17 Oct Contact Submit news Advertise List company View newsletter Share Home
  My account

Automotive

BizWeekly top stories
Next generation Mahindra Pik Up makes its way to SA
Next generation Mahindra Pik Up makes its way to SA
read
Photo by toine Garnier on Unsplash
From survival to significance: the role of the SA automotive sector

Mike Whitfield

One sector, in particular, has made a dramatic change in South Africa's short history as a democracy. Yet its growth is often overlooked... Read

Cartrack puts pedal to metal
Cartrack puts pedal to metal

Cartrack, a global provider of fleet management, stolen vehicle recovery, and insurance telematics, will hire 300 people in the next 12 months to meet the demand for its products... Read

FCA readies itself for the future
FCA readies itself for the future

The National Sales Companies of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are due to take the next step towards full integration under the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles South Africa (FCASA) banner from early in 2018... Read

Automotive
Crimson, YouKnow launch social analytics-based trends report
Crimson, YouKnow launch social analytics-based trends report

Jessica Tennant

YouKnow Digital in partnership with consumer insights platform Crimson Hexagon launched the South African Consumer Trends Report today, 12 October... read
Uber's productive four years of economic transformation
Uber's productive four years of economic transformation

Emma Okonji

Uber has in the last four years of its operation in Africa, changed perspectives in the transportation system while using technology to drive economic transformation in the sector. read
Fuel & Energy
New heavy-duty trucks run on liquefied natural gas, biogas
New heavy-duty trucks run on liquefied natural gas, biogas
Volvo Trucks has introduced Euro 6-compliant heavy-duty trucks running on liquefied natural gas or biogas. read
Dealers
Nhlanhla Thabede is steering the way to a better future for the children of Bergville
Nhlanhla Thabede is steering the way to a better future for the children of Bergville

Issued by Volkswagen South Africa

Nhlanhla Thabede is the coach of the six promising cyclists from Bergville, who received bicycles through the Volkswagen Blue Bikes project... read
The world of second-hand cars, five things you should know
The world of second-hand cars, five things you should know

Issued by We Buy Cars

The secret to purchasing a good second-hand car lies in preparation and decision-making and not, as most assume, in negotiations. If you are in the market for a new car, you can save a lot of money by following these tips... read
Isuzu expands offering in sub-Saharan Africa
Isuzu expands offering in sub-Saharan Africa
Isuzu dealers in 14 left-hand motoring countries across sub-Saharan Africa can now offer the KB 4x4 crew cab X-Rider model to their customers... read
Shyft crowned MTN Business App of the Year
Shyft crowned MTN Business App of the Year
At the 2017 MTN Business App of the Year Awards, which took place on Thursday, 12 October 2017, Shyft was named the overall winner... read
Toyota gears up to unveil GR HV Sports Concept
Toyota gears up to unveil GR HV Sports Concept
The world premiere of the aggressive matte-black GR HV Sports Concept will take place at the Tokyo Motor Show late this month... read
Events & Shows
Ian Schofield
South African racers head to Formula Ford Festival
Seven South African racers of the Investchem Formula 1600 championship will be taking part in the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch in Kent, England from 21-22 October 2017... read
Cars.co.za Consumer Awards finalists announced
Cars.co.za Consumer Awards finalists announced
Cars.co.za has announced the finalists of the 2017/18 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards - powered by WesBank... read
Maintenance
BMW's bogus fee bumped
BMW's bogus fee bumped
In a move likely to send shock waves through the country's motor dealership networks, BMW Financial Services - the car maker's vehicle finance subsidiary - has been ordered by the National Credit Regulator to refund... read
International
California to allow autonomous cars without driver
California to allow autonomous cars without driver
California officials have unveiled new regulations that would allow autonomous vehicles to operate on state roads in test projects without a human operator... read
More International
Business
Top five South African consumer trends - Euromonitor
Top five South African consumer trends - Euromonitor
Global market intelligence company, Euromonitor International, has just released the latest results of the 2017 Global Consumer Trends survey. read
Jobs offered
Cartoon
[Bizcommunitoon] Royal Sponsorships

More cartoons

Twitter bird white  Twitter
Ferrari
@Ferrari
Looking back at our glorious past at the @MuseoFerrari in #Maranello. #Ferrari https://t.co/QhV28CZBmM
MercedesBenz
@MercedesBenz
It does the league justice. The new E- Class Cabriolet. See it in theaters November 17th. #JusticeLeague... https://t.co/5J8WXkUbsL
McLarenAuto
@McLarenAuto
Step into the driver's seat of the #McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo. Available exclusively in GT Sport for Pla... https://t.co/hXs26U8rLb
ToyotaMotorCorp
@ToyotaMotorCorp
"Hey, there's something different about you today." Imagine a car that understands your mood & gives ideas... https://t.co/f0OvAnvhHA
DucatiMotor
@DucatiMotor
The #Monster821 gets an update while remaining faithful to its 100% Monster personality. Discover it:... https://t.co/twLPz3Kqhe
_ArriveAlive
@_ArriveAlive
RT @_ArriveAlive: Pedestrian Safety in SA and the Threat of Illegal and Unsafe Crossing of Freeways https://t.co/omk2Xj7NWt #ArriveAlive @R...
GlobalNCAP
@GlobalNCAP
RT @StoptheCrash: 12 major Chinese manufacturers commit to fit all new models with life saving technology #ESC by 2018 #StopTheCrash https:...
More tweetsFollow

Industries

Follow us
FacebookTwitterLinkedInYouTubeGoogle+InstagramDownload appRSS

Follow us
FacebookTwitterLinkedInYouTubeGoogle+InstagramDownload appRSS


Press releases: Distribute your news professionally to over 170 000 subscribers across various industries. Read more about our press offices.

Editorial: We welcome your news, views and comments! Email press releases, invitations, interview requests, and proposals to automotivenews@bizcommunity.com and exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-automotive@bizcommunity.com.

Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales@bizcommunity.com and read more about our advertising rates.

Cape Town, 1st Floor, 4 Treaty Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460
© 2017 Bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved.
Unsubscribe, Newsletter subscription. Subscribe. Change email address. Change frequency to DAILY.