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R2b invested to expand Dunlop SA plant
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) is investing R2 billion to upgrade and expand its Dunlop tyre manufacturing plant at Ladysmith... read


Automotive
First SA Festival of Motoring draws big brands
There is already strong support from the local motor industry for the first South African Festival of Motoring which takes place at the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit, Midrand, from 31 August to 4 September... read
Maintenance & Safety
Hyundai implements Jam Alert device to prevent car-jamming
There's been a reported spike in car jamming in South Africa whereby thieves use remote locking devices to block the signal of your remote control key and gain access into your vehicle... read
Manufacturing & Parts
Manufacturing heads push for harmonisation
The world's leading manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines have called for further progress in regulatory harmonisation and closer cooperation among European, North American... read
Taxing times for the tyre industry
Consumers are under pressure. Interest rates have gone up, food prices are rocketing and there has already been a huge increase in the fuel price this year. The latter is partly as a result of the 30c a litre levy... read
Retail & Rental
Branding and Mustang

Jeff Nemeth

17 April was Global Ford Mustang Day and the 50th anniversary of the iconic vehicle. It's been a brand that keeps on giving too, going through many reiterations in the past 50 years while retaining... read
VW says sales down 1.3% in first quarter
Embattled German carmaker Volkswagen has said that worldwide sales of its own-brand cars were down 1.3% in the first three months of this year, with gains seen only in the Asia-Pacific region and... read
Opel's 2016 European Car of the Year arrives in SA
Opel's award-winning eleventh generation Astra which was crowned the 2016 European Car of the Year just last month has reached South African showrooms. The Astra, which arrives at dealers... read
Renault's new Kadjar hits SA market
The new Renault Kadjar SUV Crossover is set to make its mark on one of South Africa's most hotly contested vehicle categories. New Kadjar expands Renault's presence in this segment... read
The success of Tesla's Model 3 goes far beyond its affordability

Chris Ebbert

Tesla Motors has already established its electric cars as fast, well-sized and capable of competing with petrol cars in how far they can go without needing a recharge. Now, the US firm run by Elon Musk... read
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