Getting To Grips With Traction Control

Posted by Group1 Cars on 20 Sep 2019 under Blog

The Importance of Traction and Driving

Regardless of the car you drive, traction is important as without friction between your car tyres and the road surface, you won’t be able to go anywhere. According to Continental, “Overall, traction control is meant to maximize your forward or reverse tractive capabilities.”

5 Facts About Filling Stations That Are Actually Myths

Posted by Group1 Cars on 20 Aug 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Filling Station Facts or Myths?

Have you ever waited until morning to fill up because you believe you get more fuel earlier in the day than later? Or perhaps you had a flaming row with your significant other because they whipped out their cell to make a call while you were at the service station? Today we take a look at five facts about filling stations that are actually myths. Read on to find out more.

New VS Used: The Benefits for First-Time Buyers

Posted by Group1 Cars on 19 Jul 2019 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, General, Group 1 Cars

Buying Used vs New

Buying your first car is one of those big life moments you will always remember. After all, a car is a symbol of personal freedom. When you have your own set of wheels you can (for all intents and purposes) set off into the sunset, chasing new horizons and seeking thrilling adventures whenever you choose. Well, in real life most of us have to pitch up for work in the morning, but you get what we’re saying.

Car Review: Second-hand 2003 Nissan X-Trail

Posted by Group1 Cars on 24 Jun 2019 under Blog, Car Model History, Car Reviews, X-Trail

Used Nissan X-Trail

The year was 2001 when the Nissan X-Trail was launched facing off against the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. At that stage, both were in their second generation which meant the Nissan X- Trail had stiff competition with these already successful SUV crossovers.

Helpful Advice When Buying Secondhand Cars

Posted by Group1 Cars on 12 Jun 2019 under Blog, Car Buying Tips

Tips When Buying A Second hand Car

According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers South Africa (NAAMSA), sales of secondhand cars have increased steadily in South Africa over the past few years. Considering the high prices of new cars and the fact that more students are looking for their own means of transport, pre-owned vehicles play an important role in the economy.

The Truth Behind Turbos And Engine Technology

Posted by Group1 Cars on 16 May 2019 under Blog, General

Turbo Engine

Unlike the old days where turbos were reserved for racers and muscle cars spewing fire and deafening noise, today’s engine technology has changed considerably. All types of cars across various segments, regardless of shape, size, brand or price points have implemented turbos in some shape or form.

How To Stay Safe On The Road During Load Shedding

Posted by Group1 Cars on 23 Apr 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Arrive Alive During Loadshedding

Load shedding has been a talking point for quite some time and unfortunately, it is not going away any time soon. For South Africans, driving during load shedding can be a real challenge considering power outages affect traffic lights and street lamps. Not to mention the presence of emergency vehicles, service delivery workers and the difficulty to spot pedestrians and cyclists in the dark.

If you are on the road during a power outage, it’s imperative to follow the rules of the road. As always, Arrive Alive adds some valuable input with their set of guidelines to ensure you and other road users remain safe on the road.

Which SUV Is Safer, Toyota, Isuzu or Mitsubishi?

Posted by Group1 Cars on 15 Apr 2019 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, Car Reviews, Group 1 Cars, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Toyota

Toyota, Isuzu & Mitsubishi

This is the type of information many people want to know and we’ve gone the distance in answering that very question. It literally is the battle royale as we compare the Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 RB AT, the Isuzu mu-X 3.0 4×2 AT6 and the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4 D4.

While all three are large, automatic SUVs with comfortable seating for seven people, which one tips the scale in terms of the all-important safety features? To ensure a fair fight, we’ve chosen the slightly more affordable 4×2 variants since the whole idea is to compare the list of standard active and passive safety features.

Who Decides On Speed Limits?

Posted by Group1 Cars on 26 Feb 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Who Chooses What Speed We Drive?

Whether we like it or not, speed limits are necessary to balance road safety and move traffic as efficiently as possible. Speed limits are enforceable laws which means they are set by elected officials. While they might be responsible for setting the speed limits, how do they decide what is appropriate?

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