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Brand reputation important for low-cost vehicle purchases
[Issued by Ipsos] One in every three South African car owners rated price as the most important purchase decision influencer, followed by brand reputation (16%), according to a recent study conducted by Ipsos... read more>>



Automotive
New government relations manager at GMSA
Elvis Hermans has been appointed as the new government relations and public policy manager at General Motors South Africa (GMSA). read more>>
Two new directors on Continental's board
Fayruz Abrahams and Sivuyile Boqwana have been appointed as directors to the board of Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA). read more>>
Components & Parts
Continental develops more energy efficient tyres
Experts from a wide variety of fields at Continental Tyre are working closely together in the research and development, testing and production sectors to make the tyre of the future even more energy efficient. read more>>
Fleet Management
New Kia models on show in Paris
Kia has announced that three of their models will be launched at the 2014 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris on 2 October - the new Kia Sorento and the enhanced versions of the Kia Rio and Kia Venga. read more>>
Manufacturing
Nissan sponsors next year's Africa Nations Cup
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is hoping that if it plays ball with African consumers, they will return the favour by kicking out its rivals. read more>>
Retail
Volvo's cute all-roader is a real charmer

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The South African market is swamped with crossover-urban-sports-utility- school taxi-mum- shopping wagons, each with its own foibles and charms, but one of the most charismatic of the new breed is Volvo's six-model V40 Cross Country range. read more>>
International
Bosch buys ZF Friedrichshafen
BERLIN, GERMANY: German electronic car parts maker Bosch it had bought the share of ZF Friedrichshafen in their co-venture, which could pave the way for ZF to buy a US rival. read more>>
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    'Learning from Cannes Lions' breakfast features Philip Thomas
    Loerie Awards: Part 2 - What happened on the night - Staff Reporter
    Here's why nobody is downloading your app and how to fix this - Andrew Lanning

    Medical
      Dementia Speaking Book to launch on World Alzheimer's Day

      Retail
        Retail robberies continue to climb
        Campaign to donate reading glasses for every purchased pair
        2014 Loerie Award winners - the retail perspective

        Government
          Police have crime under control claims Phiyega
          ICT to reform basic education claims Motshekga
          SA's water crisis in danger of deepening

          CSI
            LexisNexis SA initiates Cycle against Trafficking Challenge
            Queen of Soweto: A book in a dash - Jessica Taylor
            Clover Mama Afrika travels 7,000 kms to give back

            Finance
              Repo rate remains at 5.75%
              African Bank's failure affects every citizen - Rob Jeffrey
              Digital revolution will impact on Africa's banking sector - Frederic Guillou

              Agriculture
                TV programme calls youth to a career in agriculture
                Pioneer to unbundle its stake in Quantum Foods - Fifi Peters

                Building
                  Fifteen projects nominated for AfriSam-SAIA Award
                  Invitation to submit papers for POWER-GEN Africa
                  SA electricity pricing paralysing the poor - Thembie Chehore

                  GreenBiz
                    New campaign, new angle to tackle rhino poaching
                    Eco-Logic Award winners announced
                    Climate change: the South African scenario - Sindy Peters

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Startup Knight 2014 launched
                      Seed Academy offers free training for tech entrepreneurs
                      Research reveals what students want from future employers

                      Legal
                        Employment law specialists must offer more proactive services
                        Environmental licences suspended if an appeal is submitted - Sandra Gore, Helen Dagut and Gareth Howard
                        New methods to protect trade marks in cyber space - Alissa Nayanah and Mariƫtte du Plessis

                        Manufacturing
                          New rolling stock will develop local manufacturing - Bekezela Phakathi
                          Magnets protect plants and pull extra profits

                          Property
                            Green buildings make economic sense
                            Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable
                            Why the property market growth is sustainable - Andrew Golding

                            Education
                              ANA assessment week underway
                              Mustadafin Foundation gives Cape Flat's families hope with adult literacy programme
                              Addressing the root cause of unemployment in SA

                              Tourism
                                SA Tourism to open marketing office in Sao Paulo
                                Richmond to host Heritage South Africa's National Symposium
                                Onboard City Sightseeing Johannesburg - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Infor Dynamic Science Labs pioneers new applications
                                  SA tech companies can hold their own against the best
                                  Protect data availability to comply with POPI - Jos Floor

                                  Logistics
                                    FlySafair taking off on 16 October
                                    E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations
                                    Boeing 737-800 replica to visit schools

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Music and emotion: A soprano on song - Roger Metcalfe
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