We rather like the reborn electric Renault 4, but when we first saw it last year, ‘emergency vehicle’ wasn’t exactly the first thing that sprung to mind. Nonetheless, it’s been turned into one in the shape of the Vision4Rescue concept, a demo car designed with the emergency services in mind. It uses the recently-revealed 4 Savane concept as its base, meaning it gets its ground clearance jacked up by 15mm and a second motor on the rear axle for permanent all-wheel drive. Renault Vision4Re...

CORONA, CA Vantage Vehicle, a pioneer in low-speed vehicle (LSV) innovation, proudly announces the launch of its next-generation electric propulsion system: Terradrive-a fully environmentally sealed, high-efficiency EV drivetrain engineered to redefine durability, performance, and value in the LSV market. Designed from the ground up for rugged utility and real-world performance, Terradrive sets a new benchmark by combining superior efficiency, unmatched reliability, and cost-effective design. Th...

Police are reminding motorists of the dangers of drink driving following a crash in the Kingborough area last week. “On 5 June, police attended a single vehicle crash on Baretta Road at Baretta where a motorist had allegedly fallen asleep while driving after consuming alcohol,” said Constable Hollie Barwick. “The driver had veered onto the left side of the road and collided with a cluster of trees which caused extensive damage to the vehicle and enabled the automatic crash dete...

The body of a 34-year-old teacher from Tetelo Secondary School in Protea North, Soweto was found on Monday after he was reported missing the week before.  Gauteng Education Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said the teacher was last seen last week Wednesday when he requested an e-hailing service vehicle.  “Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is deeply saddened to have learned about the tragic death of a 34-year-old male educator from Tetelo Secondary School in Soweto, who was unfortunat...

Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi spoke at a press event where the company introduced the SU7 Ultra, a luxury version of its first EV model the SU7, in Beijing on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Credit: Xiaomi Gran Turismo series developer Polyphony Digital has partnered with Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi to bring the latter’s SU7 Ultra to the driving simulator game, making the electric sedan the first Chinese-manufactured vehicle to appear in the game’s history, the companies announced on...