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Audi A3 is 2014 World Car of the Year
The Audi A3 has been voted the 2014 World Car of the Year, having overcome the challenge from 23 other cars to win the title. Read more >>


Automotive
Ferrari Show Day set for Montecasino
On 11 May 2014, the best in Italian engineering returns to Gauteng's premier entertainment destination for the annual SEFAC (Southern Equitorial Ferrari Automobili Club) Ferrari Show Day and Concours d'Elegance. Established in 1967, SEFAC is the world's oldest Ferrari owners' club and this is the seventh annual show day to be hosted on Montecasino's authentic outdoor Piazza. Read more >>

Fleet Management
Thousands of taxis exempted from e-tolls
More than 46,000 Gauteng taxis have registered for e-tolling, as of 31 March 2014, which means they are exempted from the payment of e-tolls, says the South African National Road Agency (Sanral). Read more >>

Manufacturing
Volkswagen produces apprenticeship graduates
In a first for Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), production employees with no formal qualifications have successfully undergone training on one of the most sought-after fields in the manufacturing sector. Read more >>

Nissan builds a car in Nigeria after new automotive policy
Nissan became the first major manufacturer to build a car in Nigeria in response to the introduction of the new Nigeria Automotive Policy. Read more >>

Ford unveils Transit Skyliner concept
The future of ultra-premium land transportation is here, and it comes with a spacious interior that morphs to support an immersive entertainment experience, or a business meeting, with the swipe of a smartphone. Read more >>

Motor Sales
Renault SA honours top dealers
Renault South Africa has named Renault Worcester its 2013 Dealer of the Year. Runner-up Renault Paarl and third-place Renault Kimberley completed the winning line-up. Read more >>

Retail
CMH says e-toll system cannot work

Marc Hasenfuss

Combined Motor Holdings (CMH)‚ one of South Africa's biggest vehicle retailers‚ has taken a swipe at the e-tolls billing system in Gauteng. Read more >>

GLA is Merc's new urban warrior

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Mercedes-Benz has taken its first steps into the popular compact SUV market with a new GLA which is not only the most appealing A Class to date but also the three-pointed star's challenger in the upper end of the market where is takes on the BMW X1 and the Audi Q. Read more >>

Combined Motor Holdings earnings up to 154.9c a share
Motor retail group Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) reported that its diluted basic earnings per share were 154.9c for the year ended February, up from 142.4c a year ago. Read more >>

Major restructuring in senior management of Hino SA
There has been a major restructuring in the senior management of Hino South Africa in line with Toyota Motor Corporation's global policy of staff rotation among its senior management. Read more >>


International

Renault freezes Zil deal blaming the ruble's slump
PARIS, FRANCE: French car company Renault has frozen a project to make commercial vehicles with Russian company Zil because of the fall of the ruble, a Renault spokesman said on Wednesday (23 April). Read more >>


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    Rise of transmedia - new white paper
    Unilever offers five Cannes scholarships
    Discover Digital ready for Internet TV in SA

    Medical
      Hair-raising findings on Brazilian straighteners

      Retail
        Mobile education apps shine in growth markets
        Inside Africa unveils vintage fashion movement
        'Orange spreads your wings' young designer winners

        Government
          Trade in illicit cigarettes hits tax revenue - Linda Ensor
          Crackdown on political violence
          Easter road fatalities 'decline'

          Mining
            Centre for miners to open at Carletonville Hospital
            Zuma gives Marikana Commission more time

            CSI
              Sanlam and Avocado Vision partner to improve financial literacy
              Explore sustainability concepts with the iStart2 Challenge
              'Fat boys' raise funds at IRONMAN for Signature of Hope Trust

              Finance
                Clicks turnover up 9.6% to R9.3bn - Zeenat Moorad
                Economic risks a 'challenge' to SA's life sector - Gillian Jones
                Batseta announces members of interim board

                Agriculture
                  Cape Wools to host international congress
                  NSPCA urges farmers to plan ahead
                  Cooperatives benefit from agro-processing initiative

                  Building
                    Pilanesberg project to improve water supply
                    Corobrik wins Diamond Arrow Award once again
                    R1.2b road upgrade to link Pongola, Dumbe

                    GreenBiz
                      Climate change impact must figure in food production efforts
                      Protection of wildlife a priority at Steyn City
                      Climate adaptation advice for cities in global South - Jaspreet Kindra

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Don't curb your enthusiasm in an interview - Juliette Attwell

                        Legal
                          Pistorius trial tells us a lot about our society - Anton Harber
                          Competition Commission appeals against tribunal's SAB decision - Leana Engelbrecht
                          Norton Rose Fulbright announces partner promotions

                          Manufacturing
                            Impahla Clothing has world's first photovoltaic power plant for Puma
                            March PPI up from 7.7% to 8.2%

                            Property
                              Upsurge in demand for 'affordable' Bluff homes
                              Smart home technology catches on
                              Rebosis distribution of 48.50c per linked unit

                              Education
                                Innovative technology transforms rural classrooms
                                First UNESCO-IHE class graduates
                                Auditions at the National School of the Arts

                                Tourism
                                  WTM Africa backs responsible tourism initiatives
                                  Speed Marketing Sessions return to Indaba 2014
                                  ABTA launches African Business Travel Conference

                                  ICT
                                    New Huawei Container Data Centre Solution
                                    Minister pleased with steps to cut communication costs - Samuel Mungadze

                                    Logistics
                                      Truck stops planned along Trans Kalahari Corridor
                                      Traffic congestion choking SA business
                                      February goods transported by land decreases 4.4% y/y

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                        The Hops Harvest Festival returns to Wild Clover Farm
                                        2014 SAMA winners announced
                                        Good sports - Eugene Yiga
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