13 Aug 2013

Automotive

The Pillage People get down to business

The corruption that usually makes the headlines - with regrettable frequency - is that allegedly committed by government employees, ministers and what-have-you. But not to be outdone, it seems big business is doing its bit to catch up and outdo government on leadership ethics, writes Johan Poolman.

Meanwhile, still on the corruption front, Jacob Zuma reckons the arms commission can continue, even if it has been hit by a number of high-profile resignations, writes Karl Gernetzky. As a certain popular cartoonist suggested in one of his latest works, the commission might be better known for its production of whitewash than for any light it might bring to bear on one of the sorriest episodes in recent SA history.

On a happier note, WWF-SA has launched its Earth Hour City Challenge, so don't just sit there, get involved!

Ladies! You like a neat, clean house, right? Well, it seems that you could have a future in the waste management industry.

And still for the ladies, Boitumelo Mothoagae says it's a woman's world but asks... Is her money part of it? We also take a look at working mothers and the conundrum they still face as single mothers trying to build a career.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Weekly top stories

Gabriel achieves top position in brand research
Gabriel, the shock absorber brand of the JSE-listed Control Instruments Group, has achieved the top position in the shock absorber category in research conducted by Target Group Index (TGI). Read more >>
Ford EcoSport sets new standards
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]
Parts dealers get a reprieve

Automotive
Volkswagen opens sports facility for its employees
Volkswagen Group South Africa has opened a sports and recreational facility for its employees at the manufacturing factory in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. The R30-million PeoplePavilion, which caters for indoor and outdoor sporting activities, will be used by all Volkswagen employees and their families on any day of the week. Read more >>

SATIB Insurance Brokers and Land Rover join forces
SATIB Insurance Brokers and SATIB Trust are proud to announce their business association with Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa. Read more >>


Components & Parts
[SURVEY] What does your tyres say about you?
The South African Tyre Manufacturing Conference (SATMC) is conducting a survey to measure the reputation of the tyre manufacturers in South Africa as well as to gauge what South African's knowledge and understanding is of the tyre industry. Take a couple of minutes to complete the national survey. Read more >>

ContiTradeAfrica strengthens distribution network
The franchise network of ContiTrade Africa has grown significantly over the last few months in South Africa with the retail chain of FIT&GO stores increasing to nine stores within eight months. ContiTrade Africa is the local trade organisation of Continental AG responsible for franchise and retail operations. Read more >>

Tiger Wheel & Tyre opens in Newcastle
The doors have just opened to a new Tiger Wheel & Tyre fitment store on 72 Allen Street in Newcastle, KZN, making it the first one in the area. Local residents and commuters to the area now have ready access to services and the global wheel and tyre brands. Read more >>


Fleet Management
Mix Telematics' profits up at least R25m
Mix Telematics said on Monday (5 August) that it expects profit after tax for the three months to June to increase by between R25m and R28m‚ or as much as 13.7% from last year. Read more >>


Repair & Maintenance
Control Instruments' earnings drop
Automotive instruments manufacturer Control Instruments on Monday (12 August) posted a drop in headline earnings per share from continuing operations for the six months to June. Earnings fell from 6.58c last year to 5.74c this year. Read more >>

Parts dealers get a reprieve
Strong opposition by MPs has forced the Transport Department to scrap a proposal that would have made the sale of second-hand vehicle parts illegal. Read more >>

Goodyear's many good years in Mozambique
[Alistair Anderson] Tyre manufacturer Goodyear on Tuesday (6 August) said Mozambique was the key African country for its growth strategy on the continent. Read more >>


Retail
Ford EcoSport sets new standards
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A cocky young upstart is muscling its way into the popular big and bold SUV segment of the market, ready and quite capable of rumbling and roughing a few feathers along the route to the hearts and wallets of fun-loving South Africans. It's the new Ford EcoSport and it has all the makings of a champ. Read more >>

Goodyear moves to strengthen Mozambican operations
Goodyear's African footprint is the most comprehensive of all tyre manufacturers on the continent, its rubber rolling from Swaziland up to Kenya on the east coast, Namibia to Congo on the west, and all over all the stretches of savannah and skyscrapers in between. Read more >>


International

India's car sales drop for ninth time
NEW DELHI INDIA: India's car sales slid by over seven percent in July, marking a ninth month of decline, industry data showed on Monday (12 August), as an economic slump and high borrowing costs discouraged buyers. Read more >>

Prospects for car makers improving
PARIS, FRANCE: Car industries in the United States and Europe are showing clear signs of getting back on track after severe setbacks after the global financial crisis rocked markets. Read more >>


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