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Solar car ready for sub-Saharan adventure
The Ilanga II, is ready for The 2015 African Solar Drive which will start on 18 June in Johannesburg... read more>>



Petrochemical
Engen highlights its youth-focused programmes to mark Youth Day
Engen looks forward to Youth Day on 16 June with mixed feelings of humility and pride, as it honours the contribution of the youth in our history, while looking back proudly on many years of support for youthful causes in soccer, education and safety... read more>>
Automotive
Bates GM uplift children with special needs
Children with special educational needs at the Wonderland School, in Port Shepstone, last week received a beacon of hope for the future in the form of a new classroom... read more>>
Hard challenges for single-contract transport operators
Transport operators, which are a key component of the economic fabric of rural towns, are finding it increasingly difficult to operate in a challenging environment... read more>>
Mercedes-Benz Golf Hall of Fame & Heritage Centre open ins in Cape Town
The South African Golf Heritage Trust recently hosted opening of the Mercedes-Benz Southern African Golf Hall of Fame and Heritage Centre at the Clock Tower precinct, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town... read more>>
Maintenance & Safety
When should you change your brake fluid?
Les McMaster, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association, answers the question, How often should you change your brake fluid? read more>>
Manufacturing & Parts
BEEP, BEEP: Volkswagen delivers 1,100 bicycles to 20 rural schools
As part of the Bicycle Education Empowerment Programme (BEEP), Volkswagen and partners Qhubeka, World Vision South Africa and World Vision Switzerland, delivered 600 bicycles to 11 rural schools in Nkonkobe, Eastern Cape. This adds to a total of 1,100 bicycles, following 500 that were delivered to 9 rural schools in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal in April... read more>>
The development of driverless cars poses insurance industry questions
The development and implementation of driverless cars is becoming more prominent on news channels, indicating that what we perceive as futuristic concepts are closer than we think to become part of our daily lives... read more>>
New technology improves Volkswagen's efficiency
The Paint Shop at Volkswagen's plant in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape has introduced advanced automated robot technology in the base coat interior painting process... read more>>
First National Battery keeps SA trucks moving
First National Battery, a subsidiary of JSE listed Metair, keeps SA trucks moving with its innovative, heavy-duty Raylite truck batteries - now with an extended two year warranty, offering even more support and reliability... read more>>
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