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Autonomous vehicles to reshape the global economy
Autonomous vehicles to reshape the global economy
Forrester, in collaboration with Christian Austin and Sal Schiano, has researched the downstream impact of widespread automation in transportation... read
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The role of cities in the next automotive revolution

Trevor Hill

Ever-increasing urbanisation and the subsequent demand for development of cities is the catalyst needed to bridge both the greatest challenges and most creative solutions for a future of the automotive sector... Read

How did the VW camper turn into a £90,000 icon?
How did the VW camper turn into a £90,000 icon?

Only a handful of cars have ever managed to be considered both cute and cool at the same time. Fewer still acquire the kind of status that makes them sought-after collectors' pieces in old age... Read

#RideRoundup: Volvo S90 gets sporty, new Range Rover Velar, Peugeot 3008 SUV
#RideRoundup: Volvo S90 gets sporty, new Range Rover Velar, Peugeot 3008 SUV

Ilse van den Berg

In our #RideRoundup this week, we take a quick look at the sporty Volvo S90 R-Design, the new Range Rover Velar, as well as the Peugeot 3008 SUV... Read

Fuel & Energy
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Nigeria signs oil financing deals with Shell, Chevron
Nigeria has signed financing deals with oil majors Shell and Chevron to develop projects that would boost reserves and revenue, the state-run oil firm said this week... read

WOMEN'S MONTH
Standard Bank announces 2017 Top Women Awards finalists
Standard Bank announces 2017 Top Women Awards finalists

Issued by Topco Media

The awards attracted a flood of entries for this year's 14th annual ceremony, which will take place at Emperors Palace on 17 August, before a host of business and government leaders, along with celebrities... read
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Accessories
Call for motorcycle dealers to stock Vermont Sales products
Call for motorcycle dealers to stock Vermont Sales products
Tool and accessory company, Vermont Sales, is looking for selected motorcycle dealers to stock a range of its products... read
AutoTech
Aston Martin: an unlikely ambassador for electric cars
Aston Martin: an unlikely ambassador for electric cars

Chris Ebbert

Aston Martin has historically been Britain's number one stronghold of virile, automotive traditionalism, always offering vehicles with a robust core of well-proven, rather conventional technology... read
Dealers
Motoring icon celebrates 50 years with a growl
Motoring icon celebrates 50 years with a growl

Issued by By Design Communications

To mark its half-century, Mercedes-AMG is calling on South Africans to imitate its distinctive engine growl on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or any other social media channel... read
New-vehicle sales rise 4.1% to 46,719 units
New-vehicle sales rise 4.1% to 46,719 units

David Furlonger

New-vehicle sales rose 4.1% in July, compared to July 2016, from 44,870 to 46,719... (video) read
Events & Shows
Automechanika means business and business means Automechanika
Automechanika means business and business means Automechanika

Issued by Automechanika

Automechanika Johannesburg has become entrenched on the sub-Saharan African motor industry business calendar as an event where involvement, be it as an exhibitor or a trade visitor, is an imperative... read
Safety
New Advantage Plus offers maximum benefits to Tiger Wheel & Tyre shoppers
New Advantage Plus offers maximum benefits to Tiger Wheel & Tyre shoppers

Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Tiger Wheel & Tyre's new programme to reward customers, Advantage Plus, gives exclusive access to members-only special offers, great deals and the means to quickly and securely access the brand's online store... read
International
Diesel at cross-roads as Germany's car bosses, politicians meet
Diesel at cross-roads as Germany's car bosses, politicians meet
BERLIN, Germany: Bosses of Germany's powerful car industry and top politicians have met on the fate of diesel engines, as the sector faces an existential threat after a colossal pollution cheating scandal... read
Toyota discussing stronger alliance with Mazda
Toyota discussing stronger alliance with Mazda
TOKYO, Japan: Toyota has announced that it would discuss strengthening its partnership with Mazda as reports said they were close to a deal on a capital tie-up and building a $1.6bn factory in the US... read
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Business
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City of Cape Town announces road closures
The City of Cape Town has announced temporary road closures in parts of the CBD today, Tuesday, 8 August 2017, to accommodate two gatherings which have been approved... read
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