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Francois Lottering

Francois Lottering


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Hyundai Exter: Not your regular ugly duckling

To some, the Hyundai Exter could be an ugly duckling, but the vehicle is designed for a niche market with almost all the features expected from this Korean brand. Hyundai sales executive Deodat Beukes shares his sentiments, saying the Exter…

Francois Lottering

Windhoek MX event a hit, despite rain, mud

The first leg of the motocross (MX) national championship was welcomed with rain, mud and slippery riding conditions. But that did not deter riders from going full throttle during the first leg of the national MX championships at the Galinna…

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Risking river crossings in heavy rains

Crossing rivers during the rainy season can be risky, with strong currents and hidden obstacles posing dangers to both vehicles and drivers. Namibia is known during the rainy season for flash floods and slippery, muddy gravel roads. And, as usual,…

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Motocross: Waldschmidt learns a thing or two in Australia

Namibian motocross rider Zoe Waldschmidt recently competed in the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross event in Australia, gaining valuable experience against top international competitors. It was the experience of a lifetime, she says. Racing against the best of the best from…

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Motorsport honours the best of 2024

The Namibia Motorsport Federation (NMSF) this weekend acknowledged the sport’s top achievers and those who are going the extra mile in their contributions. Both Dippies Dippenaar and Harald Lingner were awarded the NMSF Hall of Fame award for their unselfish…

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Go-karting kicks off on high note

The first leg of the go-karting national championship saw good sportsmanship between racers at the Tony Rust Race Track this past weekend. Speaking to Cecil Koorts (sr) about the event, the highlights and the road ahead for the rest of…

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Young Waldschmidt set for Australian MX challenge

Every young motocross (MX) rider waits for the email letting them know they have been selected alongside a handful of others to represent their country on the international stage. This is what caught Namibian female MX rider Zoe Waldschmidt (19)…

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Difficult motorsport year ahead

Though Namibian motorsport is popular among participants, family and supporters, the code suffers a lack of finance, limited sponsors and outdated tracks. Despite all these obstacles in their way, drivers still manage to pull off good performances and excellent sportsmanship…

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LDV bakkie not so new at all

The LDV bakkie’s history goes back to 1896. Before the LDV group was sold to the Shanghai Automobile Industrial Corporation group, it had United Kingdom interest with the likes of Leyland and DAF vans. With British blood in their veins,…

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Haval H7 comes with innovation

The Haval H7 comes jam-packed with new innovations, leaving many speechless, as is expected from the Chinese brand. One cannot ignore the Chinese motor market as they keep on improving. Their innovativeness seems to have no end as every year…

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Electric Citroën Ami challenges century-old record

Over a hundred years ago, in 1924, the founder of an automobile manufacturing company embarked on an incredible journey to prove the reliability of his vehicles. André Citroën’s goal? To leave Paris, and make the journey from the north of…

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Mahindra meets mining and construction needs

When the mining and construction sectors demand prescribed safety specs for any vehicle operating on their sites, Mahindra ticks all the boxes. The 2.2L turbo diesel engine proved again that the vehicle is well-priced, fuel efficient and has all the…

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