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Ryan Bubear

Cape Town
As seen in: News24, Berea Mail, Midrand Reporter, Bizcommunity, Middelburg Observer, Ridge Times, Zawya, Memeburn, The Lead (Podcast), Cars.co.za and
Husband, father, freelance motoring editor and writer. Fascinated by vehicle-sales statistics. Owner of a 1971 Austin Mini Mk3 (yes, the one with the "boot").
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Solarky’s ‘solar-powered car’ on the cards for SA

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By Ryan Bubear
| Cars.co.za Verified
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: What is Solarky and what is its current status in South Africa? A: Solarky (also known as the Shenzhen Shengqi New Energy Vehicle Technology Company) is a Chinese automaker established in 2023 that focuses on solar-powered electric vehicles.
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Kia SA rapped over knuckles for ‘insensitive’ Tasman advert

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By Ryan Bubear
| Cars.co.za Verified
TV advert for Tasman attracts complaint Advertising watchdog rules against Kia SA Kia SA ordered to “remove or amend” ad South Africa’s advertising watchdog has ordered Kia South Africa to “remove or amend” a television advert for the Tasman bakkie, ruling that its content is likely to cause offence to “those affected by neurological conditions”. In its ruling, the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) explained it had received a complaint about a local TV commercial for the Tasman.
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Kia SA wrapped over knuckles for ‘insensitive’ Tasman advert

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By Ryan Bubear
| Cars.co.za Verified
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: Why did South Africa’s advertising watchdog rule against the Kia Tasman TV commercial? A: The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) ruled against the advert because the initial scenes depict individuals shaking uncontrollably while trying to complete daily tasks (such as carrying boxes, weighing bird seeds, reading a newspaper and drinking coffee).
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