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The COVID-19 pandemic has upended daily life across the globe and challenged everyone to do their part to help save lives. For some of us, it may be things as basic as washing our hands. For others, like health care workers, it means risking infection every day while fighting on ...

Two professional drivers from DPD, two almost identical Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans and what3words teamed up for a special logistics efficiency test in Nagold, Germany. This test was not about acceleration, optimal cornering or engine performance but aimed at finding  out whether what3words integrated into the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter on-board navigation system ...

Volvo Car South Africa has launched a customer programme which provides motorists with payment relief or cash in their pockets. The programme,which kicked off on May 14 and runs through June 30, 2020 applies to the XC40, XC60, XC90, S90 and V90CC. The unprecedented campaign has been prompted by Covid-19, ...

The uncompromising Torsus Praetorian has been awarded a prestigious Red Dot Award in the Product Design 2020 category, for its outstanding design quality. Torsus , in partnership with Werkemotion – an independent award-winning transportation and industrial design studio – designed the Torsus Praetorian, the world’s first heavy duty 4×4 off-road bus. Designed to transport personnel ...

Climb mountains, overcome obstacles and embark on a wilderness adventure: Mercedes-Benz is breaking with the expectations of SUV communication. The campaign to launch the new GLA turns the usual advertising cliché on its head. Under the title “Designed for the Wilderness. Enjoyed in the city.” it plays humorously with the ...

REE Automotive (REE) and KYB Corporation (KYB), Thursday, announced a strategic partnership to develop suspension capabilities for future electric vehicle (EV) platforms. Automotive Tier 1 supplier KYB’s unparalleled semi-active and active suspension systems will boost REE’s next-generation EV platform, which delivers complete design freedom and cost-effective, scalable solutions in e-mobility. The ...

  Ford Motor Company has appointed Londeka Mkhize as its new social media lead for South Africa. In this role, Mkhize is responsible for all strategy and implementation of Ford’s social media communications. She takes over from Vusi Mbatha who has moved into a new role as Dealer Development Manager ...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars recorded another chapter in its long story on May 4, 2020.  It was on this day in 1904 that The Hon Charles Rolls first met Henry Royce at the Midland Hotel, Manchester – an encounter after which the motor car, and the world of luxury, would never ...

  Gauteng Premier David Makhura paid a visit to BMW Plant Rosslyn on Wednesday to assess the company’s compliance with Covid-19 emergency regulations. Under Level Four restrictions automotive production can take place under strict health and safety conditions. The Minister and his entourage were received by BMW Group South Africa ...

The Volkswagen Group is still maintaining the lead  as Europe’s  new passenger car sales dropped by 74 per cent YTD amid coronavirus crisis, according to a new report released, Wednesday, by Learnbonds.com. Learnbonds is a fast-growing United Kingdom based financial publication with the goal of providing millenial investors with news ...