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Lufthansa, Subsidiaries Suspend Flights to Israel

German airline Lufthansa and its subsidiaries Swiss and Austrian Airlines have announced the temporary suspension of all flights to Israel. This decision is due to the current conflict in the Middle East. Four flights scheduled between now and 7 am (0500GMT) on Saturday morning have been cancelled so far, a Lufthansa ...

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Mammoet Joins ESTA Workgroup to Establish New Stabilising Guidelines for SPMTs  

Operation guidelines adopted by DNV, raising safety standards for complex equipment  Mammoet (www.mammoet.com) has supported ESTA to establish new stability guidelines for Self-Propelled Modular Trailers (SPMTs) when transporting large and heavy loads.   Leading the project at Mammoet is Ludo Mous, Director of Operations for Europe. With over 30 years ...

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BAIC Showcases Technological Advancements in Beijing

              Media representatives from various European countries recently visited Beijing, the capital of China, to witness the advancements in technology and innovation. This visit aimed to highlight Beijing as a benchmark enterprise for technology and innovation, showcasing its commitment to cutting-edge developments. On the ...

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Volkswagen Announces R4 Billion Investment in Kariega Plant

Today (Tuesday, 16 April 2024 ), Volkswagen Group Africa announced a R4 billion investment in its manufacturing plant in Kariega. The investment will be used to upgrade facilities in various areas in preparation for the addition of a third model to its production line-up from 2027. Most of the R4 ...

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Nissan Daring Africa 2024 Crosses into Zimbabwe

Nissan Zimbabwe spokesperson, Lucas Taruvinga, Amtec Motors CEO, has welcomed the Nissan Daring Africa 2024 expedition team to Zimbabwe. The crew, in their four Nissan Navaras and X-Trail support vehicle, are well into their eight-country odyssey across Africa. The expedition crossed into Zimbabwe to meet at Mutare, then joining selected local ...

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Exotic Chery Models Sparkle As Carloha Nigeria Tickles Customers at Festival Mall

It was another great experience for lovers and patrons of Chery, last weekend,  as Carloha Nigeria, authorised  national dealer of Chery in Nigeria, took its ongoing  Chery extravaganza to the Festival Mall, Festac Town, Lagos, from April 11 to April 14, 2024,. With exotic and eco-friendly Chery line-up on display, the beautiful ...

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RMI, HWK Launch 2nd Round of  Innovative EV Pilot Training Module in Tshwane

As South Africa moves towards Alternative Energy Vehicles (AEVs), South African automotive manufacturers are expanding the array of brands, models, and derivatives within Electric and Hybrid vehicles. It is therefore imperative that training stays aligned with this trend.   The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), and the Chamber of Crafts Erfurt, ...

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Victory For Wehrlein After Last Lap HeartBreak For Rowland

In another dramatic turn of events at the Misano E-Prix, Pascal Wehrlein  of the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team emerged triumphant after an intense battle for Round 7 of the  ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Wehrlein’s consistent performance positioned him for victory,  after Oliver Rowland’s hopes were dashed ...

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Racing for Survival: Formula E Driver’s Quest to Save the Cheetah

Formula E driver Sam Bird has become an ambassador for a Namibian organisation focused on cheetah conservation. Bird, a driver for NEOM McLaren Formula E Team, has partnered with the United Kingdom branch of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), an NGO that’s “working to save the cheetah and its ecosystem”, ...

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PEUGEOT E-3008 Wins Red Dot Award 2024

PEUGEOT has once again been presented with the Red Dot Award for outstanding design: the new PEUGEOT E-3008 impressed the international expert panel of 39 judges in the “Product Design” category with its dynamic fastback silhouette, new modernised front end and extensive features. The predecessor of the PEUGEOT 3008 also ...

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