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Volvo XC90 the first model built on scalable product architecture
Volvo Cars has announced that its new XC90 model will be revealed in Stockholm, Sweden by the end of August. This is the first car in its range built on the scalable product architecture (SPA) modular chassis technology. read more>>



Fleet Management
Limited edition Ford Ranger now available
Ford has unveiled a new, limited edition version of the locally-built Ranger that will be available from mid-August until the end of September 2014. read more>>
Manufacturing
Hyundai's delivery vans to be assembled in SA

David Furlonger

South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai is preparing to build vehicles in SA and has confirmed it will assemble light delivery vehicles in Gauteng from next year. read more>>
Repair, Maintenance & Safety
Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger

A five-year initiative to create a sustainable industry to recycle millions of scrapped tyres every year, is making progress and attracting international interest. read more>>
Retail
Super Group 'delivers' its own set of excellent results

Mark Allix

Super Group‚ an industrial transportation operator‚ says it delivered "an excellent set of results" for the year to June‚ with earnings growth resulting from its integrated logistics plan. read more>>
Baby-engined Megane is a stunner

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Megane has been flying the Renault colours for a number of years so it comes as no surprise that the French car maker served up some of the same potent abracadabra it has brought to Formula 1 racing when it recently unveiled its latest flagship three-model range destined for local shores. read more>>
Mitsubishi's Mirage... Perky, fuel-sipping budget-beater

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Although traditionally known in this country for its 'breker' bakkies, Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi has joined the growing band of manufacturers by dipping into the easier selling budget-passenger-car segment where funky fuel-sipping city cars are becoming as popular as red berets at an EFF gathering. read more>>
International
Enter the 2015 One Show Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards
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Government
Billions to be spent on railway commuter network
The Department of Transport will, over the next three years, invest billions of rands in the country's transport infrastructure in a bid to reduce road deaths. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Effective community engagement is vital for CSI success
    New out-of-home research model launched for South Africa
    The awesome power of an apology - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      Doctor fights to work in SA

      Retail
        Yuppiechef.com goes international
        Trendspotters at SACSC Congress this week
        Food and beverages industry income up in June

        Government
          Grovel, grovel, Telkom's in trouble - Rob Rose
          SA's Ebola fears but no confirmed cases
          Call for Land Bank to boost commercial farming - Nosihle Shelembe

          Mining
            Calls for Africa to beneficiate its minerals - Chris Bathembu
            Mining Lekgotla to tackle challenges

            CSI
              Renewable energy to aid education
              Always launches #LikeAGirl campaign
              RE/MAX Living voted best community supporter

              Finance
                Interest rates expected to rise slowly
                Thought-leaders optimistic about SA's future
                Insurers expect some earthquake claims - Adele Shevel

                Agriculture
                  Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture
                  Land Bank to drive commercial agriculture - Nosihle Shelembe
                  Maize futures end higher on world markets

                  Building
                    SA needs its Integrated Energy Planning - Charlotte Mathews
                    Labour probes building sector - Nosihle Shelembe
                    Female-run business awarded GrandWest contract

                    GreenBiz
                      Cavendish campaign focuses on green initiatives
                      SA to increase measures against rhino poaching - More Matshediso
                      First solar-powered internet school in Ghana launched

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Entrepreneurship - the long-term solution to unemployment
                        'Culture eats strategy for breakfast' - Jane Stevenson
                        Human resource development to move SA forward - Nthambeleni Gabara

                        Legal
                          Polygraph tests must be supported by expert evidence - Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden
                          Please Call Me - the call that came too late - Janine Hollesen
                          Minister announces conditions for establishing a business - Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson

                          Manufacturing
                            Illegal power connections under spotlight
                            Drinkers cannot discern between major beer brands
                            IWC becomes official southern Africa distributor for SATI Filters

                            Property
                              Tips on managing your rental property - Davis Miller
                              Gauteng may give properties to small firms
                              Tips for a productive home office - Richard Henn

                              Education
                                Applications open for second intake of Digify
                                Maties Business School is best place for an MBA - Samarah Lagerdien
                                [Voices of Conservation] Winners to take part in conservation project

                                Tourism
                                  Free entry into Garden Route National Park
                                  Walking safaris introduced at Bakubung
                                  The Blue Train... a trip down luxury lane - Brian Berkman

                                  ICT
                                    Facebook Messenger: Handing over your privacy - Carey van Vlaanderen
                                    Big data is an information management issue, not a storage issue - Bryan Balfe
                                    2014 MTN App of the Year Awards reveals winners

                                    Logistics
                                      New scholar transport policy on the cards
                                      Tertiary qualifications provide relief to a skills strapped industry - Mario Landman
                                      Boeing, SAA and SkyNRG partner to produce aviation biofuel

                                      Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                        Oscar winner - Eugene Yiga
                                        New sponsor and venue for Eat Out awards
                                        One Ingredient, two thumbs up - Sindy Peters

                                        Automotive
                                          Marketing is not an act, it's a habit - Mbongeleni Hlomuka
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