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2.9MWp solar project celebrates 60th anniversary whilst driving sustainability goals
Local Industry
Sep 25, 2025
Staff Writer

2.9MWp solar project celebrates 60th anniversary whilst driving sustainability goals

Maxion Wheels, a leading producer and supplier of wheels for passenger and commercial vehicles, and Terra Firma, a South African commercial...

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Absa Research Shows Timing and Demographics Reshape Vehicle Buying in South Africa
Local Industry
Sep 23, 2025
Staff Writer

Absa Research Shows Timing and Demographics Reshape Vehicle Buying in South Africa

Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance presented new insights into consumer behaviour at DealerCon, the first event of its kind in South Africa—s automotive retail industry.

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South African Business Sentiment Weakens Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
Local Industry
Sep 4, 2025
Staff Writer

South African Business Sentiment Weakens Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

According to Reuters, South African business confidence experienced another sequential decline in the third quarter of 2025,

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Ford South Africa Announces Major Job Cuts Amid Market Pressures
Local Industry
Aug 29, 2025
Staff Writer

Ford South Africa Announces Major Job Cuts Amid Market Pressures

Ford Motor Company's South African operations will eliminate more than 470 positions as the automotive giant restructures its local manufacturing

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DealerCon 2025 set to equip dealers for a changing market
Local Industry
Aug 29, 2025
Staff Writer

DealerCon 2025 set to equip dealers for a changing market

The automotive landscape in South Africa is shifting rapidly, and DealerCon 2025 is positioned as a vital event for industry professionals

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Motor Industry Concludes 2025 Wage Negotiations
Local Industry
Aug 25, 2025
Staff Writer

Motor Industry Concludes 2025 Wage Negotiations

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has successfully concluded 2025 wage negotiations, securing a three-year settlement that covers over

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Festival of Motoring will see iCAUR on display
Local Industry
Aug 21, 2025
Staff Writer

Festival of Motoring will see iCAUR on display

Visitors to this year's Festival of Motoring will be able to catch a glimpse of the iCAUR, a 'young at heart' brand, and part of Chery

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South Africa's Automotive Sector Navigates Tariff Turbulence and Market Pressures
Local Industry
Aug 20, 2025
Staff Writer

South Africa's Automotive Sector Navigates Tariff Turbulence and Market Pressures

South Africa's motor industry is facing a challenging year as global trade dynamics, domestic affordability, and supply chain issues combine...

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Help from Mazda to overcome problems on the road
Local Industry
Aug 20, 2025
Staff Writer

Help from Mazda to overcome problems on the road

This Women's Month, Mazda Southern Africa is encouraging women to learn a skill that could make a real difference: changing a flat tyre.

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Waste Bureau Reminder Prompts Industry Call for Better Tyre DisposalPractices
Local Industry
Aug 19, 2025
Staff Writer

Waste Bureau Reminder Prompts Industry Call for Better Tyre DisposalPractices

The Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA) has endorsed a recent reminder from the Waste Bureau emphasizing tyre dealers

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Cubbi goes big with new facility in Germiston
Local Industry
Aug 18, 2025
Staff Writer

Cubbi goes big with new facility in Germiston

With more than 300 vehicles at its disposal, the pre-owned car group Cubbi opened up new mega dealership in Germiston.

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Tata passenger vehicles return to South Africa
Local Industry
Aug 15, 2025
Staff Writer

Tata passenger vehicles return to South Africa

After six years, Tata returns with Motus as distributor, bringing stylish, safe passenger vehicles to South Africa’s diverse segments.

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