The most memorable motoring moments of 2021

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From F1 controversy to the rise of the electric car, it was a momentous year

Max Verstappen won the F1 title from Lewis Hamilton. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

In spite of this, new-vehicle launches returned to some semblance of normality with many new cars and commercials introduced in 2021. Consumer uptake of electric vehicles in SA remains low but the choice of vehicles keeps growing. Battery-powered cars launched locally this year included the BMW iX, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Audi E-tron and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.Fuel price hikes

About 35% of pre-orders were for the hybrid version, showing local consumers are happy to drive petrol-electrics if the price is right.In another major local investment, the wraps came off the long-awaited new-generation Ford Ranger bakkie. After 21 races the two protagonists arrived at the Abu Dhabi season finale equal on points, and it all came down to the last lap. Just when Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton seemed to have his eighth drivers title in the bag, a safety car wiped out his comfortable lead over Max Verstappen and the young Red Bull driver, on fresher tyres, took victory and the F1 title in a last-lap sprint finish.

 

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