SOUTH AFRICA

International Women’s Day was celebrated on Wednesday  and, this year, Ford’s International Markets Group (IMG)  celebrated the day by asking six employees to share their thoughts on what this year’s theme #EmbraceEquity means to them. Since its inception well over a century ago, International Women’s Day has grown to celebrate ...

On 23 March 2023, SAMBRA, the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), will host its annual Awards evening in Gauteng. The annual SAMBRA Awards have become a regular much-awaited feature on the automotive calendar honouring top vehicle insurers and OEMs, as well as paint suppliers for their contribution to ...

Expanding its support of early childhood development initiatives that empower children under the age of 6 years, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has handed over 10 Polo Vivos to their long-standing partners, the Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) and the Ntataise Trust. These organisations, which endeavour to provide quality ...

Five benefits of saying cheers to your fears and building big Fear is a natural human emotion in response to either perceived or real threats and if left unchecked, can hold us back from reaching our full potential, both personally and professionally. “As an entrepreneur, it’s crucial to recognize and ...

With top ratings in the disciplines of braking, handling and driving safety in the wet, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport was able to hold its own against its competitors and take the joint test victory in the Auto Zeitung’s 2023 summer tyre test. The UHP summer tyre in 19 inch also ...

The Ford Motor Company Fund through a Global Giving grant, partnered with the READ Educational Trust to hold its first Rally to Read event, launching the three year programme within the areas surrounding Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in February 2023.   Rally to Read is a social investment activity under ...

The Simola Hillclimb’s stature as South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event has been given a further boost for this year’s 13th edition, as a record number of vehicle manufacturers are set to join the action. The 2023 Simola Hillclimb, which takes place from 4 to 7 May, will ...

Sandton-born motorsport driver Keagan Masters says while he may have been “born and raised” on the circuit, his wins are down to pure dedication to practice and preparation. “I got into motorsport through my father, Wayne Masters, who has been competing in the sport since 1993. He has been my ...

The need for flexibility and agility is becoming key to servicing clients, say Bidvest International Logistics experts Rhett Oertel and Marcus Ellappan   The logistics industry battled a number of challenges in 2022, least of all the war in Ukraine and turmoil over China’s strict Covid-19 policies. That said, the world ...

Smaller adjustments year-on-year should be the order of monthly new vehicle sales when compared year-on-year during 2023. Certainly, February sales reflected just that, with sales only marginally up compared to a year ago. “New vehicle sales growth should be in smaller increments during 2023 for no other reason than a ...