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Hino tops NADA DSI Awards honours
This year’s National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey Awards saw Hino take a Platinum accolade – the only manufacturer to achieve...
FAW throws down the gauntlet
FAW’s recently launched, locally built 6.130 FL medium truck has been specifically configured to meet the needs of southern and central African markets, according...
‘Exports crucial to auto sector sustainability’
Export-oriented business is crucial for the long-term sustainability of South Africa’s automotive industry, according to Neale Hill, managing director of the Ford Motor Company...
Positive response to used-oil management
Used oil is a valuable resource which, if disposed of correctly, can be recycled and used again Members of South Africa’s independent motor repair...
Ready for SATC?
The impact of disruptive transport technologies in southern Africa forms the theme for this year’s Southern African Transport Conference (SATC). The annual SATC is regarded...
Botswana gears up for niche trade show
Electra Mining Botswana, a niche trade show that is scheduled to take place at the Gaborone Fairgrounds in September, has been designed to support...
MAN racks up hybrid bus sales
Since the delivery of its first hybrid bus in May 2010, vehicles in MAN’s range of Lion’s City EfficientHybrids are plying routes in more...
‘Carbon tax detrimental to the economy’
South Africa has implemented a carbon tax as part of its international commitment to reducing greenhouse gases. Observers believe that, while the move by...
Warehousing award for Fiat Chrysler
Consistent and reliable service delivery from the South African arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sees its parts warehouse scoop a Branch of the Year...
Cummins focuses on Africa
Engine manufacturer Cummins sets its sights on breaking production and service records in its centennial year – with African business opportunities listed as a...
Zimbabwe looks to re-establish its motor industry
With a view to reviving large scale vehicle manufacturing in Zimbabwe, members of that country’s motor industry recently visited South Africa to see how...
Product innovation in the spotlight
Entries are open for Automechanika Johannesburg’s 2019 Innovation Awards. Winning products will receive winning treatment at the automotive aftermarket’s event of the year, to...
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