A recent survey by the Automobile Association (AA) revealed that almost 40% of participants said they don’t know how much it costs to run their cars every month. It’s always exciting when buying a new car but the costs associated with owning a car is something all car owners need to be mindful of. When… Read more »
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Budget your way to success: calculate your car’s fuel consumption the right way
As the cost of fuel continues to change, so have the budgets of many South African motorists. Not so long ago, fuel costs were ranked towards the bottom of your monthly expenditure list, but this has certainly changed over the last few months. Motorists are now digging even deeper into their pockets to keep up… Read more »
Shocking study reveals that SA child deaths double the world average
Latest statistics reveal that children under the age of 18 years are twice as likely to be killed on South African roads, than any other part of the world. This is according to the recent study by Aliasgher Janmohammed, Project Manager for the Prevention of Injuries Impacting Children in South Africa, a UNICEF project managed… Read more »
Hijacking trends SA motorists should look out for
Hijacking is a topic that no one likes to talk about, however, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest crime trends and to know how you can be vigilant and remain safe on South Africa’s roads. Hijackings in South Africa increased 14.5 percent between 2016 and 2017, according to the South African… Read more »
A decrease in car prices due to stronger rand
Price increases for both new and used cars have actually slowed down during the first quarter of 2018, compared to the same period during the previous year. According to the TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index, new and used car prices went up 2.3 percent and 2.9 percent respectively year-on-year – a sharp drop from the… Read more »
Get to Know Your Matrix
Important features and functionalities you should be using. As a South African motorist, we are all aware of the continuous rise of vehicle thefts and hijackings, and the importance of having a Matrix solution installed in your vehicle. However, with the rise of inflation and motorists having to dig even deeper into their pockets to… Read more »
MiX Telematics Celebrates Mandela Day
Now in its fifth year, Mandela Day has become an international day of celebration and motivation for doing good and inspiring individuals to take action based on Mandela’s model. Each year, individuals and organisations around the world, donate 67 minutes’ work in honour of the 67 years Nelson Mandela has given in service. This year,… Read more »
Special needs schools get a digital helping hand
iPad donation to greatly assist learners overcome learning difficulties Stellenbosch, South Africa – 20 June, 2018 – MiX Telematics, in partnership with iSchool Africa, continues* to empower teachers and learners with educational technology and classroom practices that assist learners overcome their learning difficulties. Last week, MiX Telematics donated 50 Apple iPads and other technology equipment… Read more »
How does South Africa’s fuel price compare to the rest of the world?
South African motorists have certainly felt the pinch of high fuel prices that continue to climb due to the weaker Rand and higher international fuel prices. But how does the cost of fuel in South Africa compare with the rest of the world? At the beginning of June 2018, the price of fuel rose to… Read more »
Combating the scourge of distracted driving
We live in a time where being connected has become commonplace. Everywhere you turn, someone is staring at a screen, catching up on social media updates, reading the news or texting a friend. This has given rise to distracted behaviour and while many may consider it to be an annoying habit, it is generally considered… Read more »