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Cars set for auction as new vehicle sales slow
As predicted by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA earlier this year, vehicle sales are beginning to slow down. Read more >>


Petrochemical
Bosch and Vivo Energy sign pan-African partnership agreement
Vivo Energy and Bosch have entered into a pan-African partnership agreement to expand both companies' footprint in providing services to their growing customer base. Read more >>

Automotive
Davies approves revised guidelines for AIS
PRETORIA: Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davies, has approved the newly revised guidelines for the Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) as well as the People-carrier Automotive Investment Scheme (P-AIS). Read more >>

Components & Parts
In-depth training for traffic officers about tyres
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) has partnered the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) to offer in-depth training and practical workshops to educate Traffic College officials with regards to the legal requirements when checking tyres on vehicles. Read more >>

Fleet Management
Ford features pet-friendly vehicles at WODAC
Visitors to this year's World of Dogs and Cats (WODAC) exhibition, which will be held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand from 18-20 July 2014, will also be able to view Ford's pet-friendly models at the Ford stand, including the Kuga, Ranger and Tourneo Custom. Read more >>

Commuters catching Uber cabs

Nick Hedley

The arrival of Uber cabs in SA's major cities is one of many new services aimed at improving public transport and the growth of some of these services reflects the demand for reliable and affordable transport systems. Read more >>

Toyota, Grenoble partner to test future of urban transport
The urban transport of the future will be tested in Grenoble, France, thanks to a partnership between the City of Grenoble, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole, EDF Group, Citélib and Toyota. Read more >>

Manufacturing
Ford committed to decrease water footprint
Ford's 'Sustainability Blues' event, which formed part of this year's trend conference in Michigan in the USA, focused on water conservation, a main pillar in the vehicle manufacturer's global green mission. Read more >>

Strike may hurt SA's manufacturing investments

David Furlonger

The strike by members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) will be the largest strike in almost five years and is expected to disrupt production at about 10,500 companies in the manufacturing sector. Read more >>

Motor Sales
New vehicle sales drop to 52‚837 units in June
New vehicle sales slipped for the sixth consecutive month in June as the tough economic environment cut into consumer spending. Read more >>

Customer service and support drive vehicle sales
Although vehicle prices play an important role, sales support and service are key in driving vehicle sales. Read more >>

"New Car for R699" campaign falls flat
Motorcycles
Vote for the 2014 Bike of Year on Wheels24

Issued by 24.com

Wheels24 is giving its readers an opportunity to vote for the 2014 SA Bike of the Year finalists - as it does with the annual Car of the Year competition - through a Wheels24 Readers' Bike of the Year poll... Read more >>

Amid Expo 2014: Bigger and better

Issued by Bike, Boat and Outdoor Show

The AMID Motorcycle Expo at NASREC is the annual showcase for the South African motorcycle industry and will take place on 8 - 10 August. Bigger and better than ever... Read more >>

Repair, Maintenance & Safety
Disabled parking hotline
People who get angry when drivers park illegally in disabled parking bays can now have those cars removed by calling 086 167 2226. Read more >>

Retail
Nissan drives the future today with Leaf's zero emissions

Issued by Nissan South Africa

Imagine a future where driving has zero impact on the environment. Now imagine achieving that today. With the Nissan Leaf now available in South Africa, zero emissions are a reality... Read more >>

Ford to give sneak preview of Figo Concept
Ford Motor Company of southern Africa (FMCSA) will give a glimpse of its vision for a new global B-segment compact car, in the form of the Ford Figo Concept, at the inaugural Go Further event in Joburg, on 17 July, 2014. Read more >>

Checking your cell... for a car

John Harvey

South Africans are following global trends when it comes to buying cars online, including younger motorists increasingly using their cellphones to browse for the most suitable vehicle. Read more >>

Low level brand loyalty and the new brand image in the automotive market

Issued by Ipsos

More than a third (35%) of current car owners who are considering purchasing a new car in the near future say they will possibly purchase a different car brand to... Read more >>

Garmin launches high-definition Dash Cam with automatic incident detection

Issued by Garmin

Garmin Southern Africa expands its automotive range of products by announcing the Garmin Dash Cam series, your eye witness that never blinks! Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
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    17 things that will make your brand loved, now! - Dawn Rowlands
    Memes in modern branding - Estee Cockcroft

    Medical
      Royal Philips launches EmboGuide
      Sugar-coated cells are deadly for cancer patients - Melissa Osgood
      Tackling childhood obesity, Kauai launches schools' franchise

      Retail
        Keeping POS going in Africa through the cloud - Alan Sher
        Semi-finalists of The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award announced
        'Timing is everything' in saving a business

        Government
          Nxasana was informed claims Presidency
          SARS wants to catch tax dodgers
          Tabs kept on school textbook deliveries - Bekezela Phakathi

          Mining
            Marikana Commission given more time
            Bakubung mine uses IsoMetrix health and safety solutions

            Finance
              Tax season off to good start
              Stock markets at record highs while growth is down - Luigi Marinus
              Mercantile Bank sets R1bn target for rental finance book

              GreenBiz
                Significant reduction in energy consumption at Vineyard Hotel
                Unilever, Wildlands promote green-preneurship
                Invitation to nominate candidates for Kudu Awards

                HR & Recruitment
                  Growth in employment due to increase in temporary contracts
                  Minister announces increase in annual earnings threshold
                  B-BBEE has become a complex set of rules and calculations - Brigitte Brun

                  Legal
                    Zuma approves amended land Acts
                    Temporary VAT relief for property developers - Graeme Palmer
                    Patent evergreening in the pharmaceutical industry - Ilne Grobler

                    Manufacturing
                      Jasco demonstrates the power of Energy Optimisation
                      CSR denies Transnet contract hampered by supplier shortage - Linda Ensor
                      NUMSA strike condemned by plastics industry

                      Property
                        Schools going up in Bardale Village
                        SA property market continues to grow
                        Trending: The zero deposit lease

                        Education
                          Mobile phones help township residents, immigrants have a sense of belonging
                          Agile experts to speak at Wits' Fak'ugesi Festival
                          NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards winners announced

                          Tourism
                            Hilton Worldwide opens DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar
                            e-Tourism Africa Summits for Cape Town, Joburg
                            Joburg Airport lounge wins luxury award

                            ICT
                              Local reseller scoops Ruckus Wireless award
                              World's first tweeting couch laid out for football fans
                              Software and accessory provider launches in SA

                              Logistics
                                SAA to comply with new travel regulations
                                Kenya Airways executive wins Lifetime Achievement Award

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Marianne Fassler joins line-up for Fashion Week Cape Town 2014
                                  James Blunt to bring Moon Landing tour to SA
                                  Stars of the Ballet Russia perform classical ballet highlights
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