7 Feb 2012

Automotive

 

Don't get in a state...

...with the road closures if you are anywhere near Cape Town this Thursday, 9 February 2012 - just check the list of roads to be closed for Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address.

On the investment front, critics are up in arms over what they say are Transnet delays that are costing SA billions, and on the mining front, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu says the mining industry must transform.

On the security front, there have been complaints that the secrecy bill has not been explained properly.

And there's plenty more news to catch up on; happy reading!

Rod Baker, general manager: content

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Pirelli Moto Facebook now available for bike-lovers
Just over a year after launching the Pirelli official page which brings together all of the group's main events, Pirelli is ready to relaunch and meet bikers all over the world who are fans of the Italian brand via the new Pirelli Moto Facebook page. Read more >>

Administration


eThekwini's R31m Top Gear festival plans opposed
Plans by eThekwini Municipality to host a R31m Top Gear festival drew opposition at the council's first meeting of the year yesterday. Critics claim the provincial government signed the contract for the deal, without consulting with the city. Read more >>

Manufacturing


Manufacturing to boost GDP on resurgent PMI
Although most economists are downgrading their 2012 SA gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts, a resurgent seasonally adjusted Kagiso Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in January could mean a revising of forecasts upwards in coming months as production finally catches up with strong consumer demand. Read more >>

Retail


Vehicle sales improve in January
Vehicle sales in January, although subdued, have improved, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said. Read more >>

New auction manager appointed at Burchmore's Sandton
Lionel Roux, previously vehicle valuator and subsequently sales manager at Burchmore's in Sandton, has been promoted to auction manager. Read more >>

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. Read more >>


International
The road to Advocacy
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: Skoda, the VW-owned Czech car manufacturer has historically performed reasonably well in west European countries such as Denmark and the UK. To build upon this success, Skoda wanted to increase its market share further afield in Australia. Read more >>

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Government
Warning to motorists ahead of SONA
Several streets will be closed to traffic in the Cape Town city centre ahead of the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, authorities have warned. President Jacob Zuma will deliver the annual speech during a joint seating of the National Assembly to be broadcast at 7pm. There will also be parking restrictions around the Parliamentary precinct on Plein Street. Read more >>

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Motoring
Ford's quirky Kuga pounces... at last
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Ford's quirky and rather controversial Kuga mid-sized SUV has finally arrived in South Africa after it has been dividing opinion in Europe and elsewhere since it first hit the dealer showrooms over there about four years ago. Read more >>

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