Industry News
For all the developments on the corporate side of the automotive industry, from pilot projects to joint ventures, high-profile appointments and social initiatives, you will find all the latest happenings in the motoring world right here. Over and above the latest local new vehicle sales statistics, you can also browse by manufacturer to catch up on the latest news of your favourite brand.
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New editor to drive CAR
Seasoned journalist and media specialist Steve Smith is to step into the editorial driver’s seat of CAR. He joins SA’s leading men’s interest title on 18 June, becoming only the eighth ...
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SA motor industry icon Richardson dies
Errol Richardson, one of the icons of the South African motor industry and a long-time collaborator with CAR, died from a heart attack over the weekend. He was 66. Richardson served ...
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BMW mulls exports from Chinese-made sub-brand
BMW’s partnership with Chinese automaker Brilliance could potentially spawn a range of joint-developed models with an emphasis on green motoring and potential for export. ...
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Hannes Oosthuizen takes up management role at GWM South Africa
Hannes Oosthuizen has resigned as editor of CAR magazine to take up the role of brand and product-development manager at GWM. Hannes will officially leave CAR at the end of May ...
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Chevrolet’s Lumina and Ute models to be discontinued
Fans of big-capacity, rear-wheel drive cars… brace yourselves! CAR has learned that Chevrolet’s Australian-sourced Lumina saloon and Ute pick-ups will no longer be imported to South Africa. However, existing orders will ...
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Employment opportunity: CAR Editorship
We’re pleased to present a fabulous opportunity for a talented individual to take up the role of Editor on CAR Magazine. ...
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Naamsa – slight sales dip in March
Compiled by RGT Smart for the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa, the South African automotive industry new vehicle sales and export data for the month of March had ...
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Interview: Mike Whitfield on the return of Datsun
Following the recent announcement of the return of Datsun to the South African market, CAR had Mike Whitfield, managing director of Nissan South Africa, answer a few questions on the brand’s ...
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The Rise (And Rise) Of Audi
Considering the dire situation in the European car market, Audi’s 2012 financial results read like a fairytale. Around 1,45 million Audis were sold last year, the company made a Euro 5,4 ...
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Porsche Boxster announced as the 2013 South African Car of the Year
The Porsche Boxster has been announced as the 2013 South African Car of the Year by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists. There were 12 finalists in the running for ...
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Imperial unveils new technical training centre in Bellville, Cape Town
Dr. Blade Mzimnade, minister of higher education and training, officially opened Imperial's state-of-the-art technical training facility in Bellville, Cape Town ...
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Naamsa’s response to the 2013 Budget
Set against the background of an uncertain global economic outlook, Naamsa has issued its response to the recent announcement of the 2013/2014 Bugdet. ...
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