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Connected car, connected home... connected life
Connected car, connected home... connected life
[Michael Frans] We're locked-into a never ceasing journey: one where technology plays an increasingly central role... read


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New vehicle sales in May fall 10.3%

South Africa's new vehicle market continued to decline this past month, with total industry sales of only 42,907 new vehicles sold - a 10.3% fall. Within this, respective drops of 12.9% and 5.3% were seen... Read

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VW profits whiplashed by 'dieselgate' scandal

Volkswagen suffered whiplash from a massive engine-rigging scandal as profits slumped in the first quarter, but the embattled German auto giant insisted things were not as bad... Read

New senior appointment for Ford Middle East and Africa
New senior appointment for Ford Middle East and Africa

Jacques Brent, currently vice president marketing, Asia Pacific, has been appointed president, Middle East and Africa, effective 1 July 2016... Read

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Kia Motors SA introduces unlimited mileage warranty
Kia Motors SA introduces unlimited mileage warranty
Kia Motors has announced the launch of their new five-year/unlimited mileage warranty in South Africa. The warranty is applicable to the entire Kia model range as of 1 June 2016... read
Manufacturing & Parts
Mahindra mulls local assembly
Mahindra mulls local assembly

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Indian motor company Mahindra & Mahindra hoped to start building vehicles in SA within five years, executive director Pawan Goenka hinted on Thursday. Though there was no fixed timetable... read
Ferrari wins International Engine of the Year award
Ferrari wins International Engine of the Year award
The International Engine of the Year Award ceremony was held in Stuttgart yesterday, with 63 jurors from more than 30 countries deliberating which car engine to crown the best in the world... read
Retail & Rental
Vehicle exports move into top gear
Vehicle exports move into top gear
Exports of locally manufactured vehicles recently bounced back strongly, growing by 39% from 23,602 vehicles in April 2015 to 32,856 in April 2016... read
International
China's futuristic bus allows cars to pass underneath its carriages
China's futuristic bus allows cars to pass underneath its carriages

Kate Walker

China is ranked as one of the countries with the worst traffic congestion in the world. In 2010, its national highway spanning 50 lanes was completely gridlocked for twelve days... read
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From left: Edward Brown, World Vision Ethiopia national director; In-Shik Kim, president of Korea International Cooperation Agency; Roman Tesfay, First Lady of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Jin-Haeng Chung, president of Hyundai Motor Group; Soon-Nam Lee, president of Kia Middle East & Africa regional headquarters.
Kia Motors to build auto mechanic training centres in East Africa
Kia Motors will build training centres for mechanics in Ethiopia and Kenya in a bid to contribute to their economies by providing education for young people... read
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Business
Value through long-term relationships
Value through long-term relationships

Jane Stevenson

Relationships fuel business success. Business owners often get caught up in conversations around the details of what they sell rather than focusing on critical conversations around building relationships. This extends not only to clients but to suppliers, employees, and *gasp* even our competitors... read
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How to boost your boardroom presence

Hansie Smit

I've been in 12 boardrooms none of which had en suite bathroom; all of which terrified me. The best way to counter that fear, I've found, was to let my mind wander at will to create the impression - to me at least - that I'm anywhere but in a boardroom... read
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