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FROM THE MOTORING

EDITOR’S DESK

ur cover story this month is about component in all cars and especially in most Safety has always been a focus of ours
the Toyota State of the Motor safety systems. and, in this issue, Burnshield is offering
OIndustry (SOMI) conference The added effect of the semi-conductor 5 lucky readers the opportunity to win a
held recently. Despite the impact of the shortage meant that the launches of many first-aid kit to keep in their car. This is an
pandemic, the motor industry has recovered new models for the local market were essential item that every motorist should
far quicker than I, and many others, delayed. Now that this issue has been have - something that you hope you’ll never
expected. To me, this is a very positive sign of resolved, suddenly there is a constant stream need but will want if there is an emergency
the entire economy bouncing back. of new model launches taking place. A situation.
Nevertheless, amid the chaos caused number of them are featured in this issue. As always, enjoy the read and drive
by the pandemic, the motor industry had Activity around the South African Car of safely at all times.
an additional challenge at the same time. the Year (COTY 2022) is heating up with the
A worldwide shortage of semi-conductors finalists having been announced and final Regards,
led to major production constraints for the voting taking place soon. Watch for more Alan Rosenmeyer
entire industry. Semi-conductors are a crucial about this in our next issue. EDITOR

2 Toyota talks Electric at SOMI 2022
MOTORING 4 Toyota Land Cruiser meets Land Rover Defender

AUTUMN 2022 6 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMG
Volvo Electric
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CONTENTS MOTORING AUTUMN 2022 11 Be prepared with Burnshield
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Chery Tiggo8 Pro
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Hyundai Tucson
12 Peugeot 208 1.2T Allure
14 Renault Clio V
15 Hyundai Grand Creta
16 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
17 Lexus ES250 EX
18 The I-POP Motor Group celebrates 20 years
20 Honda Fit Hybrid
21 Toyota Rumion 1.5TX
22 Suzuki Celerio
T o y ota talk s Electric 23 Mahindra XUV 300
Toyota talks Electric
An EIA Motoring Supplement 24 Fiat 500X 1.4T Connect

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