Mercedes-Benz discusses future of East London plant

Following the unique component supplier initiative which Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) introduced last year, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), MBSA recently held discussions with a large contingent of its component suppliers to discuss the prerequisites for continued and sustainable future operations at its plant in East London. 16 Feb 2012 10:35

Mercedes-Benz SA drives component supplier initiative

The South African automotive website 3D Car Shows reports that Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) held discussions with its component suppliers to consider future operations at the company's East London plant. This follows an initiative MBSA introduced last year, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ). 16 Feb 2012 10:08

Auto sector welcomes port tariff cuts

The automotive sector has welcomed the reduction of the port tariffs and possible review of Eskom's tariff structure. 13 Feb 2012 11:37

SONA in a nutshell

Union and business representatives have welcomed President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address to Parliament and, while the speech was held by some observers to be uninspiring it contained a lot of detail about the government's plans to boost jobs and invest in infrastructure. 10 Feb 2012 10:06

India auto sales climb 7.2% in January

MUMBAI: New car sales in India climbed 7.2% year-on-year in January as the sector showed further signs of recovery from its slump in 2011, an industry body said on Wednesday (8 February 2012). 10 Feb 2012 07:21

GM wants deeper cuts at Opel

WASHINGTON: General Motors wants deeper cuts at its European subsidiary Opel after what are expected to be "horrendous" fourth quarter results, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday (8 February 2012), quoting a GM official. 10 Feb 2012 07:19

Nissan profits up 3.2% despite tough quarter

TOKYO: Japanese car giant Nissan on Wednesday (8 February 2012) said its third quarter profits rose 3.2% year-on-year as solid global sales offset the strong yen. 10 Feb 2012 07:16

Car components stolen from VW recovered

[Gareth Wilson] More than R200 000 worth of car components stolen from the Volkswagen SA plant in Uitenhage were recovered and two courier company employees arrested during a police sting operation, Wednesday, 8 February 2012. 10 Feb 2012 07:14

Record results for Daimler's anniversary year

FRANKFURT: German auto and truck giant Daimler, which owns Mercedes-Benz, said on Thursday (9 February 2012) it achieved record sales and profits in 2011, its 125th anniversary year. 10 Feb 2012 07:07

Goodyear scholarship provides practical experience for two students

A rewarding new scholarship programme from Goodyear supports the company's investment in the education and recruitment of talented people and also provides students with financial assistance and practical experience. 9 Feb 2012 11:33

Ndebele talks tough on road safety

[Francis Hweshe] Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has issued a stern warning to motorists who disregard traffic regulations and cause the death of innocent people. He said there would be no negotiating with those who drove drunk or without a licence, warning that they would be sent to jail. 9 Feb 2012 09:46

Business confidence falls in January

Business confidence fell to its lowest level since May 2010, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said. 9 Feb 2012 09:33

dti moots small business census

The Department of Trade and Industry wants to run a regular small business census to help improve its support and funding to the sector as part of a revised policy to boost support to small businesses. 9 Feb 2012 09:09