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China vs. South Africa in car seat safety

Recently, China updated their national standards on child safety restraints in vehicles, including laws regarding car seats. Both in China and globally, car crashes are a leading cause of death for those between five and 29 years of age. Safety…

45 YEARS AND STILL LEADING THE WAY

NAAMSA revealed that despite a last-quarter boost, new vehicle sales in 2024 fell overall by 3,0% to 515,712 units compared to the 531,775 units sold in 2023. All indicators point to an equally challenging 2025, although a potential rebound to…

Eye health on long distance trips

Eye Care Awareness Month was recently marked and serves as a timely reminder of the importance of caring for your eyes while driving during holiday travels as the Festive Season concludes, as well as beyond that. Prolonged exposure to the…

naamsa 2024 New Vehicle Sales

PRETORIA: naamsa | The Automotive Business Council reports that the new vehicle market remains closely tied to broader economic conditions in the country. Since the first half of 2024 was particularly challenging, new vehicle sales in 2024 fell compared to 2023, even…

The distance between life and death

A devastating multi-vehicle collision on the N2 highway between Ermelo and Piet Retief in November resulted in the death of at least one person. Unconfirmed reports say a taxi driving erratically was to blame for the crash. Yet, dashcam footage…

NOVEMBER 2024 NEW VEHICLE SALES STATISTICS

PRETORIA: Reflecting on the new vehicle sales statistics, naamsa said that a second consecutive increase in the monthly new vehicle sales could signal the start of the long-awaited upward trend in the new vehicle market. Aggregate domestic new vehicle sales…

Pandemonium on the roads

As drivers near the end of another busy and difficult year, patience and tempers are shorter while driving and decisions may not be as well though-out as they should be. This results in needless mistakes, frustration and additional challenges for…