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But Congress has good reason not to favour the extension of a one-way deal.
South Africa’s automotive industry will see less investment in manufacturing if labour disputes continue, according to the carmakers’ association.
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/ 13 January 2012
UK-based carmakers making a fortune from emerging markets’ penchant for luxury vehicles.
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/ 21 December 2010
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/ 18 October 2010
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There were signs of hope in the South African automotive sector for modestly better domestic sales in 2010.
New fuel regulations will force carmakers to produce vehicles that get an average of 11.5kpl — more than required by the cash-for-clunkers programme
February held no relief for embattled new vehicle manufacturers, sales statistics released on Tuesday showed.
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/ 13 February 2009
European new cars sales fell 27% in January to the lowest level for 20 years, trade data showed on Friday.
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/ 12 January 2009
China posted a sharp fall in 2008 car sales growth on Monday as makers worldwide grapple with slowing demand.
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South African new vehicle sales decreased by 21,9% year-on-year to 39 062 units in June, it was reported on Wednesday.