Motor sector support hits a cul-de-sac
- 12 Apr 2013 00:00 - Lynley Donnelly
- Incentives have come in for criticism but economic benefits outweigh costs, says state.
Zim battles to cope with flood of used cars streaming in
- 08 Feb 2013 09:14 - Jason Moyo
- Owning a second-hand Japanese vehicle in Zimbabwe has never been so easy. All one needs is a runner and a bribe.
Mechanics not just about grease
- 04 Nov 2011 15:54 - Victoria John
- The AA's school-leavers course offers insight into the world of mechanics.
Car makers cash in on subsidies
- 30 May 2011 15:32 - Lynley Donnelly
- Industrial incentives are costing taxpayers billions, with vehicle subsidies -- the largest expense -- totalling more than R51-billion.
BMW staff tighten their belts
- 17 Apr 2009 06:00 - David Gow
- The German group had €8-billion in cash at the end of 2008, when it saw profits drop to €921-million from more than €4-billion the previous year.
Bank pledges bail-out billions
- 18 Mar 2009 10:44 - David Gow
- The European Investment Bank's statutes state that its outstanding loans portfolio cannot exceed 250% of its capital.
A cautious helping hand
- 11 Feb 2009 13:45 - Lynley Donnelly
- Trevor Manuel's budget outlined cautious plans to aid some of South Africa's struggling business sectors, namely mining and the motor industry.
Lifeline may be too late
- 27 Jan 2009 06:00 - Andrew Clark
- Chrysler's position is widely considered to be the most perilous of Detroit's "big three" manufacturers.
