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Peugeot unveils appealing crossover
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Attracted by the sweet sounds of rustling paper money and the jingle of cash registers Peugeot has taken its first brave steps into the lucrative and growing crossover market with a new 2008 based on the same platform as its cheeky 208 hatchback. Read more >>


Automotive
Growth in the commercial vehicle segment could boost tyre demand
The South African tyre market is reportedly the fastest growing tyre market in Africa. Read more >>

Drive the new BMW 2 Series Coupé for a year
Hot on the heels of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé media launch, BMW South Africa has launched a digital campaign that encourages BMW fans to participate in an interactive mobile phone competition that could see them driving a BMW M235i Coupé for a year. Read more >>

Fleet Management
Cable thieves darken e-toll roads
Cable thieves have darkened Gauteng's R20bn freeway network as streetlights along the route have ceased to function. Read more >>

Manufacturing
High costs for SA foundries, but strong government support
Although South African foundries pay more for electricity and certain raw materials than Brazil, Russia, India and China, the industry enjoys strong support from the government. This is according to delegates who attended the fourth annual BRICS Foundry Forum held in India during February. Read more >>

Motor Sales
Ford setting sales records
Sales records continue to be set at Ford Motor Company of southern Africa during March as the brand continues its steady growth in South Africa's new vehicle market. Read more >>

Retail
Peugeot unveils appealing crossover

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Attracted by the sweet sounds of rustling paper money and the jingle of cash registers Peugeot has taken its first brave steps into the lucrative and growing crossover market with a new 2008 based on the same platform as its cheeky 208 hatchback. Read more >>

March tractor sales up 11% in March says Saama
Tractor sales increased 11% to 658 units in March this year, up from 595 units in the comparative period a year ago‚ helped by expectations of a much higher maize crop‚ the South African Agricultural Machinery Association (Saama) said. Read more >>

Tweaks add to Sportage appeal

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Kia has updated its popular Sportage range and smartened it up with bits of fancy make-up, exterior and inside enhancements, engine refinements, transmission changes and cabin comforts that are likely to push up sales, which already stand at more than 9,000 units since it was introduced to the local market three years ago. Read more >>

Magical world of bucket list destinations

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

After more than 10 years of criss-crossing Southern Africa as the Bush Editor of SA4x4 magazine Patrick Cruywagen has produced a fascinating collection of 150 'must-do-at-least-once-in-your-lifetime' destinations and activities that throws down the gauntlet to everybody with a love for travel and new experiences. Read more >>

March new vehicle sales down 0.2% to 55‚363 units
New vehicle sales in South Africa dropped by 0.2% to 55‚363 units in March compared with the same period a year earlier. Read more >>


International

GM boss 'deeply sorry' after deadly crashes
WASHINGTON, USA: Conceding company officials knew of their cars' potentially deadly ignition switches for years, GM chief Mary Barra apologised on Tuesday (2 April) and said the car manufacturer had a "civic responsibility" to make things right. Read more >>


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