GPS Point of Interest (POI) database How do I update my Garmin to show me the latest speed trap sites and danger zones on the roads of South Africa? Just login and download the latest Point of Interest database from Garmap's website - updated weekly. The latest POI database for Garmin GPS's is available HERE   read more...

What's new(s) in the PITS Great news! PITS has just been expanded to include a forum section where we can all share our stories, problems, frustrations and passions. I big thanx to all who filled in the poll. From now on the General section of the Forum can be used to post your suggestions on how to make this site even more usable. This section can also be used to introduce yourself to the community. Together we can build this site into an invaluable resource for vehicle owners and enthusiasts in South Africa.   read more...

Jokes: 10 reasons to buy a new car
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a New Car  10. Your passenger seat is on the National Register of Historic Places. 9. Instead of an air bag, there is a whoopee cushion taped to your steering wheel. 8. You lose the stoplight challenge to a 14 year old on a moped. 7. 15 minute Jiffy Lube needs to keep you car for 3 days. 6. When you gas up, the attendant asks, 'Can I re-duct tape that windshield for you?' 5. Thieves repeatedly break in your car just to steal the 'Club.' 4. While sitting at a stop light, people keep running up to you and asking if anyone was hurt. 3. For the last five years, you've had to settle for making 'vroom, vroom' noises while in the driveway. 2. You keep losing dates on left turns. 1. Traffic reporters start referring to you by name when discussing morning tie-ups. Source: 'http://www.geocities.com/pontiacgto1974/newcar.html'>http://www.geocities.com/pontiacgto1974/newcar.html

South African Magazines from 1972-1986
Ferenc Kerekes wants to know: Can you tell me if you know any old car magazine collector in South Africa who sells old South African Magazines from 1972-1986 ? I am looking for these magazines: South African Motor, CAR, Wheels.Thank you for your help. Please post replies here.

Original running boards for 1999 Colt Rodeo DC
Original running boards for 1999 Colt Rodeo DC. Good condition.Location: Pretoria EastPrice: R700 oncoContact Imre @ 083-271-8615

Tonneau cover for 1999 Colt Rodeo DC
Gray Tonneau cover for 1999 Colt Rodeo DC. Good condition.Location: Pretoria EastPrice: R300 oncoContact Imre @ 083-271-8615

BMW Five a bouncer in a business suit
The sixth-generation BMW 5 Series feels closer to a shortened Seven than a stretched 3 Series, says Johannesburg correspondent DENIS DROPPA.

Ferrari desparate for Monza lifeline
Felipe Massa may be only a distant outsider in the hunt for the 2010 Drivers' title but he knows that the pressure will be huge for Ferrari when it tries to rekindle its challenge for glory at its home Italian GP.

Toyota's Auris: another horrible hybrid?
Men and hybrids just don't mix, says CHARLEEN CLARKE, much like men and walk-in cupboards, pedicures or fidelity (ask Tiger). So opinions about Toyota's Auris hybrid are sharply divided.

Honda quickest in San Marino first practice
Honda's World title contender was more than half a second quicker than the rest of the field in first practice on Friday for the 2010 San Marino MotoGP.

Peugeot celebrates 200th birthday
While many automakers have been celebrating their centennials in the past few years, Peugeot is celebrating a double century in 2010.

Italian GP: Preview - Hispania
We have to find a very low downforce set-up for the car to achieve maximum speed.

Chandhok completes 14 laps of Korean track
Red Bull has completed 14 laps of the all-new Korean Grand Prix circuit today, as part of an event called 'Circuit Run 2010'.

Senna movie trailer emerges
While we await official news of the release date of the much anticipated feature length documentary on the life of Ayrton Senna, a tantalising trailer has now emerged.

Piscopo replaces Cecotto at Monza
Trident Racing has announced that Edoardo Piscopo will replace Johnny Cecotto Jr at Monza next weekend.

Vettel still focussed on title
A driver who wears his heart very much on his sleeve, Sebastian Vettel admits that he has made too many mistakes this year, but insists he can still win the title.

Italian GP: Preview - McLaren
Even though, on paper, the Monza circuit's characteristics appear to suit our package, developing a car that performs well on one of the most unique venues on the Formula 1 calendar is no easy job.

Italian GP: Preview - Sauber
It's possibly not a circuit best suited to our car, so we will work hard to make sure we can do the best possible job.

Parente continues with Coloni
After his great results at Spa-Francorchamps, Alvaro Parente will race again at Monza with Scuderia Coloni.

Italian GP: Preview - Mercedes
The double points finish in Spa was a boost for the team and it would be rewarding to repeat the achievement at the final European race of the season next weekend

No punishment for Massa after 'jumped start'
The FIA has revealed that it is powerless to punish Felipe Massa after the Brazilian clearly jumped the start at last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

FIA gives Koreans more time
The FIA looks set to break its own rules in order that the Korean Grand Prix can go ahead next month.

Senna and di Grassi to contest Monaco triathlon
Bruno Senna will team up with close friend and fellow Brazilian Lucas di Grassi to compete in the TriStar 111 Monaco triathlon on Sunday.

Q&A will Colin Kolles
"The team is becoming more and more one unit and we are making progress," says Hispania team boss Colin Kolles.

Button: Vettel's car shouldn't have been on such a knife-edge
"He didn't need to pass me at that point, and I wasn't making his life difficult, so his car shouldn't have been on such a knife-edge when he hit me," says Button about Spa incident.

16-year-old Malaysian becomes youngest ever F1 tester
The Imperial War Museum runway at Duxford played host to the youngest ever test driver in F1 history today, with 16-year-old Nabil Jeffri seeing his dream come true as he conducted a day of aero testing for Lotus Racing.