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Current economic climate presents automotive opportunities
As we entered 2016, the economic outlook and business climate was still somewhat uncertain, casting some doubt on the future... read


More major carmakers caught in headlights of VW engine-rigging scandal

Major names in the auto industry found themselves caught in headlights of a global engine-rigging scandal on Friday as Volkswagen totted up the costs it faces so far... Read

Deloitte on unlocking the automotive market in Africa

In its inaugural report, Deloitte Africa Automotive Insights focuses on three key African economies where most business interest is currently being channelled, namely Nigeria, Kenya and Ethiopia... Read

#CommerceMonth: Q&A with Gumtree Auto's Jeff Osborne

Lauren Hartzenberg

As head of automotive for Gumtree SA and an authoritative voice in the media, we called on Jeff Osborne to provide insight into today's digital consumer... Read

Maintenance & Safety
Fiat Chrysler to recall more than one million vehicles
Fiat Chrysler announced the recall of more than one million vehicles after dozens of people were injured by cars they thought were locked in 'park' mode but kept moving... read
Manufacturing & Parts
Mitsubishi admits manipulating fuel-efficiency tests
Japanese automaker Mitsubishi admitted on Wednesday it manipulated pollution test data in more than 600,000 vehicles, after reports of misconduct sent its Tokyo-listed shares crashing... read
Continental expands West African footprint with new legal entity
Continental Tire will be expanding its presence in West Africa with the launch of a new legal entity for the region, based in Accra, the capital city of Ghana on 20 April 2016... read
Amidst present Saab struggles, history remains

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

From the surface, it would look like Saab is in danger of becoming irrelevant in the auto industry. And while it's entirely possible that Saab has manufactured its last vehicle, the reality is that the lure of Saab remains... read
Motoring Reviews
Kadjar is a new SUV challenger

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Following in the tracks of its popular Duster and Captur, Renault has launched a new three-model Kadjar in this country to take on some of the leading contenders in the tough C-segment SUV market... read
Astra is a performing star

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

The Opel Astra, 2016 European Car of the Year, has arrived in SA with a cabinet filled with prestigious international awards and a fleet of eight models ready to equal (and probably beat) not only the best... read
Retail & Rental
BMW sees long-term value in performance

Mark Smyth

You would be forgiven for thinking that BMW would open its second biggest standalone showroom in the world dedicated purely to its performance M-division cars in a country such as Germany, the US or the UK... read
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