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September 22, 2017 •
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Comments Off on Volvo Cars electrification strategy recognised by United Nations
Volvo Cars has been recognised by the United Nations for its ground-breaking electrification strategy in the latest report from the UN’s Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. The report, launched earlier this week at the Global Compact’s annual high-level meeting in New York, focuses on the progress that Global...
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September 21, 2017 •
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Comments Off on New XC40 completes global Volvo line-up in fast-growing premium SUV segments
Volvo Cars today further expands its line-up of SUVs with the launch of the new XC40 small premium SUV in Milan, Italy. At the same time as it introduces the XC40, Volvo Cars also reinvents the traditional model of car ownership with the new ‘Care by...
September 17, 2017 •
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Comments Off on Police officer arrested for theft of firearm, Eastern Cape
While the South African Police Service vigorously perseveres to root out corruption within its ranks and educate members on the importance of abiding by the Code of Conduct and act at all times within the parameters of the law, there are still employees...
September 14, 2017 •
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Comments Off on Pure & Crafted SA Festival: A day of live music and motorcycles.
On the 30th September, Pure&Crafted SA Festival will host a celebration of motorcycles and customisation with live music and gourmet food stands at the Ground in Muldersdrift. Starting at 11am and running until the early hours of Sunday, 1 October, the...
September 13, 2017 •
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Comments Off on smart fans experience the future at International Motor Show Frankfurt
Frankfurt. Interaction with customers is a central focus of smart’s stand in hall 2.0 at the International Motor Show Frankfurt. This includes test drives, the daily Future Talk, the possibility for visitors to create an individual trim part for the...
September 12, 2017 •
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Comments Off on Honda to present Power Manager smart energy system at Frankfurt
Fully-integrated energy transfer system manages energy between the grid, homes and electric vehicles Honda’s first step in helping electric cars to contribute to the creation of smart power grids Pilot project in France to use Power Manager units to develop...
September 11, 2017 •
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Comments Off on New champions crowned in Investchem Formula 1600 championship at Killarney
Cape Town hosted the penultimate round of the 2017 Investchem Formula 1600 championship on Saturday. It was at this event that Julian van der Watt (42 – Race Driver SA) claimed the title of national Investchem Formula 1600 champion for the season. Alongside...
September 9, 2017 •
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Comments Off on Goodyear Announces Intelligent Tyre Trial, Expands Fleet Management Solution for Semi-Autonomous Fleet
A long-time leader in tyre management for racing, trucking and aircraft fleets, The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company is now applying its expertise to a fleet of semi-autonomous electric cars. Goodyear announced that it is equipping Tesloop, a city-to-city...
September 7, 2017 •
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Comments Off on Honda Quest Day Two – The Teams Head North
Last night the ten two-person teams for Honda Quest 2017 were announced around the campfire at the foot of the majestic Spitzkoppe mountains. Early today they kitted up and headed north for Palmwag in the heart of the Damaraland. This was their first day of...
September 7, 2017 •
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Comments Off on Pretoria: Mother killed during armed robbery in Lady Selborne this morning.
At approximately 02h15 on Thursday morning 07 September 2017, Netcare 911 responded to reports of a shooting at a home in the Lady Selborne area in Pretoria. Reports from the scene allege that armed men broke into the residence and fired several shots. The...
