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BMW installs new technology
The days of being able to lie to an unwanted telephone caller: "Sorry, I can't talk, I'm in the car" are about to end. Read more >>


Automotive
Kia's chief designer honoured with Lifetime Design Award
The president and chief designer of Kia Motors Corporation and Hyundai Motor Group, Peter Schreyer, has been honoured with EyesOn Design's Lifetime Design Achievement Award. Read more >>

Components & Parts
Hyundai donates gearboxes to technical schools
Hyundai and one of its business partners and suppliers, Mayfair Gearbox, have donated 50 gearboxes to be used for training in motor mechanics as subject at technical schools in Gauteng. Read more >>

Fleet Management
Subaru to launch limited edition WRX STI model
Subaru Southern Africa has announced that the new WRX STI model will be launched in South Africa in limited numbers in July. Read more >>

Manufacturing
Mercedes-Benz SA production plant takes Silver in Europe-Africa
The much anticipated J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) has placed the MBSA plant in East London amongst the top motor manufacturers in 2014, according to their poll of American consumers after 90 days of ownership of new models in this market. Read more >>

Manufacturing confidence levels fall sharply
The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) manufacturing business confidence index fell to 25 points in the second quarter of 2014 from 41 in the first quarter‚ with manufacturers at their most pessimistic since the fourth quarter of 2009. Read more >>

Motor Sales
Ermelo Volkswagen named Dealer of the Year 2013
Ermelo Volkswagen has been named Volkswagen South Africa's Dealer of the Year 2013. The announcement was made at the Volkswagen's annual gala dinner held in Johannesburg recently where the best performing dealers were honoured in different categories. Read more >>

New Nissan Qashqai launches in South Africa
The new Nissan Qashqai will be launched in South Africa on 1 July after a successful international launch. Read more >>

GWM introduces buy-back programme
GWM has announced the introduction of the brand's first guaranteed buy-back programme. Read more >>

Motorcycles
KTM Motorcycles launches 2015 Enduro range
Offroad motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, has announced the launch of its model year 2015 Enduro range. With continued refinements to the EXC machines, KTM's Enduro bikes are again ready to set the standard for offroad fun and serious competition. Read more >>

Motorsport
Ferrari Day to be celebrated at Kyalami racetrack
Ferrari Day, a gathering of supercars from Maranello, will be held on 19 July at the Kyalami racetrack north of Johannesburg. Read more >>

New finish line for 2014 Volkswagen Rally
Round four of the annual Volkswagen Rally championship, which will take place on 11 and 12 July, will see South Africa's best rally talent in action, aiming for a new finish line at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Read more >>

Repair, Maintenance & Safety
Motor trade sales lower in April
Motor trade sales (measured in nominal terms and current prices) decreased by 2% year-on-year (y/y) in April from a 2.9% increase y/y in March‚ Statistics SA says. Read more >>

All-new Ford Transit subjected to extreme endurance tests
A simulation of the toughest treatment that customers can subject the all-new Ford Transit two-ton van to over a period of ten years, has been done in only six months, thereby ensuring that the Transit will still be going after a decade. Read more >>

SA's people under-insured by R24trn
Insurance company Liberty plans to capture more uninsured young people by issuing free cover for a year in the hope that the clients will understand the importance of insurance. Read more >>

Retail
The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe - exclusive and exciting mobility with elegant functionality

Issued by BMW

The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is the first four-door coupé in the premium mid-size class that represents a consistent extension of the model range. Read more >>

Q50 sport sedan now available in South Africa
Infiniti's new sport sedan, the Q50, is now available in South Africa and more details about the pricing and features have been revealed. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    [Cannes Lions 2014] Last winners announced
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    Medical
      Medical aid and freedom of choice - John Harvey
      Beware counterfeit drugs, particularly online supplies
      Ascendis Health acquires Respiratory Care Africa for R145 million

      Retail
        Retail trade sales show consumers still under pressure - Claire Bisseker
        Wholesale trade sales down 0.7% in April
        Woolworths delays David Jones vote - Andiswa Maqutu and Ron Derby

        Government
          SONA: Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry comments

          Mining
            SA should use Angolan, Mozambican gas to boost electricity supply - Linda Ensor
            Barloworld Power wins Bosch Projects contract
            'Crawlers' save De Beers offshore mining activity

            CSI
              Springboks hand over R15K cheque to Dasha Foundation
              Cape Town creatives team up for a book dash

              Finance
                Findings of Retirement Benchmark Survey analysed - Jayesh Kassen and Jaco-Chris Koorts
                Identity fraud impacts on consumers' credit records

                Agriculture
                  Climate changing the face of agriculture: Part 1 - Rudi Massyn
                  SU to host first student environmental summit in Africa
                  Farmers expected to give away 50% of their farms - Jan-Jan Joubert

                  Building
                    SONA will not attract investment in energy sector - Johan Muller
                    Govt to address energy constraints
                    Africa needs an attractive climate for investment in power sector

                    GreenBiz
                      Standard Bank finances renewable energy projects
                      Climate change response policy will bring about radical changes
                      Closing date for Eco-Logic competition extended

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Job Hopping - what does it mean and how can I avoid it? - Juliette Attwell
                        Conflict in the workplace: How to take action
                        Dealing with staff grievances - Su-Mari Du Bruyn

                        Legal
                          Proposed 'Treating Customers Fairly' legislation must be finalised
                          National Consumer Commission's bark is louder than its bite - Megan Badenhorst
                          Albie Sachs awarded prestigious Tang Prize - Melissa Jane Cook

                          Manufacturing
                            Food and beverage income up 6.4% in April
                            Unlocking Africa's industrialisation potential

                            Property
                              Property search goes mobile in emerging markets
                              Blocking someone's view is not necessarily illegal
                              [SAPOA] SA property industry to 'make a difference'

                              Education
                                The challenges facing SA's youths
                                Technica redefines skills development in SA

                                Tourism
                                  PwC report anticipates growth in Africa's hospitality sector
                                  Boost tourism trade by inter-governmental relations
                                  [10 Things I Love About...] Slacking off... - Brian Berkman

                                  ICT
                                    Running at Facebook scale? Open code is the way to go
                                    Cloud computing - an effective Big Data enabler
                                    Solar powered tablet PC for SA

                                    Logistics
                                      Taxes put pressure on road freight industry
                                      Imperial Logistics honoured at SAPICS Conference
                                      Freight levels increase 6.5% in April

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                        Free entrance to Kirstenbosch on 1 July
                                        Foo Fighters to tour SA
                                        'Banting' is the new balanced diet - Jessica Taylor
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