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Ford acquires Digit, world’s first commercially available humanoid robot

Agility Robotics is launching Digit, a robot with arms and legs to work with humans and in human spaces, for commercial sale; and, Ford Motor Company is the first customer, receiving the first two robots off the line. This cooperation continues the existing partnership between Agility and Ford to explore ...

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Enter the second generation Haval H2

  In May 2017,  Haval Motors South Africa took the country’s auto market by storm by introducing  a modern-styled SUV in the mid-size SUV market called the H2. Sales figures saw a meteoric rise from 34 units in June 2017 to an astronomical 464 units just two years later in ...

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Nissan partners Uber to deploy 2,000 all-electric LEAF in London

Nissan and Uber have signed a deal to support the introduction of 2,000 all-electric Nissan LEAFs for drivers who use the Uber app. The fleet of 40kWh Nissan LEAFs, which can travel up to 168 miles on a single charge and are manufactured in Sunderland, will be offered to drivers ...

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MINI Sharing comes to South Africa.

It’s no secret that MINI offers drivers an unrivalled exhilarating go-kart feel, transforming even the most mundane journey into something much more fun. The BMW Group has identified digital mobility services as one of the fields to advance as part of its NUMBER ONE> NEXT strategy. With its increased commitment ...

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Peugeot 5008 beats Mazda CX-5, Audi Q5, others to win UK prestigious award for the third consecutive time

  For the third year in a row, the PEUGEOT 5008 SUV 1.2 PureTech 130 Allure, has won the ‘Large SUV’ award at the 2020 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, one of the most important and prestigious awards ceremonies in the UK automotive industry. What Car?’s team of ...

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Changan continues to break new grounds, emerges Nigeria’s ‘Fastest Emerging Brand’

  Stallion Motors, Nigeria’s largest auto dealership,  is surely living up to its  number 1 position. The strong positioning of the Changan SUV right from the time of its introduction into the market was undoubtedly a development which enabled the leading Chinese brand emerge as the ‘Fastest Emerging Brand of ...

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Hyundai Santa Fe named ‘Best 2- Row SUV for the Money’

  Hyundai’s 2020 Santa Fe has been named the ‘Best 2-Row SUV for the Money’ by U.S. News & World Report for its outstanding value. The winners of the 2020 Best Car for the Money Awards are identified by the U.S. News & World Report staff as striking the best ...

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Land Rover, Zenith celebrate New Defender with ‘Defy 21 Edition’ wrist watch

Zenith, the historic Swiss watchmaker,  has collaborated with Land Rover to create a special edition watch celebrating the reimagining of the Defender as a motoring icon for the 21st century. Like the legendary SUV that inspired it, the Defy 21 Land Rover Edition is modern, durable and highly desirable. Timed ...

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Mercedes-Benz is South Africa’s top-selling luxury car brand in 2019

  Mercedes-Benz closed off 2019 as the top selling premium car brand in South Africa, despite challenging market and economic conditions that saw an overall decline in premium vehicle sales . The overall decline was due to pressure on consumers’ disposable income and fragile business and consumer confidence. Also worldwide, ...

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