She raced that

On today’s final episode on the automotive series about women and cars, we look at 10 women who had made an impact on motorsport. 1. Joan Newton Cuneo The earliest trailblazer on the racing scene. Her first racing debut occurred in 1905 where she participated in the first Gideon Tour. The tour was 1335 miles …

She invented that

On today’s automotive series about women and cars, we are taking a look on scientific, political and engineering breakthroughs these women had discovered that shaped the way cars are made and utilized today. 1. Florence Lawrence Known as the first celebrity for appearing on films during the dawn of cinema in the 1900s. She made …

She Designed That

On today’s automotive series about women and cars, we’ll be going in depth on female figures who played their parts in sketching, designing and leading the aesthetics of the automobile. 1. Helene Rother She is one of the earliest automotive designers. Born in Germany and migrated to France where she was a jewelry designer. Then …

Everyday cars can be fun

If you follow the motoring press or social media you can be forgiven for thinking that only supercars can offer the way to motoring Nirvana. The latest multi million Rand supercar has people cross referencing specifications and statistics that they’ll never experience ,financially or otherwise. An automobile is an appliance to most, a means to …

Where to next?

The coronavirus pandemic has proven how quick society can adapt to new norms. We’ve seen revolutionary changes to how industries operate in a very short period. Cars have really progressed. They don’t make nasty carbons anymore. They accelerate into another dimension. And they have the ability to steer and accelerate better than the worst driver. …

First Lady

First off, Happy Woman’s Day to all the women in the Republic of South Africa, especially those who are enthusiastic about cars. To commemorate this special occasion I’ve compiled a list of 10 women who laid the foundation for others in the automotive industry. 1. Bertha Benz The wife of automotive pioneer Karl Benz. She …