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Honda mounts ad blitz to urge repair of Takata airbags

17 Mar 2015

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9 Feb 2015

What is the big deal about having a roadworthy car?

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What is the big deal about having a roadworthy car?

9 Jan 2015

Is your commercial vehicle fleet roadworthy?

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6 Jan 2015

Used tyres a challenge to increase road safety

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15 Dec 2014

Armoured cars big hit

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Armoured cars big hit

Shaun Smillie 8 Dec 2014

Local Swift models safe - Suzuki Auto SA

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Local Swift models safe - Suzuki Auto SA

20 Nov 2014

GM ordered new ignition switches prior to recall: report

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GM ordered new ignition switches prior to recall: report

10 Nov 2014

Datsun Go fails crash test but is on sale in SA

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Datsun Go fails crash test but is on sale in SA

Mark Smyth 10 Nov 2014

Plan a safe, hassle-free holiday trip this December

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Plan a safe, hassle-free holiday trip this December

10 Nov 2014

RAF's Eugene Watson says a record R22.2bn was paid out to claimants by the RAF in the previous financial year but points out that there are still 232,285 claims waiting to be resolved. Image:

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Crash survivors get R22.2bn from RAF

30 Oct 2014

Tips for a safe holiday trip

Tourism & Travel

Tips for a safe holiday trip

29 Oct 2014

A truck driver has blamed faulty brakes for the major accident that killed four, injured 20 an damaged almost 50 vehicles. Now there are calls for unroadworthy trucks to be impounded. Image:

Law Enforcement

Unsafe trucks should be confiscated, impounded

22 Oct 2014

RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition

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RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition

21 Oct 2014

Gauteng Traffic Police spokesman Obed Sibasa said witnesses told him that the truck was speeding before it ploughed into at least 48 cars leaving two people dead and a number injured. Image: Facebook

Safety

Forensic team to take killer truck apart

15 Oct 2014

The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed itself to improving township economies and protecting foreign nationals who run spaza shops in townships around the country. Image: Wikipedia

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Gauteng commissions township economy study

10 Oct 2014

A roadblock in the Northern Cape stopped 958 cars over the weekend and found just one overloaded truck but issued 75 summonses for unroadworthy vehicles or unlicenced drivers. Image:

Law Enforcement

Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

More Matshediso 6 Oct 2014

Tracker's Michael Nieuwoudt claims that electronic devices and driver monitoring is improving driving habits in South Africa. Image: Flickr

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3 Oct 2014

Steel output from manufacturers has reduced sharply as a result of the strike among metal workers earlier this year. Image: ArcelorMittal

Manufacturing

Strikes hurt metal output in SA

Mark Allix 25 Sep 2014

Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

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Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

29 Aug 2014

FSB's Jonathan Dixon says significant changes are on the cards for insurers and one of the most significant is the principle of Treating Customers Fairly. Image:

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Regulatory changes face insurance sector

25 Aug 2014

Metair's Theo Loock says the investment in Mutlu Akü added R880m in revenue to the group. Image: Metair

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Metair's results bolstered by Mutlu Akü deal

Mark Allix 20 Aug 2014

Redisa's Stacey Davidson says that Langkloof Bricks is the only company actually recycling tyres at the moment. Image: Redisa

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Redisa recycling plants operating in Eastern Cape

20 Aug 2014

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

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Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

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Gauteng Premier David Makhura has urged Reiger Park residents to work with government to create jobs and small enterprises in the township. Image:

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Makhura to help Reiger Park create jobs

12 Aug 2014

Sanral's spokesman Vusi Mona says that R745m will be spent on initial work aimed at improving the road between East London and Port Elizabeth. Image:

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Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

12 Aug 2014

DTI Minister Rob Davies says incentives for the automotive, clothing and textile industries are paying dividends for South Africa's economic growth. Image: GCIS

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Automotive and textile sectors to get more support

23 Jul 2014

Wheel clamps may be used in centres where able-bodied people illegally park in disabled bays. Alternatively, the vehicle may be towed away. Image: Wikipedia

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2 Jul 2014

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Apprenticeships have significant financial benefits

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Honda mounts ad blitz to urge repair of Takata airbags

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17 Mar 2015

Motorists - you can still save more

AutomotiveMotorists - you can still save more

9 Feb 2015

What is the big deal about having a roadworthy car?

AutomotiveWhat is the big deal about having a roadworthy car?

9 Jan 2015

Is your commercial vehicle fleet roadworthy?

AutomotiveIs your commercial vehicle fleet roadworthy?

6 Jan 2015

Used tyres a challenge to increase road safety

AutomotiveUsed tyres a challenge to increase road safety

15 Dec 2014

Armoured cars big hit

AutomotiveArmoured cars big hit

Shaun Smillie 8 Dec 2014

Local Swift models safe - Suzuki Auto SA

AutomotiveLocal Swift models safe - Suzuki Auto SA

20 Nov 2014

GM ordered new ignition switches prior to recall: report

AutomotiveGM ordered new ignition switches prior to recall: report

10 Nov 2014

Datsun Go fails crash test but is on sale in SA

AutomotiveDatsun Go fails crash test but is on sale in SA

Mark Smyth 10 Nov 2014

Plan a safe, hassle-free holiday trip this December

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10 Nov 2014

RAF's Eugene Watson says a record R22.2bn was paid out to claimants by the RAF in the previous financial year but points out that there are still 232,285 claims waiting to be resolved. Image:

GovernmentCrash survivors get R22.2bn from RAF

30 Oct 2014

Tips for a safe holiday trip

Tourism & TravelTips for a safe holiday trip

29 Oct 2014

A truck driver has blamed faulty brakes for the major accident that killed four, injured 20 an damaged almost 50 vehicles. Now there are calls for unroadworthy trucks to be impounded. Image:

GovernmentUnsafe trucks should be confiscated, impounded

22 Oct 2014

RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition

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21 Oct 2014

Gauteng Traffic Police spokesman Obed Sibasa said witnesses told him that the truck was speeding before it ploughed into at least 48 cars leaving two people dead and a number injured. Image: Facebook

AutomotiveForensic team to take killer truck apart

15 Oct 2014

The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed itself to improving township economies and protecting foreign nationals who run spaza shops in townships around the country. Image: Wikipedia

GovernmentGauteng commissions township economy study

10 Oct 2014

A roadblock in the Northern Cape stopped 958 cars over the weekend and found just one overloaded truck but issued 75 summonses for unroadworthy vehicles or unlicenced drivers. Image:

GovernmentNorthern Cape road block stops faulty cars

More Matshediso 6 Oct 2014

Tracker's Michael Nieuwoudt claims that electronic devices and driver monitoring is improving driving habits in South Africa. Image: Flickr

ICTSouth Africans using technology to improve road safety

3 Oct 2014

Steel output from manufacturers has reduced sharply as a result of the strike among metal workers earlier this year. Image: ArcelorMittal

ManufacturingStrikes hurt metal output in SA

Mark Allix 25 Sep 2014

Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

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29 Aug 2014

FSB's Jonathan Dixon says significant changes are on the cards for insurers and one of the most significant is the principle of Treating Customers Fairly. Image:

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25 Aug 2014

Metair's Theo Loock says the investment in Mutlu Akü added R880m in revenue to the group. Image: Metair

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Redisa's Stacey Davidson says that Langkloof Bricks is the only company actually recycling tyres at the moment. Image: Redisa

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Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

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Gauteng Premier David Makhura has urged Reiger Park residents to work with government to create jobs and small enterprises in the township. Image:

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12 Aug 2014

Sanral's spokesman Vusi Mona says that R745m will be spent on initial work aimed at improving the road between East London and Port Elizabeth. Image:

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DTI Minister Rob Davies says incentives for the automotive, clothing and textile industries are paying dividends for South Africa's economic growth. Image: GCIS

GovernmentAutomotive and textile sectors to get more support

23 Jul 2014

Wheel clamps may be used in centres where able-bodied people illegally park in disabled bays. Alternatively, the vehicle may be towed away. Image: Wikipedia

AutomotiveDisabled parking hotline

2 Jul 2014

All-new Ford Transit subjected to extreme endurance tests

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20 Jun 2014

Gains in motor trade sales made in March were reversed in April according to Stats SA. Image: Ratch0013

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20 Jun 2014

Liberty's Nicholas van der Nest says giving away free insurance cover to young people will convince them of its necessity. Image:

FinanceSA's people under-insured by R24trn

18 Jun 2014

SA Taxi will no longer finance old taxis as these tend to be unreliable. Image:

FinanceSA Taxi's cash pile opens new frontiers

12 Jun 2014

Johannesburg Metro Police are providing armed escorts to Rea Vaya buses after the buses were stoned by thugs. Image:

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Penelope Mashego 26 May 2014

RABS Bill published for comment

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19 May 2014

Motor trade sales increased by 2,9% in March. Image: Beeboys

AutomotiveMotor trade sales up 2.9% in March

16 May 2014

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AutomotiveGWM rolls out service plan options

16 May 2014

Women in the second trimester of pregnancy are more likely to have an accident than other women drivers. The assertion has been termed "baseless" by a Durban gynaecologist. Image:

AutomotivePregnancy puts drivers on edge

13 May 2014

Sober motorists in KwaZulu-Natal were rewarded with shopping vouchers or free toll passes during a roadblock in the province last week. Image:

GovernmentRoadblock cheers motorists

5 May 2014

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