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Reviews This week in EV tech: The shape of efficiency
This week in EV tech: The shape of efficiency
Week in EV This story is part of our regular Week in EV round-up series Updated less than 1 minute ago The Nissan Leaf helped kick off the modern EV age, but Nissan squandered that lead. Its now looking to make up for lost time with the first redesign of the Leaf in nearly a decade. As Giovanny Arroba, VP...
May 6, 2026
Faraday’s latest EV has a massive screen instead of a grille, with its own AI avatar
Faraday’s latest EV has a massive screen instead of a grille, with its own AI avatar
What is it? The Faraday FX Super One is an upcoming, fully-electric MPV from auto maker Faraday Future, aimed at giving you a luxury car without a huge price tag. Its set to be a direct rival to the Cadillac Escalade, and come packed with AI features including a huge exterior digital screen which replaces the traditional grille and displays...
May 6, 2026
A Swedish 6G lab is trying create crash-free driving
A Swedish 6G lab is trying create crash-free driving
Whats happened? A research laboratory in Sweden The Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) built AstaZero, the first proving ground for connected vehicles, and has now given more information about what its trying to do. Gizmodo has gained further information on the goals of the lab. The CEO, Peter Janevik, outlined how it believes the facility will use 6G and other...
May 6, 2026
Elon Musk now wants you to eat at a Tesla Diner, and it opens today
Elon Musk now wants you to eat at a Tesla Diner, and it opens today
Whats happened? Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and owner of X, has taken to his social media platform to show off a new restaurant concept in Hollywood, California which he says will be an island of good food, good vibes entertainment, all while Supercharging. Whats Musk said? Things kicked off on July 20 when Musk re-posted a short video clip showing...
May 6, 2026
The week in EV tech: Hands-free highways and hands-on nostalgia
The week in EV tech: Hands-free highways and hands-on nostalgia
Welcome to Digital Trends weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles. Weve all heard it by now: The robotaxis are coming. But while tech giants and startups alike rush to erase the steering wheel, this week well take a look at a quietly emerging countertrend: A few automakers believe some drivers just want...
May 6, 2026
Special reports
How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car
How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car
IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....
May 6, 2026
Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest  Rs 325 crore into CarTrade
Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade
HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....
May 6, 2026
Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car
Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car
Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...
May 6, 2026
How to drive a manual transmission car?
How to drive a manual transmission car?
IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...
May 6, 2026
How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks
How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks
How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...
May 6, 2026
Automobile information
New Fiat Titano revealed as Peugeot Landtrek twin
New Fiat Titano revealed as Peugeot Landtrek twin
The wraps have come off the new Fiat Titano 1-tonne bakkie, which appears to be little more than a rebadged Peugeot Landtrek. But could it end up being assembled in SA? This is the new Fiat Titano 1-tonne bakkie. Look familiar? Well, that’s because it’s effectively a rebadged Peugeot...
May 6, 2026
Honda Fit e:HEV Facelifted for 2024
Honda Fit e:HEV Facelifted for 2024
The Honda Fit e:HEV facelift has arrived in South Africa. Here’s a look at how much it costs and what has been updated. The Honda Fit e:HEV is the brand’s most frugal model offered locally in South Africa. Combining the legendary practicality with an updated and more powerful engine,...
May 6, 2026
These 23 vehicles each just had their best sales month of 2023
These 23 vehicles each just had their best sales month of 2023
November 2023 saw SA’s new-vehicle market suffer its biggest losses since early 2021. But, fascinatingly, as many as 23 nameplates registered their best performances of the year so far… In November 2023, South Africa’s new-vehicle market suffered its most significant year-on-year losses since the beginning of 2021, with sales...
May 6, 2026
All-New Suzuki Swift: What to expect
All-New Suzuki Swift: What to expect
The fourth-generation Suzuki Swift has been revealed and we have some details on what’s to come. The current-shape third-generation Suzuki Swift is approaching the end of its current lifecycle, with this generation first landing in SA back in 2018. The Japanese carmaker has been hard at work developing the...
May 6, 2026
Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Announced with 330 kW
Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Announced with 330 kW
The high-performance version of the stylish coupe has been announced. Meet the Mercedes-AMG CLE53 with a hybrid 6-cylinder turbo engine! We’ve already seen the Mercedes-Benz CLE, a coupe that blends the C-Class and E-Class in one very pretty package. Now there’s the Mercedes-AMG CLE53, which brings a whole lot...
May 6, 2026
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