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Pickup meets lifestyle – the Mercedes-Benz X-Class

July 19, 2017 • News • Media • Comments Off on Pickup meets lifestyle – the Mercedes-Benz X-Class

As well as bringing the progressive design of the acclaimed Concept X-CLASS largely unchanged to standard production, the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class is uniquely versatile in terms of its area of application – it can be used as a rugged, all-terrain pickup but also as a vehicle for urban lifestyles and families. The X-Class pushes the boundaries [&hellip...

TrenTyre steps up to Level 3 B-BBEE Contributor Status

July 14, 2017 • News • Media • Comments Off on TrenTyre steps up to Level 3 B-BBEE Contributor Status

July 14, 2017 – TrenTyre is proud to announce that it has attained Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 3 Contributor Status under the Amended Codes of Good Practice. This a step up from last year’s status which TrenTyre managed to...

Four New Enactus Ford C3 Projects Aim to Improve Lives in South Africa

July 13, 2017 • News • Media • Comments Off on Four New Enactus Ford C3 Projects Aim to Improve Lives in South Africa

Ford College Community Challenge (C3) runs in partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund and international non-profit organization Enactus Empowers students to improve and uplift communities through sustainable economic and environmental initiatives...

Volkswagen employees are star problem solvers

July 11, 2017 • News • Media • Comments Off on Volkswagen employees are star problem solvers

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) runs successful shop floor problem-solving program VWSA Employees identify and solve problems saving the company time and money The Problem Solving Team Programme at Volkswagen Group South Africa has over the past six...

Infrastructure Africa 2017 to focus on the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI) on the Continent

July 11, 2017 • News • Jonckie • Comments Off on Infrastructure Africa 2017 to focus on the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI) on the Continent

African economies have grown at a solid 4 percent annual average in recent years. The fastest growth has been in resource-rich countries, which have benefited from rising commodity prices. In almost all cases, however, that performance still falls short of...

Opel Revises Corsa Line-up for Better Value to Customers

July 5, 2017 • News • Media • Comments Off on Opel Revises Corsa Line-up for Better Value to Customers

New more efficient 1.0 T-Engine for Essentia Model Sport takes on the halo model role New Specifications aimed at offering value while maintaining technological advantage JOHANNESBURG. Opel has revised the Corsa models range resulting in improved...

Introducing the all new Audi A5 & S5 Cabriolet

July 4, 2017 • News • Media • Comments Off on Introducing the all new Audi A5 & S5 Cabriolet

Following the recent launch of the all-new Audi A5 Coupe and Sportback, the new Audi A5 Cabriolet has now been introduced to South Africa to complete the second generation of the A5 family. In the Audi S5 Cabriolet, a new six-cylinder turbocharged engine...

Now is the time to enter Automechanika Johannesburg’s innovation awards contest

July 3, 2017 • News • Media • Comments Off on Now is the time to enter Automechanika Johannesburg’s innovation awards contest

Product innovation is what helps to drive any global Automechanika trade fair. The announcement of the winners of the Innovation Awards has been a highlight of the Automechanika trade fair for the automotive aftermarket ever since this global brand came to...

Hyundai aims to set the pace in weekend’s Rally Poland

June 30, 2017 • News • Media • Comments Off on Hyundai aims to set the pace in weekend’s Rally Poland

Hyundai Motorsport aims to continue its recent run of podium results as the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) moves to Poland for round eight of the 2017 season this weekend. Having secured top-three finishes at every gravel event so far this year, including...

Packing the car: safety first!

June 29, 2017 • News • Media • Comments Off on Packing the car: safety first!

Whether you’re taking a short trip to the seaside, simply going from the airport to the hotel or are about to set off on your annual holiday, getting the car packed right is paramount to your safety on the road. Setting off with the entire family and a lot...