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South Africa’s New Vehicle Market Continues to Perform Against the Odds – NADA

“The South African new vehicle market continued to astound industry commentators and perform against the odds in June, when total sales of 41 019 units meant an improvement of 7.6% over the figure for the same month last year,”  Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), Mark Dommisse, said ...

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President Masisi of Botswana Visits Antwerp Diamond Industry

President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe  Masisi of Botswana and the First lady, together with the Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, Mr Kwape, and the Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr Moagi,  on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, paid a visit to  the Antwerp World Diamond Centre. Botswana is the second largest ...

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A Fairer Place to Do Business

1 July marks the first anniversary of the coming into effect of the Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket (“the Guidelines”). While there is still a lot of progress to be made, Kate Elliott, CEO of Right to Repair SA, says significant progress has been made over the ...

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Nissan Africa Wraps Up 2022 Conference With First-Ever Continental Ignition Awards in Egypt

The cream of Nissan’s National Sales Companies (NSCs) across the continent will, this weekend of 24 June, attend  the first ever continental Ignition Awards, which will take place at The Cascades Golf Resort on the banks of the Red Sea in Somabay, Egypt. It’s the first event of its kind ...

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Isuzu Motors South Africa Donates Engine to University of Johannesburg

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has donated a diesel technology engine to the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The engine will enhance teaching and learning by giving students access to the latest technology engines from the largest producer of diesel engines in the world. This donation coincides with the celebration of ...

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Lubricant Industry Facing Price, Quality and Supply Challenges

As South Africa braces for yet another fuel price hike and further interest rate hikes, it is already well-known that most sectors are feeling the economic pinch, and it is no different in the automotive industry broadly, and lubricants market specifically, says Petrocam Lubricants Operations Manager Hosni Adams. Adams, who ...

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Money Tight – Don’t Skimp on Your Car Service

There doesn’t seem to be much good news for South African consumers at the moment. Despite the extension of the temporary R1.50 reduction in the fuel levy, the June fuel increases have had the predicted domino effect on the overall consumer price inflation and for many South African’s who are ...

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Audi Showcases ‘Garage of the Future’ at Decorex Africa 2022

Partnership with Donald Nxumalo (Interior Designer) who will be showcasing the “Garage of the Future” at Decorex Africa 2022. The futuristic “Garage of the Future” embraces progress to an environment that encapsulates electric mobility, luxury and modern interior design. The exhibition houses Audi’s pinnacle of electric performance, the RS e-tron ...

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Isuzu Motors South Africa Strengthens Partnership With Gift of the Givers

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) Wednesday welcomed the founder of Gift of the Givers, Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman at their head office in Struandale, Gqeberha. The engagement with the IMSAf team was to recement the 4-year-old partnership between Isuzu and Gift of the Givers. Isuzu’s values are aligned with the Gift ...

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