Mercedes-Benz, MerSETA initiate learnership to address technician shortage

The scarcity of appropriately skilled technicians in the automotive sector has spurred Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) to extend their involvement in the training of technicians by initiating a technical learnership at the St Anthony's Education Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. 25 Jan 2012 15:36

SA's infrastructure lagging behind: BMW SA

South Africa's inadequate infrastructure poses a challenge to the automotive industry in terms of growth prospects, says car manufacturer BMW SA. 14 Sep 2011 15:27

Burchmore's takes delivery of 1200 used vehicles

Burchmore's has secured a huge consignment of used cars - all makes, models, sizes and prices. According to Darryl Jacobson, managing director of Burchmore's, the company has taken delivery of a consignment of 1 200 cars. The vehicles, spread throughout three branches in Sandton, Durban and Cape Town, range in price from R40 000 to R400 000. 1 Feb 2012 07:40

Plan to root out waste tyres

South Africa's new waste tyre management plan is set to support government's targets to put the country's economy onto a stronger job growth trajectory while meeting ambitious climate change goals, government said early last week. 18 Jan 2012 09:27

Scuderia Ferrari, Kaspersky Lab unveil partnership

Kaspersky Lab, developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has announced the expansion of their partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. At the final Formula One Grand Prix of the 2011 season in São Paulo the company unveiled a new contract with the world-renowned racing team for the next two years. 13 Dec 2011 10:07

2011 car sales significantly higher: Naamsa

Timeslive.co.za reports that, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA (Naamsa), 2011 domestic new car sales could be significantly higher than last year. 11 Nov 2011 10:02

DigiCore cautiously optimistic on outlook

DigiCore Holdings (DGC) said on Tuesday (20 September 2011) it was cautiously optimistic going into the 2012 financial year after the vehicle tracking and mobile asset management company posted improved financial results in the year ended June. 22 Sep 2011 14:37

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

e-Mobility, a BMW sustainability initiative for 2012

The BMW Group announced three major sustainability initiatives at the BMW Group Sustainable Future Conference held in Durban, South Africa. The conference was held as a side event to the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). 5 Dec 2011 10:34

Arrive alive in 2012... Road safety tips for the festive season

The roads are crowded, it's the end of the year, it's the festive season and the thought on the minds of many of us are happy thoughts... of spending time with family and friends, exchanging gifts, and ending 2011 on a happy and positive note. Some of us will not make it, however... 2 Dec 2011 07:39

Green mobile checkout facility launched at CT International Airport

What is believed to be the world's first mobile checkout facility was recently launched at First Car Rental's Cape Town International Airport branch. Created for the company's corporate customer base, it offers a totally paperless transaction. 26 Sep 2011 10:14

The new evocative Range Rover Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque is available as a coupé or five-door and is intended to open Range Rover to new target audiences. The design aims to imply exclusivity, arouse emotions and generally make people's heads turn. 16 Aug 2011 08:07

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