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New car sales pick up speed
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] South African new vehicle sales accelerated out of its slump last month with a huge jump in exports and a substantial increase over last year's local sales, according to figures released by NAAMSA. read more>>



Components & Parts
Kinsey Report honours Ford's Figo and EcoSport
The Ford Figo1.4 litre Ambiente and the Ford EcoSport 1.0 litre EcoBoost Trend derivatives have been announced winners in their respective categories of the annual Kinsey Report. read more>>
Manufacturing
Tyre manufacturers ask for an equal playing field
Despite many challenges, the local tyre manufactures have been operating successfully, some for over 85 years, contributing close to R20bn to the South African economy annually and providing direct jobs to at least 6,500 people nationally. read more>>
Automotive industry in Western Europe no longer a very high risk
Although the Eurozone recorded zero growth in the second quarter of 2014, forecasts indicate that growth in the gross domestic product will be positive estimated at 0.9% after a contraction of 0.4% in 2013. read more>>
Motor Sales
Truck sales show slight year-on-year increase
Although South Africa's total truck sales for September have shown a slight 2.80% decline on the previous month's results, the year-to-date figures have been more positive, growing 1.54% to a total of 23,347 units. read more>>
Motorsport
Honda to unveil 2015 F1 power unit
During the 2014 FIA Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Honda will offer a preview of the F1 power unit under development in the form of a film including the sound of the engine revving. read more>>
Repair, Maintenance & Safety
South Africans using technology to improve road safety
South Africa is one of the leading countries that is increasingly using technology to improve road safely, claims vehicle tracking company Tracker. read more>>
Retail
Volvo R-Design T5 is a beaut!

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

New engines and transmissions and a whole spectrum of added fancy features, including an eye-catching new R-Design interior and body trim, are signature features of the latest Volvo XC60 range. read more>>
International
Toyota recalls 690,000 pick-ups over fire risk
WASHINGTON, USA: Toyota said it is recalling about 690,000 Tacoma pick-up trucks in the United States to fix a suspension system flaw that could result in vehicle fires. read more>>
More International
Government
ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls
The Gauteng ANC has rejected e-tolling "in its current form", instead endorsing a fuel levy to pay for improvements to the province's highways. read more>>
Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

More Matshediso

Three foreign nationals were arrested for not having proper documentation during a multi-disciplinary roadblock led by women involved in law enforcement in the Northern Cape. read more>>
Productivity still not where it needs to be
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    Medical
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      Retail
        Pick n Pay shares rally on trading statement - Zeenat Moorad
        Unilever tops Top Employer Awards
        Trade partnerships within African continent vital for growth - Charles Brewer

        Government
          Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa
          Military Veterans to get 5,000 new houses

          Mining
            Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery
            Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

            CSI
              Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000 up for grabs
              Movember: changing the face of men's health
              Entries for the Wings for Life World Run 2015 now open

              Finance
                Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions - Evan Pickworth
                Ascendis concludes R1bn debt refinance package
                High prices hurt Clover's market share

                Agriculture
                  SACAU gathers leaders to discuss the future of agriculture

                  Building
                    Growing interest in construction expos
                    Zimbali Suites a milestone IFA's portfolio

                    GreenBiz
                      SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation
                      Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal
                      Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Gumtree partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
                        [BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job - Juliette Attwell
                        Surviving the new workforce order - Rachel Timmins

                        Legal
                          Immigration regulations need to be restructured
                          Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment
                          Baker & McKenzie tops 2014 Acritas Index

                          Manufacturing
                            Cape Town man builds DIY bush plane

                            Property
                              Department of Public Works undergoes fraud investigation
                              Affordable housing developments face challenges

                              Education
                                Samsung partners with DoE, EC to improve educational outcomes
                                SU awarded country's first research chair in science comms
                                Fuel offers e-learning solution to outdated methods of teaching

                                Tourism
                                  Air France and kulula announce partnership
                                  Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
                                  Think differently, think lean - Gaby Gramm

                                  ICT
                                    Check Point's 100% catch rate in benchmark test
                                    Wi-Fi eases transition to high data consumption - Michael Fletcher

                                    Logistics
                                      Protestors vandalise Newclare station

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                        Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree
                                        Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall exceeds expectations - Debbie Hathway
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