Wednesday Morning Spice
Residents flee Los Angeles wildfires, Joburg finally has a City manager, Steenhuisen’s R2.8m blue light SUVs spark backlash, and Meta axing fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram.
A Suzuki Jimny Bakkie Might Be A Reality Sooner Than We Think
Suzuki Auto South Africa posted the gag on their social media in April, and ever since then, people have been clamouring for the non-existent Jimny utility vehicle.
The New Nissan Hyper Tourer Takes #Vanlife To Ridiculous Levels [Video]
The Hyper Tourer is a fully electric passenger van built to enjoy journeys with friends and loved ones or a space in which to conduct important business.
The New Apple iCar Might Just Be At An iStore Near You Soon(ish)
Apple has spent the past decade skirting rumours of the iCar, but since Tesla’s explosion in popularity, it’s reported the tech giant is developing the product in earnest.
South Africa’s First Electric Double Cab Officially Goes On Sale [Video]
It’s a mean-looking machine and you can expect to see plenty of these whistling their way around SA roads by the end of this year.
Lamborghini Reveals Their First Fully Electric Vehicle And Its A Beautiful Beast [Video]
This ‘SUV’ is much better looking than the Maserati and Porsche SUV’s that have been clogging up Cape Town’s streets lately. Even if you load the new Lanzador full of soccer kids, you’re still going to look badass.
In Defence Of Petrol Cars – Thought-Provoking Article From Rowan Atkinson Explains Why We Shouldn’t Ditch Petrol Cars Just Yet
‘Electric vehicles may be a bit soulless, but they’re wonderful mechanisms: fast, quiet and, until recently, very cheap to run. But when you start to drill into the facts, electric motoring doesn’t seem to be quite the environmental panacea it is claimed to be.’
Lucid Motors Launch 830kW Electric Car With A 800km Range [Video]
While Elon was slowly smothering Twitter with a pillow, his competitors built a car with a 1,111 horsepower engine and a range of over 800km.
Electric Car Charging Prices Through The Roof In UK – Almost Same As Petrol
The UK is trying to push drivers into electrification but this transition isn’t helped by the rising cost of charging an electric car.
The Electric Hummer Isn’t Exactly Environmentally Friendly
The new Hummer, because of how ginormous it is in both size and weight – tipping the scales at 4 110 kilograms, 5,4 metres long, and 1,96 metres tall – requires immense energy to move.
Tesla Is No Longer The World’s Leading Electric Vehicle Maker
Tesla sold a total of 564 743 vehicles in the first six months of this year, according to figures in their first and second-quarter reports.
How Much SA’s Most Popular Electric Cars Will Set You Back
The cheapest electric vehicle you can buy in South Africa starts at an almost deal-breaking price of R658 000.
Looking To Switch To Electric? You Can Buy These EVs In SA Today
If you can afford to fork out, we now have more EV options than ever before.
Importing An Electric Bakkie Won’t Come Cheap
Can you put a price on the smugness that comes with driving an eclectic vehicle (EV)? Yes, but it’s not cheap.
We Really Dig The Full Dr. Evil General Motors Super Bowl Ad [Video]
Pinkies up, everyone, the full General Motors Super Bowl advert is here with Dr. Evil in full force.
Trying Out Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Mode Looks Terrifying [Video]
The reviewer is forced to interrupt the car’s decisions on a number of occasions when it tried to careen him into trucks, sidewalk fences, and the wrong side of the road.
Electric Vehicle Cleans Up With Car Of The Year Award [Images+Video]
California-based electric vehicle company Lucid Motors’ latest luxury sedan has set a new benchmark.
Everything You Need To Know About BMW’s Flagship Electric Car
The major talking points regarding BMW’s iX electric SUV are now public, plus some information about some of the quirky features which are included.
Jaguar, Volvo, Ford, VW – The Electric Car Revolution Is Underway
South Africa may have seen reduced EV sales last year, but globally, the revolution is well underway. Some predict that by 2040, virtually every new car sold around the world will be electric.
Ever Wonder How Well The Electric Car Vibe Is Going In SA? Here You Go
How many electric vehicles do you think were sold in the country last year? Go on, have a guess.
Volvo’s First All-Electric SUV Is Coming To SA – Here’s Where You’d Charge It [Video]
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is heading our way in the second half of 2021, and it’s pretty impressive.
Top Five Most Exciting Car Tech Innovations From CES 2021 [Videos]
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, automotive innovators showed off some of the most advanced, and exciting, technology in the field.
Friday Morning Spice
Electric car sales outstrip petrol. Wiese’s plan B? White people caused cyclone. Instagram e-commerce. Assange won’t surrender. Murdoch Trump trap. Photoshop price doubles. Beckham’s birthday.