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The Volvo Group said on Monday that it would be left with no option than to reduce its workforce by about 4100 in the second half of 2020 as part of the measures to reduce cost and accelerate transformation. The Swedish Group maintained that the decision was further informed by ...

    The new Lexus IS made a debut on Monday at a virtual launch ceremony after the  initial postponement . Since the debut of the first generation in 1999, the Lexus IS has pursued the fun of driving unique to compact rear-wheel-drive sports sedans. The all-new IS takes high-level driving ...

PSA Aftermarket has continued its development in the circular economy by expanding its partnership with Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE) for multi-brand electronic repairs. Groupe PSA on Monday announced the expansion of  its existing partnership with Faurecia Clarion Electronics with four new product families: clusters, engine control units, vehicle control units and ...

Greater use of THUMS for analysis of vehicle collision-related injuries to enhance vehicle safety Toyota said on Tuesday that it will make its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) software available for  free from January 2021 as part of its efforts toward a safe mobility society. THUMS is a virtual ...

  Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has continued its support for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme in the country with the placement of 72 candidates for the first time this year. The YES programme was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018 with the aim to offer young South ...

    Exactly a week ago, last Sunday, 7 June 2020, a group of KIA Cerato Koup enthusiasts got together with one goal in mind: to hand out food parcels to those in need and do their part to help some of the many South Africans currently struggling to put ...

The New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) has named the 2020 Genesis G90 the Winter Sedan of the Year. Each year, NEMPA honors new vehicles that stand out in their respective classes. “My many thanks to NEMPA members for recognizing G90 as a luxury leader,” said Mark Del Rosso, President ...

As South Africa carefully refines Lockdown regulations, emphasis centres around the safe implementation of education. However, beneath this, many Grade 12 scholars and University students will be pondering what the future holds. A period of unprecedented disruption has certainly made everyone acutely aware of the changing job market and its ...

  The long awaited 2020 Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme, an even more attractive version of the top-selling 4×4 Double Cab and aimed at owners with an adventure extreme lifestyle, is now available in limited numbers. The Triton Xtreme, only available as the 4×4 Double Cab Auto, offers much more than an ...

The BMW Group has assured that it is right on track and systematically pursuing its electrification strategy even as it confirmed that it would launch the new BMW iX3 into the global market by the end of 2020. The German luxury automaker said standard production of the BMW core brand’s ...