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Rolls-Royce rolls to a strong start for 2021 with record Q1 results

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars made a strong start to 2021, reflected today in our first quarter sales figures, which are the highest in our 116-year history. With robust order books across our product range, particularly for the new Ghost and Cullinan, sales growing in key markets and Bespoke commissions running at ...

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Chery CVT25 makes ‘Top 10 Transmissions in the World’ list

Chery CVT25 has been recognised as one of the  “Top 10 Transmissions in the World.” The recognition came on March 27 as the results of the 4th “Lopal Cup Top 10 Transmissions in the World” sponsored by CarBingo Academy were released. After strict real vehicle tests and expert reviews, Chery CVT25 stood ...

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Lexus to display LF-Z electrified concept and new ES at Auto Shanghai 2021  

Lexus says it would display the LF-Z Electrified Concept and hold the world premiere of the new Lexus ES at Auto Shanghai 2021, which opens on April 19 in Shanghai, China. In the run-up to the ES reveal, Lexus has revealed part of the new model’s styling. Also, Lexus International ...

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Big breakthrough for ’massless’ energy storage

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have produced a structural battery that performs ten times better than all previous versions. It contains carbon fibre that serves simultaneously as an electrode, conductor, and load-bearing material. Their latest research breakthrough paves the way for essentially ’massless’ energy storage in vehicles and other ...

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Additional V8 engine for Jaguar F-TYPE

Jaguar has added a second V8 supercharged engine option to its F-TYPE sports car range in South Africa. The new P450-badged model will be available in a choice of Coupé and Convertible body styles. The new 331kW supercharged V8 has been developed to offer exploitable and rewarding performance – its ...

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Pajero Sport conquers the Witteberg Mountains

Brand ambassador still convinced Pajero Sport is the pick of the bunch Any 4×4 enthusiast worth his or her salt will recognise the name Moolmanshoek. Nestled at the foot of the Witteberg Mountain range near Ficksburg in the Eastern Free State, this private nature reserve stretches over 3 500 hectares ...

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Prestigious energy efficiency award for Continental Tyre SA

Continental Tyre South Africa’s Sustainable Technology & Infrastructure Department wins the Industrial Corporate Project of the Year Award Continental Tyre South Africa’s focus on sustainability and reducing its energy consumption has been recognised by the South African Energy Efficiency (SAEE) Confederation, which honoured the local tyre manufacturer with the Industrial ...

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First South African CEO at the helm of BMW Group South Africa

Peter van Binsbergen officially assumed responsibility as the new CEO of BMW Group South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa from 1 January 2021. BMW Group South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa announced the appointment of new CEO Peter van Binsbergen, who officially took over the reins from Tim Abbott in January 2021. Mr van Binsbergen brings a unique and international perspective as ...

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The new DS E-TENSE FE21 makes history in Rome, wins debut E-Prix with Jean-Éric Vergne

There couldn’t have been a better debut for the new DS E-TENSE FE21, as Jean-Éric Vergne took it to the highest step of the podium in its first-ever race in Rome on Saturday. It was a very closely fought E-Prix on the revamped and extended Roman track, now stretching 3.385 ...

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Enter the ‘Software République’: a new open ecosystem for intelligent and sustainable mobility

As Atos, Dassault Systèmes, Groupe Renault, STMicroelectronics and Thales join forces to  float new venture Elie Girard, Bernard Charlès, Luca de Meo, Jean-Marc Chery and Patrice Caine, respectively the chief executives of Atos, Dassault Systèmes, Groupe Renault, STMicroelectronics and Thales on Friday announced their intention to join forces to create the ...

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