9 Jul 2013

Automotive

Can you engage effectively with your employees?

Technology has turned the world in which we live upside-down, says Lia Marus and asks: how can you effectively engage your employees?

Still on the employee front, a mining framework agreement has been signed, unfortunately without the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU).

The mining sector has been hit by unreasonable wage demands and it seems as though some in labour are oblivious to the damage they are doing to the industry.

No business can afford unreasonable wage demands... something has to give: either the company goes under, and everyone loses their jobs, or it cuts staff and an unfortunate number are out on the street, and/or it takes the mechanised route - and that still leads to fewer jobs.

No-one is saying miners should work for a pittance, but demanding astronomical increases is just plain stupid.

Hoof would have thought of it... 10 top media personalities took to the Twitterverse to help raise funds for the charity of their choice in the #BeTheStud campaign - and they made a difference for charity.

Our tame motoring editor Henrie Geyser is a heady blend of city chic and country charm, so it's no wonder he sees those same qualities in the Volvo CC.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Weekly top stories

Used car prices drop by 2,5%
[Helmo Preuss] Used-car prices declined by 2.5% year-on-year (y/y) in the second quarter of the year‚ vehicle risk intelligence company TransUnion said on Wednesday (3 July). Read more >>
Save fuel through efficiencies in distribution
[Grant Marshbank]
Engen launches online tool to select lubricants

Components & Parts
Mopar opens operations in SA
On 20 June 2013, Fiat SpA and Chrysler Group LLC announced the opening of a new parts distribution center in Pretoria, South Africa. The alliance between the two companies has already brought about the opening of a number of Mopar warehouses, in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the Middle East, and the United Arab Emirates. Read more >>


Fleet Management
Save fuel through efficiencies in distribution
[Grant Marshbank] As the new fuel prices loom, bringing South Africa to its highest recorded fuel price, companies heavily invested in distribution need to manage and reduce logistics costs. Read more >>


Manufacturing
Japan, SA in automotive industry talks
Collaborative talks between Japan and South Africa on how best to develop the local automotive component manufacturing industry demonstrate the value of having a specific focus on key sectors in order to deliver the optimum impact for local industry. Read more >>

New leadership team for General Motors' Africa operations
General Motors (GM) is aiming to reinforce its Africa operations through the appointment of a new leadership team. Read more >>


Repair & Maintenance
Engen launches online tool to select lubricants
Engen has launched an online tool that makes real-time recommendations about the best possible lubricating oil for a customer's make and model of vehicle. Read more >>

Honda SA recalling over 20,000 Jazz models
Honda is preparing to recall more than 20,000 cars from its previous Jazz series, manufactured between 2002 and 2008, to repair the window control mechanism next to the driver's seat, Beeld reported on Wednesday, 3 July 2013. Read more >>


Retail
Sanral ads waste more money says Outa
The 200% rise in Sanral's advertising in the past two years is a "shocking waste of time", the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) said on Monday (8 July). Read more >>

Auto Trader campaign focuses on emotional side of vehicle buying
Auto Trader ran a successful 'Remember When' marketing and brand campaign during June 2013 on various radio stations. The campaign is to celebrate the re-launch of Auto Trader's mobile site, m.autotrader.co.za. Read more >>

BMW rewards top dealership performances
With a South African presence for 40 years, the BMW Group is continuing to encourage and recognise the provision of quality service across its South African dealership network. One of the group's initiatives is the BMW Group Presidents' Awards Programme. Read more >>


Government

GP transport dept to blacklist companies for shoddy work
[Nthambeleni Gabara] The Roads and Transport Department in Gauteng is moving towards blacklisting construction companies who do shabby jobs after getting a tender. Read more >>


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Lifestyle

Volvo CC blends city chic with country charm
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Way back in 1994 Toyota became the first vehicle manufacturer to introduce a "Light Sports Utility Vehicle" to the world in the shape of its RAV4 (Recreational Active Vehicle with four-wheel Drive) and since then several others have joined the party, with each trying to outdo the rest - and now Volvo has taken it even further by crossing a station-wagon and hatchback with an SUV and dubbing it the V40 Cross Country. Read more >>


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