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Drive Smart, Save More: Fuel-Efficient Driving Tips for South Africans Feeling the Pinch
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ArticleJuly 22, 2025

Drive Smart, Save More: Fuel-Efficient Driving Tips for South Africans Feeling the Pinch

As fuel prices continue their unpredictable climb, South African motorists are under pressure to stretch every litre. With July bringing price hikes between 55c and 82c per litre—and forecasts suggesting only a minor petrol reprieve of around 20c while diesel may rise by over 60c—the need to drive smarter has never been more urgent. Eugene […]

MasterDrive’s Winter Checklist: Cold Weather Driving Tips for Safer Roads in South Africa
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ArticleMay 22, 2025

MasterDrive’s Winter Checklist: Cold Weather Driving Tips for Safer Roads in South Africa

As the first official cold front of the season swept across South Africa this week, the nation was reminded that winter has arrived. With temperatures dipping to 20°C and below in several regions—and expected to linger until next Thursday—drivers and vehicles alike will face new seasonal challenges. Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, urges motorists to […]

Safe Driving Tips for Misty Weather: Prepare for Winter Journeys
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ArticleJune 24, 2024

Safe Driving Tips for Misty Weather: Prepare for Winter Journeys

With schools now closed for winter holidays, many drivers are gearing up for journeys to warmer destinations like Durban, Cape Town, or family visits across South Africa. However, the onset of winter brings misty conditions that can significantly impact road visibility and safety. MasterDrive offers essential tips for driving in misty weather: Plan AheadCheck weather […]

Ford’s Driving Tips and Comprehensive Safety Technology: Stay Safe in Torrential Downpours
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ArticleDecember 12, 2022

Ford’s Driving Tips and Comprehensive Safety Technology: Stay Safe in Torrential Downpours

PRETORIA, South Africa, 12 December 2022 — Unpredictable and sudden downpours can cause havoc on the roads, with many motorists forced to face difficult driving conditions when heavy rains hit.

Research shows that

Loadshedding Driving Tips
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ArticleSeptember 21, 2022

Loadshedding Driving Tips

South Africans are dreading a week of traffic headaches as Monday starts off at Stage six loadshedding and eight to nine hours without power. It has been down (or up)

Tiger Wheel and Tyres
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ArticleJune 11, 2013

Tiger Wheel and Tyres

Get a grip- 5 winter driving tips to stay safe on the road Typically only a very small percentage of South Africans have to concern themselves with driving in snowy or icy conditions. Last year’s widespread snow turned this reality on its head though as large numbers of motorists, countrywide, suddenly found themselves learning how […]

3D Virtual Gaming to Reality – Juke Nismo Driving – Car Games
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ArticleFebruary 1, 2013

3D Virtual Gaming to Reality – Juke Nismo Driving – Car Games

VIRTUAL TO REALITY: JUKE NISMO DRIVING TIPS Nissan Live reporting: The latest news direct from the Nissan Juke Nismo Live Event in Barcelona, Spain, where Nissan’s performance arm is being officially launched in Europe.

Let it snow – Winter Driving Tips
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ArticleNovember 29, 2012

Let it snow – Winter Driving Tips

STAY COOL THIS WINTER WITH EUROPCAR’S DRIVING TIPS the roads, Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has compiled a handy checklist of tips for motorists to keep safe when out on the roads.

ArticleAugust 1, 2012

STAY COOL WITH GEM’S SUMMER DRIVING TIPS

This summer is one of the busiest the country has ever seen, with people travelling from far and wide to support the Olympic Games. Wherever you are going; getting your car ready and your journey planned will keep you cool despite the summer rush.

ArticleJanuary 18, 2012

EUROPCAR OFFERS WINTER DRIVING TIPS AS SNOW PREDICTED TO BE ON THE WAY IN SCOTLAND

January 2012 – As the UK Met Office issues warnings of frequent and occasionally heavy snow showers likely across the north and northwest of Scotland later this week, Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe is urging drivers to make use of its winter motoring advice. “So far this winter, UK motorists have […]

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
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ArticleDecember 19, 2011

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

This year the Car manufacturers have undertaken notable marketing efforts to increase the awareness of people about winter driving conditions. Many motor manufacturers have provided drivers with useful information relating to safe driving tips in winter weather.

GMC Offers Driving Tips for the Winter Season
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ArticleDecember 17, 2011

GMC Offers Driving Tips for the Winter Season

DETROIT – Whether you’re commuting daily with a Terrain or headed to the worksite in a Sierra 2500HD, safety comes standard on every new GMC vehicle in the form of StabiliTrak with traction control, anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring, and OnStar connectivity. Additionally, four-wheel or all-wheel drive systems are available on every GMC model.