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Author archives: Jonckie

  • smart fans experience the future at International Motor Show Frankfurt

    September 13, 2017 • NewsComments Off on smart fans experience the future at International Motor Show Frankfurt

    Frankfurt.  Interaction with customers is a central focus of smart’s stand in hall 2.0 at the International Motor Show Frankfurt. This includes test drives, the daily Future Talk, the possibility for visitors to create an individual trim part for the...

  • Honda to present Power Manager smart energy system at Frankfurt

    September 12, 2017 • News, Road, TransportComments Off on Honda to present Power Manager smart energy system at Frankfurt

    Fully-integrated energy transfer system manages energy between the grid, homes and electric vehicles Honda’s first step in helping electric cars to contribute to the creation of smart power grids Pilot project in France to use Power Manager units to develop...

  • New champions crowned in Investchem Formula 1600 championship at Killarney

    September 11, 2017 • NewsComments Off on New champions crowned in Investchem Formula 1600 championship at Killarney

    Cape Town hosted the penultimate round of the 2017 Investchem Formula 1600 championship on Saturday. It was at this event that Julian van der Watt (42 – Race Driver SA) claimed the title of national Investchem Formula 1600 champion for the season. Alongside...

  • Goodyear Announces Intelligent Tyre Trial, Expands Fleet Management Solution for Semi-Autonomous Fleet

    September 9, 2017 • NewsComments Off on Goodyear Announces Intelligent Tyre Trial, Expands Fleet Management Solution for Semi-Autonomous Fleet

    A long-time leader in tyre management for racing, trucking and aircraft fleets, The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company is now applying its expertise to a fleet of semi-autonomous electric cars. Goodyear announced that it is equipping Tesloop, a city-to-city...

  • Honda Quest Day Two – The Teams Head North

    September 7, 2017 • NewsComments Off on Honda Quest Day Two – The Teams Head North

    Last night the ten two-person teams for Honda Quest 2017 were announced around the campfire at the foot of the majestic Spitzkoppe mountains. Early today they kitted up and headed north for Palmwag in the heart of the Damaraland. This was their first day of...

  • Pretoria: Mother killed during armed robbery in Lady Selborne this morning.

    September 7, 2017 • NewsComments Off on Pretoria: Mother killed during armed robbery in Lady Selborne this morning.

    At approximately 02h15 on Thursday morning 07 September 2017, Netcare 911 responded to reports of a shooting at a home in the Lady Selborne area in Pretoria. Reports from the scene allege that armed men broke into the residence and fired several shots. The...

  • Temporary Street Closures in Pretoria East on Weekends for BRT Construction

    September 5, 2017 • Advice, Construction, Detours, Road WorksComments Off on Temporary Street Closures in Pretoria East on Weekends for BRT Construction

    Tshwane Metro Police Department would like to notify motorists and nearby businesses of the temporary road closures this September on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 to 18:00 due to BRT construction in the area. This coming weekend, on Saturday 09 September...

  • Ford South Africa positive after August Vehicle Sales

    September 5, 2017 • NewsComments Off on Ford South Africa positive after August Vehicle Sales

    Total Ford sales of 6 482 units in August, second-highest figure for the year Ford claims 13.2% share of total industry, 12.4% market share year-to-date EcoSport, Fiesta and Figo sales up significantly; second-best Everest sales for 2017 Ford Ranger retains...

  • Soweto: Man shot and killed during an armed robbery.

    September 3, 2017 • NewsComments Off on Soweto: Man shot and killed during an armed robbery.

    At approximately 22h00 on Saturday night 02 September 2017, Netcare 911 responded to reports of a shooting in Pilane street, in the Mapetla area, Soweto. Reports from the scene indicate that the man was shot in the upper body during an alleged robbery. The...

  • Pedestrian killed on N3 Hammersdale

    September 2, 2017 • Accidents, PedestrainComments Off on Pedestrian killed on N3 Hammersdale

    A man, believed to be in his early thirties, was killed on the N3 south near Hammersdale this morning. Shortly before 1am, paramedics arrived on the scene where they found the pedestrian lying the middle of the road. Sadly, there was nothing that paramedics...