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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 Africa’s entry-level vehicles continue to perform below international safety...

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 disappointment following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign crash test of the...

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 absence of standard side head protection for front and rear occupants. Child...

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 standard side head protection. Despite achieving three stars for child occupant...

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 has received numerous queries from both concerned i10 owners and the motoring...

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. Yet, nearly 15 years later, the system has not expanded its network meaningfully,...

The Automobile Association (AA) expresses deep concern following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results from Global NCAP, which reveal that the Hyundai Grand i10 has received a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection. Despite achieving three stars for child occupant protection, the results clearly demonstrate serious and...

Every time a child travels in a vehicle without an appropriate restraint system, their life is needlessly placed at risk. Car and booster seats are not optional accessories, but essential precision engineered safety devices, designed to protect young passengers according to their age, weight and developmental stage. Yet, despite the evidence and...

Throughout 2025, the National Consumer Commissioner (NCC) recorded recalls affecting more than 50,000 vehicles across several major automotive brands. The scale of these recalls reveals a systemic failure and weakness in vehicle pre-market quality assurance, manufacturing oversight and regulatory verification. Although vehicle recalls currently...

Road Safety remains one of South Africa’s most pressing challenges in the industry. According to statistics published by The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in 2022, 12 436 people lost their lives on South African roads, a fatality rate of 20.7 per 100 000 people. Pedestrians bore a disproportionate burden, accounting for roughly 43%...