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Technology trumps performance for many car buyers
Car technology features related to driver safety and convenience have increased significantly in the last few years, even in entry-level models regarded as budget cars. Read more >>


Petrochemical
BP showcases latest generation diesel fuel
South African diesel drivers will be able to benefit from BP's latest generation diesel fuel, which was showcased this past week at Gerotek, a vehicle test track facility in Johannesburg. Read more >>

Manufacturing
Manufacturing activity rebound lifts GDP

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Economic growth expanded more than expected in the fourth quarter of last year supported by a resumption in manufacturing sector activity following strikes in the third quarter. Moderate growth in all other sectors except electricity‚ gas and water contributed to the rise. Read more >>

SA's car industry ambitions may crash

David Furlonger

The South African motor industry's vision of building 1.2m vehicles a year by 2020 is almost certainly unachievable‚ Rick Hanna‚ the head of global consultancy PwC's automotive division‚ said. Read more >>

Repair, Maintenance & Safety
SANTACO and Nissan bring good news for taxi passengers
A joint venture between the mother body taxi association, SANTACO Western Cape and Group 1 Nissan, the largest Nissan dealership in the Western Cape will see the profits from sales of the new Nissan NV350 taxi being split equally so that vitally needed funds may be used by Admiant, SANTACO Western Cape's commercial arm to empower taxi owners better. Read more >>

Retail
SA's vehicle sales down 3.1% y/y
South African vehicle sales declined 3.1% to 51‚814 units in February from the similar period a year earlier‚ according to the latest figures from the National Automobile Association of SA (Naamsa)‚ which warned of tough times for the domestic market this year. Read more >>

New Suzuki is smaller, more affordable

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Suzuki has extended its popular Swift range with two new youthful, fresh-faced and affordable models that are as much fun to drive as toasting a Chapman's Peak summer sunset with a bottle of chilled sparkling wine. Read more >>


International

Siri gets a seat in iPhone-friendly cars
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple announced that cars will roll out this year with CarPlay technology making iPhones helpful road-trip companions, complete with Siri sending messages on the driver's behalf. Read more >>

Brutal winter weather freezes US car sales
CHICAGO, USA: Brutal winter weather chilled US car sales in February, with General Motors and Ford reporting losses even as rival Chrysler extended a winning streak. Read more >>

Land Rover MENA is Dubai Lynx Advertiser of The Year 2014
DUBAI, UAE: The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity will present its Advertiser of the Year award to leading luxury automotive manufacturer Land Rover MENA. Read more >>


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    Medical
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      Retail
        Budget favours SMES, wine industry
        The Clothing Bank expands to Midrand
        Massmart 2013 sales rise 9.8%; all divisions perform - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Overview of Gordhan's budget
          Plan to boost SA's skills base
          ICT policy must include all South Africans

          Mining
            CSMI appoints new director
            WearCheck opens laboratory in Ghana

            CSI
              Kumba gives bursaries to Postmasburg learners
              Soweto school receives library from SARU
              FirstRand's CSI That Works addresses gender-based violence

              Finance
                SA takes second place on African Transformation Index
                Old Mutual sees strong customer growth - Gillian Jones

                Agriculture
                  Agriculture central to fighting poverty, unemployment
                  ASUF conference aims to unite agriculture
                  Astral Foods achieves big jump off low base - Nick Hedley

                  Building
                    GBCSA certifies 50th Green Star building
                    Basil Read's two projects worth more than R400m - Mark Allix
                    Woodglaze Trading fined R1.4m by NHBRC

                    GreenBiz
                      Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade
                      Measures to improve energy efficiency

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Unpaid dogsbody - it's never OK! - Juliette Attwell
                        Tips for self-promotion at the workplace
                        Maximising social media channels for talent management - Yolandi Nortje

                        Legal
                          Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr voted best in Africa
                          China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies - Donvay Wegierski
                          Adams & Adams named best IP law firm

                          Manufacturing
                            BAT manages 4% increase in revenue - Marc Hasenfuss
                            Fund boosts plan to grow industrialists

                            Property
                              Assest do not necessarily assist in obtaining a bond award
                              Joburg blue-chip companies relocating

                              Education
                                School for visually impaired receives specialised computer lab - Siphiwe Nyathi
                                Meet PLOXXI the cardboard computer
                                Cutting education costs without compromising quality

                                Tourism
                                  Wine, dine and recline with Food Routes
                                  Explorer Club launches affordable African adventures
                                  "Heavyweight" brands sign for inaugural WTM Africa

                                  ICT
                                    MTN and Ericsson to trial new Radio Dot System
                                    Lower interconnect fees benefit consumers
                                    Telkom says MTN, Vodacom working against SA's interests - Carol Paton

                                    Logistics
                                      Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa
                                      Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains - Mark Allix

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                        Dreamshade to tour SA
                                        Hitting the right note - Eugene Yiga
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