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 | The merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) and Fiat S.p.A. became effective on 12 October. FCA is now the holding company for the Fiat Chrysler Group. read more>> |
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 | With its growing importance in value creation, companies are aligning their environmental sustainability goals with company strategy - vision, mission, purpose and values - and recognising its potential in reducing operational costs and increasing operational efficiency. read more>> |
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 | Michael Frans The automotive industry has become increasingly competitive in the past few years with manufacturers and brands jostling for a leadership position in both international and local markets. read more>> |
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 | The Competition Commission announced on Monday, 13 October that it was investigating various instances of collusive conduct in the market for the manufacture and supply of automotive components used to manufacture motor vehicles. read more>> |
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 | The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) recently hosted the semi-finals of the national WorldSkills competition for the three motor trade skills. read more>> |
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 | Henrie Geyser: motoring editor Volkswagen has expanded its popular people mover range with the introduction of its 7-speed DSG transmission in its 103kW Kombi, and it has also increased its lifestyle footprint with the addition of a new Cross Caddy model. read more>> |
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 | Research has indicated that 50% of women globally are dissatisfied with their vehicles, while 74% of women feel they are misunderstood by car manufacturers. read more>> |
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 | Toyota has reached a milestone after selling its seven-millionth hybrid vehicle. The latest million-unit-sales record was achieved in nine months. As at the end of September, the exact number reached was 7.053-million. read more>> |
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 | To further support the goal in creating a sustainable South Africa, Toyota introduced a programme to ensure all the dealers were participating in their quest to protect the environment. read more>> |
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 | The upgraded Suzuki Grand Vitara Summit is instantly recognisable by the updated grille, now finished in dark silver, while the roof rails are now finished in silver. read more>> |
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 | PARIS, FRANCE: New car sales in Europe rose by 6.4% in September, the thirteenth month of increases as a recovery in the market spreads across the continent. read more>> |
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 | WesBank, the provider of secured finance to the retail and corporate markets, and the National Automotive Council (NAC) of Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding whereby WesBank will offer its services to clients. The agreement aims to stimulate the sale of locally assembled vehicles in Nigeria. read more>> |
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 | Natasha Marrian A nominal increase in the fuel level nationally and an increase in motor vehicle licence fees in Gauteng were mooted as alternatives to electronic tolls by the African National Congress (ANC) in the province. read more>> |
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