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AUTO INDUSTRY

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...
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.
03 Feb 12
 
 
Commercial Vehicles

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

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...
03 Feb 12
 
 
Commercial Vehicles

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...
02 Feb 12
 
 
VEHICLE SALES

New vehicles sales jump almost 4 000 units in January

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Overall new vehicle sales – including Mercedes-Benz numbers, with the company no longer reporting specific segment sales, as well as sales by new reporter Great Wall Motors – improved to 49 111 vehicles, compared with 45 508 units sold in...
02 Feb 12
 
 
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Hyundai launches pilot water recycling drive

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Hyundai Bryanston hopes to cut its municipal water use by 80% following the installation of a water capture and recycling system, says dealer principal Kosta Avgoustinos. The installation of the R200 000 system, with a monthly R3 500 service fee,...
01 Feb 12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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