Top up with Total nitrogen

According to Total South Africa, it is the first energy company to introduce a nitrogen tyre top-up service to the South African market. Launched on 24 October 2010, it encourages consumers to switch to nitrogen as a tyre refill. 28 Oct 2010 09:33

Logistics reports highlight sector's economic importance

The 2010 World Bank Report Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy, rates South Africa 28th out of 155 countries on the global Logistics Performance Index (LPI), indicating an increasingly competitive sector, with the potential to outperform much larger, more established economies. 27 Oct 2010 11:50

Hope for full global economic recovery in 2010 diminishes

NEW YORK, US: After an upbeat start to the year with two consecutive quarters of increases in optimism, global consumer confidence fell three points in September to an Index of 90 as consumers' hopes for a full economic recovery this year fades in most parts of the world, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. 27 Oct 2010 06:22

Strong rand has SA in its grip

Manufacturers are losing out, but vehicle dealers say a strong currency is right up their street 26 Oct 2010 13:01

Germans expect economic high

NUREMBERG, GERMANY: Economic expectations improve again in October from what was already a very good level. On the other hand, income expectations and propensity to buy did not quite confirm the positive figures from the previous month and posted declines. Overall, consumer sentiment was stable in October. After 4.9 points for October, the overall indicator also forecasts a figure of 4.9 points in November. These are the results of the current GfK Consumer Climate Survey for October 2010. 26 Oct 2010 10:17

Male drivers get lost - it's a fact

Although male and female motorists drive a similar number of kilometres while lost each year, the old jokes about men being less inclined to ask for directions appears to be true. 20 Oct 2010 08:19

Europcar capitalises on World Cup upgrades

Europcar has seen comprehensive branch, depot and IT improvements as a sustainable legacy from the World Cup and an effective means for the company's growth strategy to be realised. 13 Oct 2010 09:10

Global ad spend on the rise

NEW YORK, US: Global ad spend increased 12.8%* in the first six months of 2010 when compared with the same period in 2009 and totalled 238 billion USD - driven by booming emerging markets and a return to double-digit ad spending in automotive, durables, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), financial services, and telecommunications. 12 Oct 2010 10:42

British car sales jump 11.4% on back of scrap ‘n cash scheme

Sales of new cars in Britain leapt 11.4% in September, thanks to the success of a government-backed scrapping scheme, industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Tuesday. 8 Oct 2009 13:15

Bay in line for electric car project

[Bobby Cheetham] Nelson Mandela Bay has been short-listed to produce South Africa's first electric-powered vehicle in a R5,5-billion project that will create 10 000 direct and indirect permanent jobs once operational. 21 Oct 2009 13:17

Bleak future for motor retail industry

[Mathabo le Roux, Trade and Industry Editor] Motor retail industry stalwart Brand Pretorius has painted a bleak picture of the state of the franchising industry and called for constructive partnerships with car manufacturers to keep it alive. 7 Apr 2009 15:19

GM gives word on Opel

[Artwell Dlamini] General Motors SA (GMSA) reaffirmed yesterday that Opel was an “important part” of the local group. 24 Apr 2009 09:54

Used-car sales outperform new car sales

Consumers are still looking for bargains at both used-car showrooms and auction houses, taking full advantage of the declining prices. 24 Apr 2009 09:41