SOUTH AFRICA

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has partnered with DHL Express for the pilot test of the ID.Buzz Cargo fleet in South Africa. Four ID.Buzz Cargo units will be placed at the DHL Express Service Centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban for six months. The units will be utilised for specialised last-mile ...

Mika Abrahams (15) couldn’t have imagined how a Formula One Xbox game would translate into real laps around a racetrack so quickly in his young life. “One minute I was playing Xbox at a friend’s house. Then, I asked my dad how I could become a F1 driver, so he ...

The ISUZU Foundation has donated a total sum of R250 000  to three charities in Mossel Bay in collaboration with IRONMAN 4 the Kidz, an official IRONMAN charity. As part of ISUZU’s ongoing commitment to the communities within which it operates, and the IRONMAN 4 the Kids charity, the ISUZU ...

Over 50 key stakeholders, including representation from the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, attended the Vehicle Write Off conference in Johannesburg last week to discuss the critical need for an open and transparent Vehicle Salvage Database (VSD) of all vehicles that have previously been “written off” by insurers, and ...

In a year marked once again by unprecedented economic challenges and worldwide uncertainties, the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), representing over 8 500 member businesses in the retail automotive aftermarket, has not merely weathered the storm, it has soared to new heights of excellence as it celebrates its 115th  Anniversary ...

For small farmers, keeping production costs as low as possible isn’t just a financial strategy, it’s a survival tactic. With profit margins that are often as narrow as a furrow, every Rand conserved is a victory won – so innovations that save time and money are a massive plus. Husqvarna ...

The countdown to the summer holidays is in full swing for most South Africans, and many are planning road trips to various destinations for some much-needed rest and recuperation (R&R). Before embarking on any long trip, it is advisable to do all the necessary mechanical and safety checks on one’s ...

SMEs are more vulnerable to economic shocks and the impacts of business interruption than larger companies, with rising cyber-crime exerting a particularly serious toll on their activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent about 90% of businesses and provide more than 50% of employment worldwide, according to the World Bank. ...

A new range  geared to inspire more adventures on the road has been added to South Africa’s popular and sleek Compact SUV, the Nissan Magnite as Nissan South Africa announced its latest model update, the new Magnite Non-Turbo EZ-Shift (2 Pedal “AMT”) with 3 grades. The new model is set with ...

Ready to make a difference when it comes to environmental sustainability, a group of 180 Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees and their loved-ones spent their Saturday morning cleaning the Gqeberha coastline. In partnership with the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), VWSA hosted its Show of Hands ...