SOUTH AFRICA – The AA-Kinsey Report released today shows that although some vehicle parts have dropped, on the whole prices are up from 2019 and are running above the government-stated inflation rate. “Motoring has become more expensive, certainly from a parts perspective, and the results for 2020 show that. Although there may be similar alternative […]
SOUTH AFRICA – Fuel price reductions may be on the horizon at month end. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. “The Rand has put on a remarkable rally against the US dollar in recent weeks, with the daily […]
SOUTH-AFRICA – Firmer oil prices were stronger than a losing Rand, meaning that South Africans will pay less for most fuels in September. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The Association says the retreat in oil prices means […]
SOUTH AFRICA – Fuel prices are showing slight reductions at mid-month, in the midst of a tug-of-war between international oil prices and the Rand/US dollar exchange rate. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. Petrol is currently set for […]
Product a game changer for South African motorists – AA CEO Connecting cars … MiX Telematics Africa Managing Director, Mr Gert Pretorius (left) and AA CEO, Mr Willem Groenewald, say the partnership between the two companies will provide game changing technology to South African motorists. In a major step towards empowering motorists with information on […]
South Africa – Association repeats call for higher minimum standards for vehicle safety. The inclusion of some safety features on entry-level vehicles remains low in South Africa, although some positive developments in this regard have happened. This is according to the 2020 Automobile Association (AA) Entry-Level Vehicle Safety Report (ELVS) which assesses available safety features […]
SOUTH AFRICA – Global oil prices strode higher during July, setting the stage for fuel price increases in August despite a surprise upside from the Rand. This is according to the Automobile Association which was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. As matters currently stand, petrol is likely […]
SOUTH AFRICA – The directive by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) late this afternoon to extend the validity period of licences which expired between 26 March and 31 August to the end of January 2021 is a major victory for motorists in South Africa, says the Automobile Association (AA). The AA launched a petition […]
The Automobile Association (AA) has called on Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula to extend the validity of all licences beyond the 30 August deadline, or face a situation where many thousands of motorists do not have the necessary legal driving documents. In a letter to the Minister’s office on Monday (attached hereto), AA CEO Willem Groenewald […]