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Converter industry hits hard times
[Charlotte Mathews] SA's catalytic converter once responsible for 16% of global production, will hit a wall over the next two or three years when a new European Union regulation kicks in. Thousands of jobs may be at stake. 10 Jun 2013 08:52
Sumitomo acquires Apollo Tyres
Apollo Tyres recently announced that Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) is to take over Apollo Tyres South Africa (ATSA) including the Ladysmith passenger car tyre plant. The two entities have said that there would be no jobs lost in the entire process. 4 Jun 2013 07:47
Car manufacturing - Nigeria seeks guidance
[Alexander Parker] Nigeria is looking to South Africa's advanced motor sector for expertise and technical assistance as it seeks to create a new-car market in the continent's second-biggest economy. 9 May 2013 07:58
Worn tyre recycling levy criticised
[Moyagabo Maake] Government's plan to hit tyre-makers with a recycling levy, to remove the blight of dumped tyres has been vigorously opposed by tyre manufacturers who will have to pay hundreds of millions of rand each year. 8 Apr 2013 07:26
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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37
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If you're content, we're content
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03
Franchise Direct breaks ground in South Africa
Global franchise directory, FranchiseDirect.co.za has found success upon its entry into South Africa having acquired a new franchisee for Battery Clinic, the country's first approved reconditioning battery franchise specialising in both new and reconditioned batteries. 13 Feb 2013 07:08
Minister welcomes North Gauteng High Court decision
The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, has welcomed the decision of the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to dismiss, with costs, the application brought by the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) and Circuit Fitment CC (CF CC). 4 Feb 2013 13:49
Goodyear to leave farm tyre business in EMEA
Goodyear has recently announced that it intends to leave the farm tyre business in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The project remains subject to consultation with the European Central Works Council and relevant countries' employee representative bodies where required. 4 Feb 2013 13:35
New Tiger Wheel & Tyre opens in White River, Mpumalanga
White River residents and commuters have just had their wheel and tyre options increased exponentially, with the opening of a brand new Tiger Wheel & Tyre store in the town. 22 Jan 2013 08:28
First National Battery wins GM inaugural award
This year General Motors (GM) added a quality performance award for its top product suppliers - the GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award. First National Battery (FNB), a leading South African battery manufacturer, was the recipient of this inaugural award. 22 Nov 2012 10:01
Goodyear's AMT is one of Time magazine's Best Inventions of the Year
Goodyear's AMT has been named as one of Time magazines' Best Inventions of the Year 2012, which it adds to the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award, which Goodyear won earlier this year. 14 Nov 2012 06:20
Selected Ford Ranger models fitted with safety technology
Selected Ford Ranger 2.2 4x2 derivatives will now be fitted with an Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) while the previously available diff-lock will be made available as an optional extra. 12 Nov 2012 14:56

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