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During these days of economic uncertainty, one mutual feeling exists between motorists - the absolute dread of filling up at the petrol station and driving away with an empty wallet. Switching from your vehicle’s recommended grade of fuel to a cheaper, lower grade variety, will lower your fuel costs but the question is, would it be worth it?

The holidays see some of the most tragic road accidents, resulting in injuries and fatalities due to drunk-driving related incidents. The law against drinking and driving is very clear – simply don’t do it. It has been proven time and again that no one can drive safely when under the influence, even after one unit of alcohol. Research has shown that alcohol slows down brain functions, reducing your ability to judge your driving speed and your distance from other vehicles and pedestrians, resulting in the inability to focus on the road and your surroundings.

The end of another year is approaching at a rapid pace. During 2015 Matrix continued to lead the way in the telematics industry. We introduced industry-firsts with new products and innovative functionalities for the Matrix Smartphone App.

Every great journey begins with some form of preparation. As this year begins its final decent to December, so too begins the time to focus on the plans that will help make the upcoming holidays even more enjoyable and a little less stressful.

“Remember when we were young..." is the opening phrase to many stories told as we reminisce about life before modern-day technology. Remember yelling at your sibling to put down the phone so that you could phone your best friend? What about the popular Gorilla Steering Lock that was one of the many affordable options available to keep your car safe?

It is a well-known fact that South Africans are amongst the most passionate sport fans. Supporters often show their dedication to their favorite teams by embarking on a thousand kilometer journey to watch a game live. They will not think twice about leaving in the early hours of the morning to ensure that not a single second of the game is missed.

Former president, Nelson Mandela, left behind a legacy, one which truly inspires people from all walks of life to unite and celebrate his life’s work to change the world for the better.

For Matrix, safety along the journey is of the utmost importance and while your vehicle’s safety is important, imparting safe driving habits are critical to protecting our loved ones as they start using our roads.

Last month saw many South Africans enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation over the festive public holidays. And now that it’s over it’s back to work with refreshed minds and good memories. But, after all the road trips, day trips, lazy Autumn drives and quick pop-ins at friends and family, the question is – what would have made your holiday even better?

When was the last time you used an app on your phone? A few minutes ago? A second or two? If you take a moment to think about it, apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. There’s an app for almost everything, from self-destructing messages, lightsaber mimickers and talking cats, to GPSs, trip advisors and even matchmakers.