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Gobabis motocross turnout signals growth

The second leg of the Gobabis Motocross (MX) National Championships on Saturday drew encouraging interest, with more riders turning up despite the long distances to the town. Competitors travelled from Walvis Bay, Omaruru and Windhoek. Organiser Ingo Waldschmidt says the…

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Strong start for Namibia karting season

The 2026 Namibia Karting Nationals season got underway with 27 karters across various age groups and classes competing in the opening leg on Saturday at the Tony Rust Race Track on the western outskirts of Windhoek on Saturday. Entries are…

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Bittersweet circuit racing opener makes history

The first leg of the national circuit racing championships will go down in the history books as one of the finest local meets in recent memory. Despite a record field of nine entries across various classes for the season opener,…

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Young rider wins race after rival’s helping hand

Richard Slamet Jr (21), affectionately known as “Richie”, dominated the Power Series at Cape Town’s Killarney International Raceway earlier this month. Richie started last on the grid and worked his way up 20 places to claim victory, a testament to…

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Record entries for Enduro leg 1

About 64 entries were received for the first leg of the 2026 National Enduro Championships – the most entries for the past three years. Riders from various age groups took part in eight different classes, ranging from two to five…

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Mitsubishi Triton gets cosmetic facelift

The Mitsubishi Triton’s special edition models – Athlete, Edition 46 and Xtreme – offer a unique take on the popular bakkie, with the Edition 46 marking the brand’s 46-year presence in the region. Most of the new models feature a…

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Enduro is for endurance and stamina

For the few who dare to take on enduro, they will tell you the name is just right. Unlike most motorised sports where speed and time is of the essence, enduro needs stamina, mental and physical fitness, as well as…

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Toyota Hilux offers versatile modular solutions

The Toyota Hilux brand has identified a significant opportunity to serve the untapped small and medium enterprise market with its new range of versatile modular conversions. Designed to meet the demanding needs of its customer base, these conversions are built…

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Motocross nationals signal continental readiness

A Total of 45 riders competed in the first leg of the 2026 Motocross (MX) national championships this past weekend, hinting at strong participation for the Motocross of African Nations (MXoAN) scheduled for later this year. Riders competed across nine…

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The Morris Traveller: A timber-framed classic

The Morris 1000 is a quintessential British economy car that first greeted the world at the 1948 London Motor Show. Manufactured by Morris Motors, the vehicle became an icon of its era, evolving through various iterations, including two-door saloons, quarter-tonne…

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Windhoek Motor Club awards best performers

The Windhoek Motor Club (WMC) celebrated its top performers this past weekend, recognising their contributions to motorsport at both local and regional levels. The awards spanned various disciplines, including circuit racing, motocross, go-karting and rallying. Club chairperson Richard Slamet noted…

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Amarok Pan Americana 2.3 TSI hits Namibian dealerships

Volkswagen has expanded its Amarok PanAmericana range in Namibia with the arrival of a petrol-powered variant that delivers more performance than many would expect. The perception among bakkie enthusiasts has long been that the Amarok PanAmericana 3.0-litre V6 diesel, producing…

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