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Toyota reports increase in net income for Q1, claims 24.2% market share in SA

  Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) – the parent company of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) – Tuesday, reports an increase in its net income for the first quarter of 2020 even as it claimed 24.2 per cent of the local market share in South Africa with 130, 072 vehicles sold in the ...

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‘Made in Germany’

LIQUI MOLY Managing Director Ernst Prost on the promise of quality from Germany. In this letter, the CEO of the German oil and additive specialist, explains to his colleagues that ‘Made in Germany’ at LIQUI MOLY not only stands for top quality, but also for humanity and helpfulness. These, according to him, ...

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Nissan okays ‘COVID-19 countermeasures IP declaration’

  Nissan said on Monday that it has joined as one of the founders of ‘IP open access declaration against COVID-19’, a collective global effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In what has been described as an unprecedented move, this declaration brings together businesses, government and academia to promote ...

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Standing in solidarity with workers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

  The COVID-19 pandemic has spread to all corners of the world impacting all sectors of the economy. In Africa, the virus has spread to 52 countries with over 33,085 cumulative cases . Lockdowns, full or partial workplace closures and other restrictive measures that have been instituted to slow down the spread ...

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INTERVIEW: ‘We want to make Mercedes-Benz the most loved luxury brand!’

    As Daimler, the leading German automaker, marks the 120 years of Mercedes this April, celebrating its transformation from a premium automobile brand to a holistic luxury brand, Bettina Fetzer, Head of Marketing, Mercedes-Benz AG and Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer,  Daimler AG, speak about the fascination of a ...

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Tips for sharing the road with emergency vehicles 

  While the roads should be emptier during lockdown, emergency vehicles responding to cases that may be related to COVID-19 may still encounter drivers in their way on the roads. South African drivers have gained notoriety for not showing the courtesy and respect that emergency vehicles need. If you are ...

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LIQUI MOLY restates commitment to raise the game despite challenging Q1 results

    LIQUI MOLY, the leading oils and additives specialist, has restated its commitment to step up its game and move ahead with full force despite the 25 per cent drop in profit after tax recorded at the end of the first quarter of the year. LIQUI MOLY Managing Director, ...

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FUSO extends vehicle warranty in Africa

  FUSO is rewarding its customers for the patronage of its products and services and the automaker is therefore offering extended warranties to customers in Africa as part of a worldwide assistance programme designed to help meet the challenges of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is coming as the ...

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Porsche delivers 53,125 cars in Q1 with China, U.S. as the strongest markets

  In what appeared to be quite a challenging start for Porsche in 2020, the German sports car manufacturer delivered 53,125 cars to customers worldwide. Compared to the year before, deliveries were down by 5 per cent due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, though China and the United ...

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What to know about Jeep and the ‘Easter Eggs’ surprises !

  Today, April 12, 2020, is Easter Sunday and most people across the world would be spending the day at home in order to stay safe from the rampaging pandemic. During the Easter period, it is a widespread tradition to decorate ‘Easter eggs’ and hide them in the most unexpected ...

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