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Mini Cooper claws grow sharper
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The newly launched third generation Mini Cooper has been kitted out with even more fancy a la BMW specifications and has also grown more techno-mature - but deep down it still has the character and soul of a mischievous, playful lion cub. Read more >>


Petrochemical
Putting the strongest oil to the test
Castrol has reportedly caused a stir through the launch of its new strongest oil ever, Castrol EDGE boosted with TITANIUM FST. Read more >>

Automotive
SAIC appoints new chairman
SAIC, who took over iconic British marque MG and also manufacture the popular light commercial vehicle range of Maxus, named Chen Hong as its new chairman. He was previously the company's president and vice chairman. Read more >>

Major automotive expo launches in Joburg

Issued by EXSA

2015 will be a bumper motor-show year with the fourth edition of Automechanika taking place from 6-9 May and JIMS (The Johannesburg International Motor Show) taking place from 14-25 October. Read more >>

Components & Parts
3D printing speeds up the development process at GMSA
Engineers at General Motors South Africa (GMSA) have been working with 3D printing since 2007 and, since then, it has played a key part in the localisation and validation process during the development of the sixth-generation Isuzu KB, which was launched in South Africa last year. Read more >>

Fleet Management
KwaZulu-Natal welcomes move to halt Sanral plans
The Department of Transport's move to derail plans by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) for e-tolls in KwaZulu-Natal has been welcomed by stakeholders in the province. Read more >>

Manufacturing
Crippling new strike threatens
A new labour strike is looming at a time when South Africa can least afford it. As many as 200,000 workers in the metal and engineering sector could down tools as wage talks deadlock. Read more >>

VW SA produces its 2 millionth engine
Volkswagen Group South Africa's 500,000th EA111 engine rolled off the engine plant production line on Friday, 30 May 2014 marking the 2 millionth engine produced. Read more >>

Research on dandelion wins Continental Greentech Award
Continental Tyre and the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME) at the University of Münster in Germany won the GreenTec Award 2014 for their co-development project 'RUBIN - Industrial Emergence of Natural Rubber from Dandelion'. Read more >>

Motor Sales
New vehicle sales drop 9.2% to 49‚465 units in May
New vehicle sales in South Africa took a hefty knock in May‚ the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) has reported. Read more >>

Motorsport
Join the Harley-Davidson World Ride
Take a break from the rat race on 22-23 June 2014 to join the thousands of Harley riders around the world who are shedding the shackles of responsibility and hitting the open road during the Harley-Davidson World Ride. Read more >>

Michelin to become MotoGP tyre supplier in 2016
Dorna Sports, promoter and organiser of the MotoGP World Championship, which is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), has announced that Michelin will be the sole supplier of tyres to teams participating in the series from 2016. Read more >>

Retail
New vehicle sales face steep uphill

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

New vehicle sales in South Africa are slowly grinding up an increasingly steep hill as sales continue to drop. Read more >>

Mini Cooper claws grow sharper

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The newly launched third generation Mini Cooper has been kitted out with even more fancy a la BMW specifications and has also grown more techno-mature - but deep down it still has the character and soul of a mischievous, playful lion cub. Read more >>

Preparations for Automechanika Johannesburg 2015 in top gear

Issued by Automechanika

The fourth edition of Automechanika Johannesburg will take place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 6-9 May 2015, it has been announced by Michael Johannes, Brand Manager at Automechanika. Read more >>


International

Ford recalls almost 1.4 million cars in North America
WASHINGTON, USA: Ford Motor Company has issued safety recalls for nearly 1.4m cars in North America, mostly in the US, to fix potential steering and other problems. Read more >>

Toyota recalls 520,000 vehicles globally
TOKYO, JAPAN: Toyota has recalled about 520,000 vehicles, mostly in North America, over several issues including cable corrosion that could see unused spare tyres fall off. Read more >>


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Government

Gigaba outlines new Immigration Regulations
The newly-appointed Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has outlined the Immigration Regulations, which came into effect on Monday, 26 May. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Brands they are a-changin' - Louise Marsland
    Coolest brands in SA - BMW, Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung, Apple
    Four social media marketing trends every marketer must know - Joseph Neusu
    The story of the African consumer - Laine Barnard

    Medical
      Medical aid reforms needed now, say experts
      Medical technology vastly improves patient care - Janine McEwan
      Visiting Brazil - stay healthy

      Retail
        Foschini hikes credit criteria - Zeenat Moorad
        SA youth rate Sandton City the 'coolest' mall
        Online pop-up shop donates all to charity

        Government
          Jo'burg council chambers to get R103m facelift - Penwell Dlamini and Lehlohonolo Tau
          Tributes pour in for Maya Angelou

          Mining
            AMIS confirms presence at Turkey-Eurasia Mining
            Minerals minister unveils mining task team
            Cutifani keynote speaker at Joburg Indaba

            CSI
              Ruyterwacht Senior Centre receives R10,000 from Engen Monte Vista
              Tattoo-a-thon aims to raise R705,000 for CHOC
              Community project enables underprivileged schools to focus on education

              Finance
                Massmart feels 'consumer plight' - Zeenat Moorad
                Standard Bank defends high salaries to executives - Phakamisa Ndzamela
                OUTsurance pleased with OSTI results

                Agriculture
                  Sugar strike set to continue - Stanley Karombo
                  EU rules against SA citrus ban, imposes stricter import criteria - Paul Vecchiatto
                  Small-scale maize millers will boost food security

                  Building
                    Investment in Africa's power sectors of paramount importance
                    Pilot Crushtec delivers cone crusher to Ugie Mac Quarry
                    Cape skyscraper is city's first in 21 years - Joan Muller

                    GreenBiz
                      Eco-conference encourages diversification of activities
                      Honorary Rangers celebrate 50th anniversary

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Calls for African leaders to prioritise jobs
                        Honesty is key when searching for a job
                        [BizCareers] Is my experience not targeted enough? - Juliette Attwell

                        Legal
                          Adams & Adams partners recognised by Who's Who Legal
                          Amended Credit Bill will assist consumers
                          COMESA Competition Commission gives update on merger regime - Susan Meyer

                          Manufacturing
                            Packaging in SA is always changing shape - Mark Allix
                            Nampak earnings up 7.4% to 114.3c - Mark Allix

                            Property
                              JHI Properties helps 'fresh young talent'
                              Property contributes R191.4bn to SA economy - Alistair Anderson
                              Gordhan's appointment to affect property market

                              Education
                                AFDA Durban to host Open Day
                                The IIE gets international stamp of approval
                                University of Pretoria students to represent SA in Mumbai

                                Tourism
                                  SA hospitality businesses awarded Certificate of Excellence
                                  Lilizela Tourism Awards extends entry deadline
                                  The Marly... Poster child for great design - Brian Berkman

                                  ICT
                                    Why ERP is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make - Meryl Malcomess
                                    IT needs to stand up to business
                                    Innovation Factory launched in Pretoria

                                    Logistics
                                      Decade of logistics cost information now available
                                      SkyNet partners SAQA to distribute Apply Now! booklets
                                      Boating World experiences growing demand for luxury vessels in Angola

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                        Artists announced for Durban July
                                        Nominees announced for the MTV Africa Music Awards
                                        New website as Assembly Radio turns two
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