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Automotive Industry

United States bans Chinese and Russian tech in vehicles over national security fears
World
/ 23 September 2024

United States bans Chinese and Russian tech in vehicles over national security fears

China hit back by saying Washington was taking ‘discriminatory action’ against its companies

By Thomas Urbain
Volvo EX30: Futuristic driving meets the challenges of electric charging in South Africa
Motoring
/ 22 June 2024

Volvo EX30: Futuristic driving meets the challenges of electric charging in South Africa

While the car itself ticks all the boxes, the infrastructure in our country still does not adequately support electric vehicles

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons
Partner Content
/ 5 March 2024

Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons

BMW and Suzuki each took home three category wins; a testament to their quality, innovation and consumer appeal

By Partner Content
Toyota SA is leading the pack in car sales
Motoring
/ 10 December 2023

Toyota SA is leading the pack in car sales

Sales data provides a fascinating snapshot of the competitive landscape in the automobile industry

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Hot race at entry level for South Africa’s best pre-owned car
Article
/ 28 September 2018

Hot race at entry level for South Africa’s best pre-owned car

Running costs, reliability and extra features will be key elements in the choice of winners

By Advertorial
Rent-out-your-car company gets €31-million to expand
Article
/ 2 May 2016

Rent-out-your-car company gets €31-million to expand

French start-up lets people hire out their cars in much the same way Airbnb runs a market for houses.

By Staff Reporter
Mercedes-Benz to invest a further R3-billion in SA
Article
/ 16 October 2013

Mercedes-Benz to invest a further R3-billion in SA

Mercedes Benz plans to push ahead with a R3-billion investment plan, despite other car makers’ concerns over labour instability.

By Staff Reporter
Strikes hinder car production in SA
Article
/ 18 September 2013

Strikes hinder car production in SA

Worker strikes at car and vehicle part manufacturers have impacted negatively on production lines at South African automakers.

By Wendell Roelf
SA autoworkers to discuss pay demand amid strike
Article
/ 29 August 2013

SA autoworkers to discuss pay demand amid strike

Workers from the automotive industry will meet to discuss revising pay demands as the strike involving 30 000 people enters its 11th day.

By Andre Janse Van Vuuren
No striking SAA workers allowed at airport, says Acsa
Article
/ 26 August 2013

No striking SAA workers allowed at airport, says Acsa

Acsa will not permit demonstrations on airport premises during a strike by Satawu members at airline SAA’s technical department.

By Sapa and Reuters
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Article
/ 6 June 2009

What’s bad for GM is good for the world

The official line is that GM is not dead, it’s just regrouping.

By Aditya Chakrabortty
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Article
/ 28 May 2009

GM talks with Europe break down, Chrysler future on hold

The US auto industry faced an uncertain future after talks with Germany on the fate of General Motors’ Opel unit collapsed.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 March 2009

Nobody lives in Rosslyn …

… but many make their livelihoods there. Faranaaz Parker, Qudsiya Karrim and Percy Mabandu report.

By Faranaaz Parker, Qudsiya Karrim and Percy Mabandu
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Article
/ 11 March 2009

Toyota workers face three-day week

Toyota, the world’s biggest carmaker, is considering plans to put its European workforce on a three-day week.

By David Gow
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Article
/ 5 September 2008

The end of the car guard?

Mercedes has launched a space-age self-parking car, writes Sukasha Singh

By Sukasha Singh
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Article
/ 14 June 2008

More motor dealers shut up shop

Over 50 vehicle dealerships across the country have shut up shop since the beginning of the year because of plunging sales, according to industry.

By Staff Reporter and Matuma Letsoalo Author

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