hyundai new Grand Creta launches with 2 extra seats * AARTO - Court rules unconstitutional * Adventure Biking with Honda – We spend some time at the Honda Adventure day hosted a few days ago and find out more about training days, how to pick up your bike when you have fallen off it. We also hear from Honda SA directly as to what they offer in the off-road adventure biking scene * Diesel or Petrol? You in the market for a new or pre-owned car, which one do you choose – diesel or petrol. The first question is, what will you be using it for? We look at benefits/down-sides of both.
This week in our motoring show we bring you the results of the Electric Vehicles (EV) road test. We see 3 vehicles goes head to head and unpack the results.
In our weekly car review we take a look at the Renault Kiger and in our motoring tips we take you through how to check and adjust your driving beams to the correct range.
An interesting week in the world of motoring, from AARTO updates, new Chery launch and a great motor-cycle review.
Join Tumelo Maketekete host of Diesel and Dust weekly on ebizradio.com. This week in review;
Industry updates - What's happening with AARTO and updated vehicle sales
Motoring vehicle news - Chery launches the Chery Tiggo 8
Motoring tip - How to care for your battery
Review - Suzuki V-Strong DL-650