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Own your journey: The new Kia Seltos

Own your journey: The new Kia SeltosKia South Africa

Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s testing of worn versus new tyres yields sobering results

Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s testing of worn versus new tyres yields sobering resultsTiger Wheel & Tyre

5 ways to make a fellow driver’s day

5 ways to make a fellow driver’s dayIrvine Partners

Be a responsible driver this long weekend

Be a responsible driver this long weekendSumitomo Dunlop

South African Touring Cars’ youngest driver, Anthony Pretorius, ready to take to the track

South African Touring Cars’ youngest driver, Anthony Pretorius, ready to take to the trackSumitomo Dunlop

Improving market access with consumer insights to sustain and grow South Africa’s automotive industry

Improving market access with consumer insights to sustain and grow South Africa’s automotive industryCraig Schwabe, AfricaScope/GeoScope

Absa enables automotive industry engagement at Cars Consumer Awards

Absa enables automotive industry engagement at Cars Consumer AwardsOnPoint PR

Absa partners with Cars.co.za to drive automotive excellence in South Africa

Absa partners with Cars.co.za to drive automotive excellence in South AfricaOnPoint PR

Kia reveals new Sorento

Kia reveals new Sorento

12 Aug 2014

Sanral's spokesman Vusi Mona says that R745m will be spent on initial work aimed at improving the road between East London and Port Elizabeth. Image:

Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

12 Aug 2014

The number of work-days lost to strikes in South Africa in the years between 2005 and 2009 were the highest of any country in the world according to figures released by the Department of Labour. Image:

SA's bargaining structures need to change

11 Aug 2014

Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award

Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award

8 Aug 2014

Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA

Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA

7 Aug 2014

Despite its best efforts to keep all details about the Winelands toll roads secret, Sanral was ordered to hand over some documents to the City of Cape and the Right2Know campaign. Image:

Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'

6 Aug 2014

Standard Bank's Nicholas Nkosi says that sales to car rental companies climbed sharply while those among private buyers indicated the buyers were still under pressure. Image:

Car sales decline cushioned by seasonal buying

David Furlonger 5 Aug 2014

Right2Know's Alison Tilley says the partial disclosure of documents is a victory for the Right2Know campaign to stop the Winelands toll roads. Image: Twitter

Right2Know wins case for Sanral tariff disclosure

Bekezela Phakathi 5 Aug 2014

Jabu Mabuza, BUSA President said much needed to be done to improve relationships between employers and employees. Image:

Zuma asks USA not to alienate South Africa

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Hino SA rewarded for outstanding performance

Hino SA rewarded for outstanding performance

31 Jul 2014

Nasrec prepares for 2015 International Motor Show

Nasrec prepares for 2015 International Motor Show

31 Jul 2014

Thai automotive industry interested in SA

Thai automotive industry interested in SA

31 Jul 2014

Howard Dembovsky of the Justice Project says public transport in South Africa is not cheap and certainly not safe on public roads. Image:

Traffic toll another toll on e-toll roads

Paddy Hartdegen 31 Jul 2014

Sanral has applied to the Western Cape High Court in a bid to keep tolls on the N1 and N2 secret and not open to public scrutiny. Image:

Sanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret

Carol Paton 30 Jul 2014

Ford launches Innovate Mobility Challenge

Ford launches Innovate Mobility Challenge

28 Jul 2014

SAP's Pfungwa Serima says the Internet of Things will have a major impact on consumers. Image:

Security a risk for 'Internet of Things'

Thabiso Mochiko 28 Jul 2014

The legendary Kyalami 9-hour race that saw international and local competitors competing in days gone by. The track will maintain its racing status after Porsche SA bought it. Image:

Porsche buys Kyalami for R205m

25 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters makes a bizarre claim that media houses and other unnamed people executed cyber-attacks on Sanral, causing billing problems. Image: GCIS

Cyber-attacks caused e-toll billing problems claims Peters

Linda Ensor 24 Jul 2014

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Independents are fuelling Africa

Independents are fuelling Africa

John Harvey 14 Jul 2014

Engen distributor opens 11th service station in Cameroon

Engen distributor opens 11th service station in Cameroon

14 Apr 2014

Ford's sub-Saharan drive may benefit SA plants

Ford's sub-Saharan drive may benefit SA plants

David Furlonger 11 Apr 2014

Tribute to Nelson Mandela... Celebrate Madiba's life...

Tribute to Nelson Mandela... Celebrate Madiba's life...

6 Dec 2013

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The number of work-days lost to strikes in South Africa in the years between 2005 and 2009 were the highest of any country in the world according to figures released by the Department of Labour. Image:

SA's bargaining structures need to change

11 Aug 2014

Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award

Exporters Club recognises Ford with merit award

8 Aug 2014

Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Manufacturing up in June but impact still coming

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi 8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA

Sansom appointed as new head of Audi SA

7 Aug 2014

Despite its best efforts to keep all details about the Winelands toll roads secret, Sanral was ordered to hand over some documents to the City of Cape and the Right2Know campaign. Image:

Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'

6 Aug 2014

Standard Bank's Nicholas Nkosi says that sales to car rental companies climbed sharply while those among private buyers indicated the buyers were still under pressure. Image:

Car sales decline cushioned by seasonal buying

David Furlonger 5 Aug 2014

Right2Know's Alison Tilley says the partial disclosure of documents is a victory for the Right2Know campaign to stop the Winelands toll roads. Image: Twitter

Right2Know wins case for Sanral tariff disclosure

Bekezela Phakathi 5 Aug 2014

Jabu Mabuza, BUSA President said much needed to be done to improve relationships between employers and employees. Image:

Zuma asks USA not to alienate South Africa

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Hino SA rewarded for outstanding performance

Hino SA rewarded for outstanding performance

31 Jul 2014

Nasrec prepares for 2015 International Motor Show

Nasrec prepares for 2015 International Motor Show

31 Jul 2014

Thai automotive industry interested in SA

Thai automotive industry interested in SA

31 Jul 2014

Howard Dembovsky of the Justice Project says public transport in South Africa is not cheap and certainly not safe on public roads. Image:

Traffic toll another toll on e-toll roads

Paddy Hartdegen 31 Jul 2014

Sanral has applied to the Western Cape High Court in a bid to keep tolls on the N1 and N2 secret and not open to public scrutiny. Image:

Sanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret

Carol Paton 30 Jul 2014

Ford launches Innovate Mobility Challenge

Ford launches Innovate Mobility Challenge

28 Jul 2014

SAP's Pfungwa Serima says the Internet of Things will have a major impact on consumers. Image:

Security a risk for 'Internet of Things'

Thabiso Mochiko 28 Jul 2014

The legendary Kyalami 9-hour race that saw international and local competitors competing in days gone by. The track will maintain its racing status after Porsche SA bought it. Image:

Porsche buys Kyalami for R205m

25 Jul 2014

Combined Motor Holdings announces major restructional changes

Combined Motor Holdings announces major restructional changes

24 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters makes a bizarre claim that media houses and other unnamed people executed cyber-attacks on Sanral, causing billing problems. Image: GCIS

Cyber-attacks caused e-toll billing problems claims Peters

Linda Ensor 24 Jul 2014

DTI Minister Rob Davies says incentives for the automotive, clothing and textile industries are paying dividends for South Africa's economic growth. Image: GCIS

Automotive and textile sectors to get more support

23 Jul 2014

Vehicle sales drop as disposable income growth slows

Vehicle sales drop as disposable income growth slows

John Loos 22 Jul 2014

Ford announces aggressive expansion plans for MEA

Ford announces aggressive expansion plans for MEA

22 Jul 2014

Serco designs trailer to optimise load capacity

Serco designs trailer to optimise load capacity

22 Jul 2014

Kyalami Rack Track to be auctioned on Thursday

Kyalami Rack Track to be auctioned on Thursday

22 Jul 2014

Dangerous gamble for SA motor industry

Dangerous gamble for SA motor industry

David Furlonger 21 Jul 2014

First legal step in R699 car scheme

First legal step in R699 car scheme

18 Jul 2014

Court confirms auction of Kyalami

Court confirms auction of Kyalami

18 Jul 2014

Opel invests €210m in testing, engineering facilities

Opel invests €210m in testing, engineering facilities

17 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has extended the number of days that Gauteng e-toll users have to pay their tolls and qualify for discounts. Image: GCIS

More time to pay but e-toll resistance remains high

Linda Ensor 17 Jul 2014

Car firms halt production as strike bites

Car firms halt production as strike bites

Natasha Marrian 16 Jul 2014

Ford is 'completely committed to our operations here in South Africa'

Ford is 'completely committed to our operations here in South Africa'

16 Jul 2014

Neasa's Gerhard Papenfus says collective bargaining has led to rampant unionism in South Africa, which is unaffordable. Image: Neasa

Ford, Toyota halt production in wake of Numsa strike

Natasha Marrian 16 Jul 2014

Seifsa representative, Kaizer Nyatsumba says that the federation has exhausted all means it has of reaching a settlement with striking Numsa members. Image:

Seifsa says it has "exhausted" means to end strike

16 Jul 2014

Ford celebrates as Struandale produces three-millionth engine

Ford celebrates as Struandale produces three-millionth engine

16 Jul 2014

Ford's SEP powers job creation and skills development

Ford's SEP powers job creation and skills development

15 Jul 2014

VW sponsors six new Amaroks for Wilderness Foundation

15 Jul 2014

Mitsubishi to launch new supermini Mirage

Mitsubishi to launch new supermini Mirage

15 Jul 2014

Economy battles to get out of the woods

Economy battles to get out of the woods

14 Jul 2014

Global recall does not affect South African Subaru owners

Global recall does not affect South African Subaru owners

11 Jul 2014

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