Speeding feels like it saves real time. It usually does not. Once you do the maths, the extra 20 km/h you fight for at the top of the dial buys you almost nothing, while the risk and the fuel bill climb hard. Here is the proof.The problem is your speedometerA speedometer shows speed in even steps, so 100 km/h looks twice as useful as 50 km/h. It is not. What you actually care about is arrival time, and arrival
The Flic-en-Flac Bypass has been a long time coming and a genuine improvement for commuters travelling to and from the west of Mauritius. The road was designed to ease long-standing congestion around Cascavelle and Flic-en-Flac, improving overall connectivity across the region. For most drivers, it has done exactly that.The hill section, however, quickly earned the nickname "the Cascavelle Racetrack" among locals. The name took on a grimmer dimension in late December 2025 when a video circulating on social media showed
Fuel prices are climbing again, and this time the reasons stretch well beyond our shores. Ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world's oil supply passes, have squeezed global crude supply and pushed prices upward. That pressure, as it always does, trickles down to us, the ordinary driver filling up on a Tuesday morning.The good news is that driving more economically is entirely within our control, and it happens to make the roads safer
There is something quietly alarming about a brand-new car sitting in a dealer's lot for months on end. It has never been driven, never been loved, and yet it is already costing money. This is the reality facing the automotive market right now, and it is a problem that touches everyone from the importer to the everyday buyer.How Did We Get Here?The short answer is taxation. Following a revision of excise duties that came into effect in June 2025,
If you are looking to buy a new or used car in Mauritius, it is important to consider the effects of depreciation before you commit. This article offers some practical insight into car depreciation and highlights the key factors you should think about before buying your next vehicle.What is car depreciation?Car depreciation is the rate at which a car loses its value over time. From the moment you drive a new car off the forecourt, it begins to
When the United States slapped a 25% tariff on all imported cars on 3 April 2026, most headlines focused on the pain: higher prices for American consumers, supply chain disruption, and tension with trading partners. But for a small island economy like Mauritius, there is a genuinely interesting upside hiding in all that noise. Let us explain.What Just Happened in the US?The Trump administration's tariff, which officially came into force on 3 April, applies to all foreign-made vehicles entering the American market,
Whether you're buying new or used, reliability should sit near the top of your checklist. This year's data, drawn from warranty claims and owner satisfaction surveys, throws up some familiar names and at least one pleasant surprise.5th: Toyota CorollaNo prizes for guessing a Toyota would make the list. The brand consistently records one of the lowest warranty claim rates of any manufacturer, and the Corolla sits at the top of that already impressive lineup according to owner surveys. If
If you filled up your diesel tank before Wednesday this week, consider yourself fortunate. The Petroleum Pricing Committee (PPC) confirmed on the evening of Tuesday, 24 March 2026 that the price of diesel in Mauritius will increase by 10%, moving from Rs 58.95 to Rs 64.80 per litre. Petrol prices, however, remain unchanged at Rs 58.45 per litre. It is not a small bump, and for anyone who relies on a diesel vehicle for their daily commute, their business, or their livelihood, it is news that
The first two months of 2026 have delivered a sobering message to the Mauritian automotive industry. With just 5,175 vehicles registered between January and February, the market has retreated by 20% compared to the same period in 2025, when 6,480 vehicles were on the books. Against a backdrop of sweeping fiscal reforms introduced in the 2025/2026 national budget, this sharp contraction is not entirely surprising. But understanding what lies behind it, and where the market goes from here, matters for everyone from dealers and importers to
If you've recently driven past a filling station and enjoyed the fact that prices haven't moved much yet, don't get too comfortable. The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran that escalated in early 2026 isn't just a faraway geopolitical story. For Mauritian motorists, it may not have reached the pump just yet, but the signs are there that it's only a matter of time.Here's why, and what it means for you.It all comes down to one stretch of
There's a moment, just before you turn the key, when a car either earns your attention or loses it. Standing in front of the Jetour X70 Plus for the first time, it earned mine immediately.Jetour is a name you'll want to remember. A subsidiary of Chery Automotive, one of China's automotive giants, Jetour has been quietly building a reputation for punching well above its price tag. A three-row, seven-seat SUV that lands in Mauritius at Rs 1,769,000. On paper, that
Mauritius has started 2026 with a worrying spike in drink and drug driving cases, and Government is moving towards a firmer response. Cabinet has approved drafting instructions for legal amendments that could bring two major changes.One is systematic vehicle seizure when a driver tests positive for alcohol and or drugs. The other is a process where the Commissioner of Police could seek immediate suspension of a driver’s licence through an ex parte application before a judge in chambers, rather
This is an opinion piece. It is not an argument against modern cars, nor an attempt to discourage the purchase of vehicles equipped with modern technology. Most of these features are unavoidable today, driven by regulation, design trends, or the pressure to appear innovative.What follows is a look at five modern car features that are increasingly common, yet arguably add little to the real-world driving experience. This is not about nostalgia for the sake of it, but about questioning
Mauritius has officially introduced a penalty points system for road traffic offences, marking one of the most significant changes to local road safety enforcement in recent years. The system is part of a broader Zero Fot Zero Pwin Zero Traka campaign and is designed to discourage repeat offences by linking unsafe driving behaviour directly to a driver’s licence status.Here is a clear, practical breakdown of how the system works and what it means for motorists.What is the
Speed limits exist to set the legal maximum at which vehicles may travel on different types of roads in Mauritius. Exceeding these limits significantly increases the risk of accidents and remains one of the leading causes of serious and fatal road crashes on the island.Strong links have been established between vehicle speed and accident severity. The faster a vehicle is travelling, the less time a driver has to react to hazards, other road users, or unexpected conditions. When an
The opening weeks of 2026 have already brought sobering news for road safety in Mauritius.As of 16 January, ten people had lost their lives in nine road accidents since the start of the year. This is double the number recorded over the same period in 2025. The incidents involved a mix of road users, including motorists, pedestrians and two-wheel riders, highlighting that risk on Mauritian roads is not limited to one group.While early-year statistics can fluctuate, the increase is significant enough
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