by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The latest crash test results in the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign, released by Global NCAP and AA South Africa last week, show that Nissan’s NP300 ‘Hardbody’ received a zero-star safety rating. The vehicle structure collapsed and was found to be unstable during the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Large reductions in fuel prices are being forecast for December according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). After months of sustained pressure on the fuel price, fuel users will receive a substantial breather at the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Global NCAP and the Automobile Association (AA) South Africa launch the second round of #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results today with the welcome support of the FIA Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies. The four models tested show a wide range of safety...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel prices have moderated during October, with the prospect of some relief for petrol users, although users of diesel and illuminating paraffin will have to cough up more according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
So you think you know the rules of the road? South African road rules are pretty clear; red means stop and green means go. But what about using earphones while driving, or driving in heels? Motorists still harbour several misconceptions about the rules of the road....
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Further substantial fuel price hikes are lined up for the end of October, based on the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. International oil prices remain stubbornly high and it is possible that current tensions involving Saudi...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
A bumper bashing refers to an incident in which a car bumps into the rear of the car in front of it. Bumper bashings happen more frequently during the rainy season, which is why it is important to know what to do should you find yourself in this situation. Although...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel users are facing unprecedented price increases in October. According to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). These increases are catastrophic for South African road users. They are the biggest in South African...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Today, we launched the 2018 pedestrian visibility campaign with Ford Motor Company Southern Africa in Mamelodi, Pretoria. The campaign, known as the #ISeeYou campaign, is focussed on pedestrian safety and visibility. This campaign was initiated with funding from the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
With almost 100 years of history behind us, we have a proud South African heritage. Take a journey back in time with us and discover the milestone moments that allowed us to evolve and grow to ultimately become South Africa’s most trusted roadside rescue...
