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Smash and grab hotspots in Joburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town Smash and grabs are a common crime in South Africa, particularly in and around busy intersections of major metropolitan areas. The crime is perpetrated at all times of the day, where unsuspecting motorists are targeted while stationary at traffic lights or stuck in slow moving traffic. Criminals often work in twos, with one distracting the driver, and the other smashing through a car’s window to grab valuables, such as purses, bags, mobile phones, laptops or even clothing. Smash and grabs fall under the category of “common” robbery. According to the  2015 crime statistics for South Africa , common robberies increased from 53,505 cases in 2013/14 to 54,927 cases (by 2.7%) in 2014/15. Common robberies also include cases where criminals grab handbags or items from people walking on the streets. These types of robberies are the 14th most frequent crimes in South Africa, and should ...

Industry news  / 04 Jul '16, 4:09pm  Jabulile S Ngwenya Motorists in Cape Town will soon be able to settle their outstanding fines with smart pay-as-you-go technology, the city officials said on Monday. The City's mayoral committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith said a SMS service that notified motorists about their traffic fines had been been taken up a notch. “The City of Cape Town's Traffic Service is adding another technological advancement to its arsenal with the roll-out of smart SMS technology that will allow motorists to pay fines via their cellphones, tablets or personal computers,” said Smith. He said a service provider which has been testing the SMS technology for the past few months and “who is responsible for generating and sending fine notices” was looking at streaming the technology online. Smith said motorists would be able to click on a link that appears in the SMS they receive and view their fine through putting in their identification ...

Motoring  / 01 Jul '16, 07:00am  Motoring Staff Now that the time has come to sell your vehicle, how do you go about getting the best price? Head of Automotive for Gumtree SA, Jeff Osborne, offers these ten basic boxes to tick when selling online.   Taking a little time and trouble to present your car in the best possible condition can sometimes add big bucks to the eventual selling price. 1 Get the paperwork in order you need to have proof of ownership and a valid licence disc. Make sure you are the registered owner, and papers are in your name and not the bank’s if finance. 2 Have the books make sure you have the service and warranty books in the cubby hole. 3 Service history having a documented full-service history is worth gold. It adds value and provides peace of mind to the prospective buyer. 4 Service it if your car is close in mileage to its next service, why not have it done? This will appeal to the potential new owner and you mi...

AFP Relaxnews | 09 March, 2016 12:21 Shopping for a new family car that will keep the kids safe, connected, entertained and happy? The results of a new report suggest looking at the Honda Odyssey if you're in the market for a minivan or the 2016 Kia Soul for a compact car, which emerged the big winners. After evaluating 256 cars on everything from safety and reliability, press reviews, space, and features, US News & World released the winners of their 2016 Best Cars for Families report, naming the best cars across 21 categories. Mercedes-Benz and Honda tied for winning the most awards by brands, taking home four awards each. For the sixth year in a row, the Honda Odyssey won Best Minivan for families , for features that anticipate the needs of kids, parents, and teens alike. Features include a 16-inch rear-seat entertainment screen that can show two different movies side-by-side, a built-in vacuum, and power liftgate for parents who have their hands full. Winning cars ...

48-volt power is coming, offering a big advantage to automakers With fuel economy regulations tightening and connectivity and autonomous-driving capability proliferating, the old-fashioned 12-volt automobile electrical system has reached the end of the road. That’s the view of Mary Gustanski, Delphi Automotive’s vice president of engineering and program management. And I agree. Gustanski is charged with looking into the future and developing electrical architectures that will have to support: • All the components for autonomous driving -- cameras, radar, lidar sensors, computers, etc. • A greater array of drivetrain components, such as the oil and water pumps, that will switch from mechanical to electrical power. • An assortment of hybrid-drive parts that will propel the car under electric power. • More computing power that will improve vehicles’ connectivity, not just to the Internet, but to other vehicles and buildings, traffic signals and other structures in the env...

I came across a article in  http://www.timeslive.co.za/ where they state the following. A staggering 11.4 million cars in South Africa take to the roads every day without insurance cover. A further 800,000 vehicles are either unregistered or classified as unroadworthy. This is according to the Automobile Association of South Africa, which warned yesterday that uninsured motorists - who make up between 65% and 70% of car owners - could face serious financial implications if involved in an accident. SUTHENTIRA GOVENDER | 22 June, 2016 07:31 This is scary! Do you have insurance? Stay informed: * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name