by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Better exchange rate performance and retreats in international oil prices will mean virtually unchanged fuel prices in August. According to unaudited month-end fuel price data. During July, the recent weakening trend of the Rand against the US dollar slowed, as our...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Substantial Rand weakness could undo the recent fuel price stability based on the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). Almost two months of modestly improving Rand strength ended in a dramatic reversal as the local currency...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Finding yourself at the centre of a civil unrest situation in your car is not something many people think of. However, recent events in some parts of South Africa mean it is wise to be prepared if this does happen to you. The first, and most important action, is to...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Toll fees across South Africa have risen by between six and seven percent, signalling yet another financial blow to already cash-strapped South Africans. And, the increases come at a time when fuel is touching on record high levels, in part because of the hefty...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel prices in May will increase by around 49 cents a litre as of 2 May, and not 92 cents as earlier predicted by the Automobile Association (AA). The error occurred due to an earlier closing off of the reporting period for fuel increases by the Department of Energy....
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Following the announcement of the Safer Choice India Award at the Delhi motor show, Global NCAP is now launching the ‘Safer Choice Africa’ Award to encourage automakers to achieve the highest levels of safety performance. In November 2017 the first ever independent...