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“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.

For Matrix, technology plays a huge role in making the Matrix service offering as easy and powerful as it is. And with every passing year technology becomes more and more a part of our daily lives. 2015 is going to be an exciting year as we see some interesting innovations in the tech world that will help make driving an even safer, more efficient, and entertaining experience.

Take a moment to think about your first great road trip or, if you’ve never had the chance, picture freedom on the open road. That done, it’s safe to say that road trips mean great memories. There is something romantic and inspiring about the idea of getting into your car and driving toward the horizon. And, as South Africans, we are privileged to host a range of breath-taking destinations, with beautiful scenery all along the way. The question is, what’s the difference between a long drive and a road trip, and what is it that really makes road tripping so great?

The start of a new year is always a wonderful thing; everything feels fresh and new, and for many people, it’s a chance to jot down a few resolutions and changes for the coming months. But for most, car-related resolutions probably aren’t too high on the list. That’s why, in the spirit of New Year - and because we spend so much time in our cars – we thought we’d drum up a list of resolutions for you and your life on the road.

So here we are, in the 12th and last month of the year. Finally! But with so much on your plate over the past year, we know that some of you may have left planning your December to the last minute. To help you out, we’ve come up with a lovely little list of places you (and your vehicle) can fall in love with this summer.