From a rugged, off-road utility vehicle to a suburban family car, this has been the evolution of the SUV, with its spacious interiors and elevation, making it an extremely popular choice. In fact, even though Namibia’s new vehicle market experienced a slight decline last year, the popularity of SUVs and crossovers continues to increase, accounting...
JAC Motors this week exhibited their popular bakkies at the biggest shopping mall in the country, the Grove Mall in Windhoek. On show at the mall were the top-of-the-range T9 Super Lux, which retails for N$599 900, the T9 Lux, going for N$579 900 and the T8 Super Lux which goes for N$499 900 brand-new. ...
Chery is set to introduce 19 hybrid models across the HEV (hybrid electric vehicle), PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), and REEV (range-extender electric vehicle) categories in 2025. The first of these will be unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025, where Chery will officially launch its Super Hybrid (CSH) brand. The Tiggo 7 CSH, Tiggo 8 CSH,...
The Easter holidays in April represent one of the busiest times on Namibian roads when there is a much higher risk of accidents. Ensuring your vehicle and its tyres are in roadworthy condition is one of the first steps to make sure you and yours have a safe and smooth journey. Tyres are the most...
The M&Z Motorsport Team once again dominated the CR1 category during the opening leg of the 2025 National Rally Championship that commenced with the Swakopmund Rally last weekend. Driving their modified JAC T8 bakkie, the M&Z team, consisting of driver Ekko Eisenberg and navigator, Horazio “Rassie” Rietz, promised more exciting races and more podium finishes...
Community policing officer Parking facing oncoming traffic implies the practice of parking a vehicle against the flow of traffic, meaning the car is positioned in the opposite direction of the lane’s designated traffic flow. This practice is typically prohibited in many countries due to safety concerns and visibility issues. In contrast, driving and parking practices...
The iconic Subaru brand has re-entered the Namibian market. Having exited the domestic market many years ago, Subaru is making an aggressive domestic comeback – not only in Namibia but throughout the region. Subaru Southern Africa is investing in new additions, such as new dealerships and new dedicated after-sales service offerings. These additional investments are...
The City of Windhoek is in the process of evaluating the demand for electric vehicle (EV)-charging stations, considering factors such as the current EV market size, projected growth and integration into the city’s broader transport and energy frameworks. This assessment is expected to help inform the city’s policy decisions and investment strategies to ensure infrastructure...
Community Policing Officer In Namibia, where vehicles drive on the left side of the road, parking on the right-hand side is not allowed. This practice is a traffic violation, as drivers are expected to park on the left-hand side of the road to maintain safety and comply with regulations. Parking facing oncoming traffic is dangerous...
Supa Quick in the heart of Windhoek’s central business district is not only a tyre fitment expert, but also specialises in a range of automotive services including batteries, shocks absorbers, wheel alignment and wheel balancing. As an international franchise, Supa Quick in Windhoek has been operating as a wholly-owned Namibian company for more than 30...