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Amarok V6 reveals surprisingly good manners

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Amarok V6 reveals surprisingly good manners The Volkswagen Amarok V6 reveals a side of the bakkie market that often goes unnoticed. It does not feel as heavy or as large as its exterior dimensions suggest. Instead of a lumbering truck, the experience is one of surprising agility. The focus remains on the driving handling rather than just raw towing capacity. The 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine is the driving force behind…

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AI Advances Push Universal Health Coverage Forward AI brings universal health coverage closer in South Africa, but the technology must work within a health system burdened by HIV, TB, heart disease, diabetes, mental illness and high trauma rates. AI tools target medication supply and patient adherence South Africa’s quadruple disease burden strains resources needed for chronic‑disease management. AI‑powered platforms can forecast a facility’s medication requirements, monitor stock levels and flag…

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Mobile lab brings science to rural schools

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Mobile lab brings science to rural schools The first mobile computer lab funded by automaker Stellantis has started visiting schools in South Africa’s underserved communities. It provides hands-on training in coding, robotics, and digital skills for students and teachers. Mobile lab brings equipment to classrooms The lab is a converted vehicle outfitted with laptops and robotics kits. It parks at participating schools for several weeks at a time. Instructors from…

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Home EV charging costs and power requirements explained

Curious about home EV charging costs? Learn about power requirements and installation...

admin Aug 30, 2026 Gear Reviews

Home EV charging costs and power requirements explained

H ome EV charging costs and power requirements explained Installing a home charging point for an electric vehicle usually costs between 900 and 2,000 euros for a standard setup, though communal garages and long cable runs can push that...

figure closer to 3,000. The final price depends heavily on the distance between the electrical panel and the charging spot, the length and thickness of the wiring, and whether the installer has to cut through walls or perform additional construction...

Omoda and Jaecoo’s 1.5 TGDI engine efficiency tested

Chery's 1.5 TGDI engine achieves 44.5% thermal efficiency, setting new benchmarks for...

mira Aug 27, 2026 Gear Reviews

Omoda and Jaecoo’s 1.5 TGDI engine efficiency tested

O moda and Jaecoo’s 1.5 TGDI engine efficiency tested Chery’s motor subsidiary Acteco has built a 1.5-liter gasoline engine tailored for hybrid vehicles, claiming it reaches 44.5% peak thermal efficiency—a figure that would place it among the most efficient...

internal-combustion units in mass production. How the 1.5 TGDI DHE works The engine, coded H4J15, displaces 1,498 cc and produces 143 hp at 5,200 rpm and 215 Nm of torque at 2,500 rpm. It weighs 106 kg and is branded...

Amarok V6 reveals surprisingly good manners

Discover why the Volkswagen Amarok V6 offers surprisingly good manners. With 184kW...

mira Aug 4, 2026 Trail Reports

Amarok V6 reveals surprisingly good manners

A marok V6 reveals surprisingly good manners The Volkswagen Amarok V6 reveals a side of the bakkie market that often goes unnoticed. It does not feel as heavy or as large as its exterior dimensions suggest. Instead of a...

lumbering truck, the experience is one of surprising agility. The focus remains on the driving handling rather than just raw towing capacity. The 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine is the driving force behind this vehicle. It produces 184kW of power and...

Pension Hotline Ditches Free Phone Number

Pension hotline ditches free phone number to cut costs with new standard...

mira Aug 4, 2026 Engine Talk

Pension Hotline Ditches Free Phone Number

P ension Hotline Ditches Free Phone Number The special pension number will replace the 1765 toll-free number with 02 225 17 65 on September 1, 2026. This transition will reduce annual public spending by over one million euros. This...

change is part of a government initiative to cut costs. Maintaining the toll-free 1765 number cost over one million euros per year for INASTI, Sigedis, and the Federal Pension Service. The evolution is a response to the government's demand to...