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Motor Management Market Booms: Rising Demand for Smart Motors Transforms Industrial Operations in 2025-2032
Image: Supplied The Global Motor Management Market is evolving into a strategic pillar for industries that depend on electric motors to optimize production, reduce energy use, and achieve predictive maintenance excellence. Motor management systems integrate intelligent monitoring, control and protection technologies designed to enhance motor efficiency, extend equipment life and improve operational productivity across industrial environments. According to recent DataM Intell

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 184 min read


Grand Lakes celebrates important achievements in 2025
Image: Supplied Grand Lakes Veículos, the official representative of Volkswagen Trucks and Buses in Angola and headquartered in Luanda, celebrates several achievements in 2025—a year also marked by the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence. In May, the company entered into a partnership to represent the Chinese brand JAC Motors in the Angolan market, in the Heavy and Extra-Heavy vehicle segments, including 6x4 dump trucks with 20 m³ capacity and 8x4 dump trucks with

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 183 min read


Roar through the Golden Dunes! JETOUR Global Fan Festival Launches Soon in Liwa
Image: JETOUR Global Fan Festival On December 20, JETOUR will debut its Global Fan Festival at the Liwa Festival, the Middle East's premier winter desert automotive event. As the Headline Partner, JETOUR will showcase its off-road capabilities, alongside enthusiasts from around the world. “GO WILD GO BEYOND,”the event promises a unique mix of culture, travel, and adventure for the global off-road community and JETOUR fans. With JETOUR’s “Travel+” strategy umfolding globally,

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 171 min read


Mazda Welcomes NTT Group as New Official Partner in Zululand
Image: Supplied Mazda Southern Africa is delighted to confirm that, the NTT Group has officially taken the reins as Mazda’s new retail partner in Zululand. This transition marks more than a change in management - it’s a bold step in Mazda’s journey to deepen its roots in KwaZulu-Natal and deliver on its brand promise that Wonderrrr Awaits. The dealership at 9 Smith Street, Empangeni, continues to operate as before - with no disruption to contact details (087 286 1100) or serv

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 122 min read


OMODA & JAECOO celebrate a landmark 2025 with community-focused year-end festival
Image: Supplied OMODA & JAECOO celebrate a landmark 2025 with community-focused year-end festival OMODA & JAECOO South Africa celebrated a successful 2025 with a vibrant year-end event at Kyalami Shisanyama that brought together customers, ambassadors, partners, and the public. Both brands expanded their lineups with new models and electrified options that boosted sales to 11,310 units in the first 11 months of the year. The celebration focused on giving back through charity

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 124 min read


CommsCloud’s new SIMs make borderless African IoT logistics a reality
Image: Supplied CommsCloud, Africa’s IoT connectivity expert, has launched Cloud Connect SIMs to address patchy coverage and costly roaming for pan-African companies. The SIMs are believed to be the first multi-International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) connectivity solution engineered with multiple Core Networks on a single SIM, specifically to overcome the complexities of African logistics. Says Peter Walsh, CEO of CommsCloud: “For African fleets and logistics compani

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 123 min read


South Africa Sees Significant Vehicle Recall As Jeep And Kia Address Critical Safety Faults
Image: Supplied Jeep Wrangler recall Stellantis South Africa is recalling 323 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold nationally between 2016 and 2018. According to the supplier, dust accumulation inside the clockspring may compromise airbag circuits. This can trigger an airbag warning light or prevent the driver's airbag from deploying during a crash. Kia Sportage, Sorento, Optima, Cerato and Soul models Kia South Africa has reported a recall affecting 18,600 vehicles across the Sportag

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 91 min read


OMODA & JAECOO South Africa offers customers free holiday vehicle health checks for safer summer travel
Image: Supplied OMODA & JAECOO South Africa is offering a free, 15-minute Holiday Vehicle Health Check to help families travel safely during the peak festive season. Trained technicians will assess key safety and performance items and advise customers on any issues before they embark on long trips. The initiative reinforces the brand’s commitment to driver confidence, on-road safety, and keeping vehicles running at their best through essential inspections and the latest softw

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 92 min read
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