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....
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 4, 2025 | Press releases
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...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 3, 2025 | Press releases
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...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Nov 20, 2025 | Press releases
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,...
