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For the seventh year in a row, Hyundai has been ranked No. 1 in the automotive category in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index. Brand Keys, a New York–based customer loyalty and engagement consultancy, publishes this annual syndicated study, which examines customers’ relationships with 635 brands in 72 categories. “Psychologists say ...

Polo Vivo, South Africa’s top selling passenger car in 2015, is extending its appeal to commercial customers with the introduction of half-ton Xpress. The Volkswagen Polo Vivo range (sedan included) sold 31 384 units in 2015. Polo Vivo and Polo have consistently been the top two selling passenger models in South ...

For two decades, Engen Volkswagen Cup has been Volkswagen’s focus in circuit racing but this is going to change dramatically from 2016. Head of Volkswagen Motorsport, Mike Rowe,who confirmed this in a statement said, “Volkswagen Motorsport will continue with Engen Volkswagen Cup and the very successful relationship with Engen that ...

Ford Chip Ganassi Racing said it has assembled a talented team of racing drivers from across the globe, ready for its return to the Le Mans 24 Hours, 50 years on from taking outright victory at the world’s greatest endurance race. Each of the four Ford GTs, according to a ...

Volkswagen Group South Africa has appointed two new Directors to its Board of Management. Stefan Mecha, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, has succeeded Petra Hoffmann as the Director for Sales and Marketing while Henning Jens takes over from Carsten Stapel as the Finance Director. Stefan worked ...

Mazda Motor Corporation said it will unveil the all-new Mazda CX-4 crossover SUV at the Beijing Motor Show, also known as 2016 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The automaker’s stand at the show, according to a statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, will feature twelve vehicles, including new-generation models such as ...

 William “Andy” Freels has been named President of Hyundai America Technical Center (HATCI). He will be responsible for leading engineering groups to develop global platforms to meet both North and South American markets. Freels is the first local executive to assume the HATCI presidency, according to a statement obtained by AUTO ...

  Choosing a winner is easy in sports where the most points wins. However, when it comes to cars and trucks, picking the best in the group requires careful analysis, vigorous debate, and a team of experts who know the car world inside and out. This year, the Daily News ...

A dream to produce matriculants in the Eston community near Durban has finally been realised. Uminathi Christian College that was officially launched this year, was born out of the desperate need for a high school in the area. Previously, many barefoot learners had to walk for more than 20 kilometres ...

The issue of safety has always been integral to Daimler’s corporate strategy and became part of its brand positioning at a very early stage. Mercedes-Benz Trucks is appearing at Europe’s largest classic vehicle show, “Retro Classics 2016”, under the banner “Safety systems on trucks in a historical perspective”. The brand ...