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iol. co. za > news > energy > 2026-05-15-smart-driving-tips-to-combat-rising-fuel-prices-in-south-africa

Smart driving tips to combat rising fuel prices in South Africa

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (377+ words) With fuel prices on the rise, the DMRE offers essential tips for South African motorists to save money at the pump. As South Africans continue to feel the squeeze of rising fuel prices, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy…...

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iol. co. za > news > south-africa > 2026-05-22-consumer-safety-under-siege-nccs-aggressive-tactics-against-fraud-and-defective-goods

Consumer safety under siege: NCC's aggressive tactics against fraud and defective goods

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1302+ words) The motor vehicle industry faces heightened scrutiny as the National Consumer Commission intensifies efforts to address product recalls and ensure accountability for consumer protection. Image: Pexels / AI25. Studio Studio South African businesses and consumers are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape of…...

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iol. co. za > mercury > news > 2026-05-21-electric-vehicles-boost-new-n3-highway-solar-powered-charging-stations-launched

Electric vehicles boost: New N3 highway solar-powered charging stations launched

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (433+ words) Two off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations were launched along the strategic Johannesburg - Durban N3 corridor. The growth of the electric vehicle market in South Africa has received another boost with the recent construction of off-grid solar-powered EV charging stations along the…...

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iol. co. za > business > 2026-05-18-bolt-launches-electric-vehicle-ride-service-in-south-africa

Bolt launches electric vehicle ride service in South Africa

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (547+ words) Popular e-hailing platform Bolt has announced that it is launching a new electric vehicle (EV) ride category in South Africa. The company said the rollout will start in Cape Town through a fleet partnership with Yugo Ride, with plans to…...

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iol. co. za > motoring > industry-news > 2026-05-08-nissan-at-nampo-a-journey-through-bakkie-history-and-the-new-navara-warrior-reveal

Nissan at NAMPO: a journey through bakkie history and the new Navara Warrior reveal

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (536+ words) Alongside its current line-up, Nissan will also display several heritage vehicles from its collection, including one-off models developed by its South African racing division at Nampo. Nissan South Africa has confirmed that it will be attending the Nampo Harvest Day…...

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iol. co. za > news > south-africa > kwazulu-natal > 2026-05-01-ethekwini-municipalitys-r39-billion-vehicle-funding-request-denied-raising-service-delivery-concerns

e Thekwini Municipality's R3. 9 billion vehicle funding request denied, raising service delivery concerns

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (800+ words) Some e Thekwini councillors said the municipality has consistently failed to demonstrate the ability to manage its existing fleet and spending R3 billion on new vehicles was a concern. The e Thekwini Municipality's request for R3. 9 billion over the next three years…...

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iol. co. za > business > 2026-05-08-bridgestone-tyres-recalled-over-risk-of-failure

Bridgestone tyres recalled over risk of failure

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (600+ words) The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued another product safety recall, this time for some Bridgestone tyres. The Duravis R660 Eco tyres are typically fitted to Ford and some Volkswagen vehicles sold in South Africa. Concerns emerged that the tyres could…...

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iol. co. za > motoring > industry-news > 2026-05-14-ford-everest-tremor-new-rugged-off-roader-joins-expanded-2026-line-up

Ford Everest Tremor: new rugged off-roader joins expanded 2026 line-up

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (923+ words) Ford South Africa has unveiled the updated 2026 Everest range. Ford South Africa has updated its Everest range for 2026, introducing a revised model line-up while also confirming that the new off-road-focused Everest Tremor will arrive locally later this year. The revised…...

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iol. co. za > capetimes > news > 2026-05-05-may-fuel-price-higher-than-expected

May fuel price higher than expected

3+ week, 1+ hour ago  (444+ words) Significant petrol and diesel price increases have been confirmed for May 6. Image: David Ritchie / Independent Media South Africans will be hit with another round of fuel price increases from Wednesday, with petrol and diesel set to rise at an even…...

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iol. co. za > motoring > industry-news > 2026-05-05-heres-how-much-more-youll-pay-for-a-tank-of-fuel-from-wednesday

Here's how much more you'll pay for a tank of fuel from Wednesday

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (677+ words) Better fill up: Significant fuel price increases are coming on Wednesday, May 6. South Africans will be hit with yet another punishing fuel price increase from Wednesday, May 6, with the price of petrol set to rise by R3. 27 per litre and diesel…...

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