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Metair interim headline earnings decrease slightly
[Colleen Goko] Vehicle-parts manufacturer Metair Investments (MTA) on Wednesday, 19 August 2015, said it had made "excellent progress" on delivering the group strategy... read more>>



Petrochemical
Engen introduces cashless payment options
Engen has introduced a range of fast and secure cashless forecourt payment options that brings convenience to motorists and protects their payment safety and security. It has updated its integrated payment solution for faster payments using contactless payment cards. Contactless-enabled bank cards can be used for purchases under R200... read more>>
Opportunity for women to make their mark in fuel industry
South Africa's industry is in dire need of transformation, with figures from the Department of Energy showing that the average effective narrow-based black shareholding is 18.91%. Of this percentage, representation for black women stands at only 6.72%... read more>>
Automotive
A female F1 champion? It's just a matter of time

Amanda Davies

If I've spent my career being asked questions about being a woman in sports journalism - just imagine what it's like for the women who work in F1. And I'm not talking about the grid girls... read more>>
The Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster - Unrestrained Exhilaration

Stephen Sandmann

The supercar industry has been abuzz after Lamborghini announced their latest monster machine - the Aventador SV Roadster... read more>>
Graffiti helps brand power solar car
Graffiti has applied its extensive expertise to designing, wrapping and branding the University of KwaZulu-Natal's solar car, set to compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in October 2015... read more>>
Duster given a dab of ooh-la-la

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Renault's popular Duster has been given a mid-life cosmetic make-over to enhance its already cute and cheeky looks to further strengthen its grip on the competitive B-SUV segment... read more>>
Toeing the line on tow truck assistance
Having your car towed can be a very negative experience if you end up dealing with a dubious tow truck company... read more>>

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Maintenance & Safety
Service plan is convenient and cost effective
The question of whether it makes financial sense to buy a service plan for a used car or a vehicle out of its warranty period always raises debate... read more>>
Cartrack TVC focuses on fleet
Grey Africa has been tasked with finding a strong message that remains realistic to the brand's fundamentals while also ensuring a retail push for Cartrack's Fleet products... read more>>
Quick dealing with a windscreen chip or crack is key
While windscreens are specifically designed to provide structural support for the vehicle, as well as to stand up to the stress of travelling, damage does inevitably occur... read more>>
Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson launches test ride competition
Take a test ride on a Dark Custom Bike and win an all expenses paid trip to the USA to design and create your own custom motorcycle with head Harley Motorcycle stylist... read more>>
Retail & Rental
Tips for selling your car
Hooray! It's time to buy a new car! But what's to be done with the old one? read more>>
Honda joins the crossover gang

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Honda, which already caters for a wide range of local motoring tastes with 51 vehicle choices, has joined the lucrative and rapidly growing swing to trendy urban crossovers with the introduction of a pretty and practical HR-V fun-wagon... read more>>
Business
Choosing your business' fiscal year

Sophie Baker

When starting a business, you will need to elect when your fiscal year starts and ends... read more>>
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