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Why do car batteries act up in winter
If there’s ever a chance a car battery would suddenly not work, it is in winter. This is because car batteries are forced to work harder to get the engine going than at any other time of the year.
Cold temperatures affect the functioning of the car battery as it is forced to work harder to get your engine going.
2022 AA Entry-Level Vehicle Safety Report shows encouraging inclusion of safety features on vehicles
The inclusion of vehicle safety features on entry-level vehicles is improving with the majority of vehicles in this category offering moderate to acceptable safety features. This is according to the 2022 Automobile Association (AA) Entry-Level Vehicle Safety Report (ELVS) which assess available safety features on entry-level vehicles available locally.
Some relief expected at the pumps in August
South Africans can expect some relief at the pumps in August based on current unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), according to the Automobile Association (AA).
Fuel increases will hit consumers hard
The Automobile Association (AA) says the fuel price adjustments announced by the government today will hit already financially stretched pressed consumers hard and put extra pressure on an already struggling economy.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso rated three stars for adult occupant protection in South Africa
Global NCAP and the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) launch the last result for the #Saf-erCarsForAfrica campaign under its current test protocols today (30 June), with the welcome support of the FIA Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies. As from next month the assessment protocols will be up-dated to include side impact, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and pedestrian protection requirements.
Gautrain expansion a disastrous financial decision
The determination of the expansion route for the Gautrain by Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Mr Jacob Mamabolo, disregards factual evidence opposing such a move, and underscores the poor financial decision to allocate funds to a failing system. The Automobile Association (AA) says publication of the route determination for Phase 1 of the proposed Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network (GRRIN) project – Gautrain – must be rejected and urges national government to halt any discussions regarding the funding of such expansions.