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Mahindra unveils new global Genio pick-up in SA
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Mahindra South Africa has added a new bakkie to its light-commercial vehicle range, called the Genio.
The pick-up is the Indian manufacturer’s first vehicle designed from the outset as both a domestic and export model. In the past, Mahindra...
By: Irma Venter
03 Feb 12
AUTO INDUSTRY – 2
BMW’s SA unit to trial electric car during 2012
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BMW South Africa (BMW SA) says it will conduct a local trial study of the Mini E during the first quarter of 2012, with the intention of launching the electric vehicle “locally at a later stage”.
By: Irma Venter
03 Feb 12
TRUCK INDUSTRY
Extra-heavy truck segment could face stiffer rail competition, says UDTSA
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This year may see the start of softening extra-heavy truck sales in South Africa owing to activity in the rail sector, says UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) corporate planning and marketing GM Rory Schulz.
By: Irma Venter
03 Feb 12
AUTO INDUSTRY – 1
Ford pins emerging market growth hopes on new SUV
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Unveiled at the New Delhi Auto Expo, in India, earlier this month, US vehicle maker Ford says its new-look EcoSport is key to expanding the blue oval’s presence in major growth markets such as India, Brazil and South East Asia.
By: Irma Venter
03 Feb 12
Automotive
Petrochemicals company acquires greener vehicles
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Petrochemicals company Engen’s pursuit of a greener bulk transport fleet and operation was boosted with the recent acquisition of two environment-friendly vehicles from truck manufacturer Scania.
AUTO INDUSTRY
Peugeot mulls minibus option as it seeks to grow South African sales
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Peugeot South Africa (PSA) has big plans to increase sales in South Africa, says PSA MD Francis Harnie, and these may include the semi-knockdown assembly of minibus taxis.
By: Irma Venter
03 Feb 12
AUTO INDUSTRY
Toyota SA hangs on to top sales spot despite challenges, rivalry
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Despite the growing threat posed by German rival Volkswagen, Toyota has again clinched the number one spot in South Africa’s new vehicle market in 2011, with total sales of 109 413 vehicles and market share of 19.19% (including Lexus and Hino...
By: Irma Venter
03 Feb 12
Automotive
Truck and trailer body manufacturer provides transport solution
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Truck and trailer body manufacturer Serco was selected by soft drink producer Amalgamated Beverage Industries (ABI) to upgrade its trailer configuration to cater for the producer’s new loading and delivery requirements.
AUTO INDUSTRY
2012 to see car sales plummet, but heavy-truck boom possible - Twine
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New vehicle sales in South Africa could end the year at around 495 000 units, said Econometrix director Tony Twine on Thursday.
This rather dismal figure would be a massive drop from the 572 400 units sold last year, with passenger cars expected...
By: Irma Venter
02 Feb 12
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