Advancements in car technology are making vehicles safer and easier to drive, and with automakers introducing so many new features, it can be challenging for consumers to know which options matter most. To help car…
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#CarNews: GM launches peer-to-peer car sharing service on rental platform
General Motors said Tuesday it was launching a peer-to-peer car rental service to allow owners to make money by listing them as shared vehicles. The US auto giant said GM car owners would be able…
#CarNews: Land Rover’s all new Discovery raises the SUV bar
By Trevor Lamenya for AutoVault The SUV market is growing at an exponential rate; car makers predict by 2025 SUV sales will account for close to 70% of total vehicle sales. To that effect…
#CarNews: Speedy new Tesla boasts range topping 300 miles
Tesla unveiled speedy new model electric cars capable of traveling more than 300 miles (482 kilometers) before needing to be recharged. A Model S P100D with “Ludicrous mode” was billed by Tesla founder Elon Musk…
#CarNews: Tesla accelerates to hit target of making 500,000 cars
Tesla on Wednesday said it was speeding the timeline for building a half million electric cars as it shrunk its quarterly loss. Hot demand for a new, more affordable Model 3 led the company to…
#CarNews: Nissan recalls 3.8 million cars over faulty airbags
Nissan has said it will recall more than 3.8 million vehicles, mostly in North America, because the passenger-side airbag may not deploy in a crash due to a defect in the seat sensor. The Japanese…
#CarNews: Peugeot Citroen reveals ‘real-world’ fuel consumption
Leading French automobile manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen published Tuesday “real-world” fuel consumption figures for three of its diesel cars, seeking to win over wary customers after the Volkswagen pollution cheating scandal. Peugeot Citroen said the…
#CarNews: Superstar cricket fast bowlers named Nissan brand ambassadors
Nissan South Africa has named legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn and rising star Kagiso Rabada as brand ambassadors to further add to the company’s global sponsorship deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). Steyn has…
#CarNews: Legendary Ford Mustang launches in Sub-Saharan Africa
The latest Mustang, unveiled in April 2014 to mark its remarkable 50th anniversary, is available for sale in selected left-hand drive Sub-Saharan Africa markets following the commencement of production at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant…
#CarNews: Read while commuting? Self-driving cars have you covered
Ever dreamt of kicking back, letting go of the wheel and reading the paper on the commute to work? In large cities, that could soon be a reality, say auto manufacturers. Semi-autonomous cars have already…