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
In a recent survey, almost 75% of prospective new car owners stated their purchase decision would be influenced by whether a car has been crash-tested and safety rated. 81% of these prospective buyers said the ratings of vehicles would also influence their decision if...
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...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
There are just over 11 million registered vehicles in South Africa (excluding caravans and trailers). According to statistics, the majority of these vehicles – around 60-70% are uninsured. This means that to keep you on the road, insurance is not a luxury, but a...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Trends are showing that another massive fuel price hike is likely at the end of May, according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. Last month’s fuel price account was closed earlier by the Department of Energy,...
