by Automobile Association of South Africa | Sep 28, 2026 | Press releases
Following on the Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa recently questioning the validity of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) approval of the updated payload (load-carrying) capacity of 475kg, inclusive of the driver, for the Jetour T1...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Sep 16, 2026 | Press releases
“Our bodies are not disposable, and coming home should never be a privilege”. This was the heartfelt message from one local running club earlier this week, honouring a fallen runner who had lost her life to a senseless murder, adding to a growing number of recent...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Sep 16, 2026 | Press releases
The Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa notes Chinese automaker Jetour’s recent submission confirming the updated payload (load-carrying) capacity of the Jetour T1 and T2 passenger vehicles, following recent debate around the vehicles’ original homologated...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Sep 1, 2026 | Press releases
The Toyota Starlet has improved from zero to a four star rating for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP’s latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results. This follows a safety upgrade to make six airbags a standard fit. In May this year Global NCAP published...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Jun 10, 2026 | Press releases
Kia Sonet receives a one-star rating for adult protection GWM Jolion receives two-star rating for adult protection Recent #SaferCarsForAfrica crash tests reveal a worrying trend of sub-standard safety in entry-level vehicles across various price categories South...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | May 13, 2026 | Press releases
Entry-level current-generation Toyota Starlet with two airbags tested Vehicle found to be structurally unstable with limited adult protection Newer replacement version fitted with six airbags to be tested soon The Automobile Association (AA) has expressed...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Feb 18, 2026 | Press releases
The Automobile Association (AA) has expressed concern following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test results from Global NCAP, which reveal that the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has received a disappointing two-star rating for adult occupant protection, due to the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Jan 28, 2026 | Press releases
The Automobile Association (AA) has expressed concern following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test results from Global NCAP, which reveal that the Toyota Corolla Cross has received a two-star rating for adult occupant protection, due to the absence of...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Jan 13, 2026 | Press releases
Following on The Automobile Association of South Africa’s (AASA) recent media statement highlighting the zero-star adult occupant safety rating awarded to the Hyundai Grand i10 under the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) #SaferCarsForAfrica programme, the AA...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 18, 2025 | Press releases
When the Gautrain began operations in June 2010, it was celebrated as more than a train, but a symbol of South Africa’s post democracy modernity, efficiency, and urban ambition. Sleek, fast and technologically advanced, it promised to transform mobility in Gauteng....
