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Auto industry saved by the export bell – KPMG
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To a large extent, government incentives had saved the South African automotive industry from a far worse collapse than what was eventually seen in 2009, said KPMG Africa automotive practice director Gavin Maile on Wednesday.
KPMG released its...
By: Irma Venter
10 Mar 10
AUTO INDUSTRY
MBSA hopeful of securing new C-Class export contract, but incentives crucial
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Should government’s automotive investment scheme (AIS), and the revised Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) all fall into place, “chances were high” that Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) would secure the contract from its German parent to...
By: Irma Venter
02 Mar 10
AUTO INDUSTRY
Toyota’s post-recall fixes already integrated at export-orientated Durban line
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Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is recalling the Corolla, Auris, and Verso models as part of a global programme to repair potentially faulty acceleration mechanisms.
By: Irma Venter
26 Feb 10
COMPONENT MANUFACTURING
Strong rand threatening component exports, says Naacam
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The National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) has called on the Reserve Bank to intervene as the rand's strength against major currencies has become untenable.
Naacam president and PG Glass group CEO Stewart...
By: Irma Venter
23 Feb 10
AUTO INDUSTRY
No steering problem on SA Corolla – Toyota SA
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There is no similar problem with the Corolla steering mechanism in South Africa as has been reported on some Corolla models in the US, says Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) spokesperson Leo Kok.
“The specifications of the left-hand drive...
By: Irma Venter
19 Feb 10
AUTO INDUSTRY
Tyre group's Uitenhage plant makes big water-saving inroads
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Tyre manufacturer Goodyear South Africa has cut water use by 5,6-million litres a month as part of a recycling initiative, and in an effort to save water in the drought-stricken Eastern Cape.
By: Irma Venter
12 Feb 10
AUTOMOTIVE & ELECTRICITY
Auto component producers urge Eskom to focus on cost savings
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Vehicle manufacturers require their component suppliers to achieve real savings of 3% a year, and should Eskom be tasked with a similar 3% a year savings in primary energy and operating costs, the cumulative savings in five years would be...
By: Irma Venter
05 Feb 10
AUTO TECHNOLOGY – 1
Ford sets ambitious weight and fuel targets
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US car manufacturer Ford wants to cut the weight of its cars by up to 340 kg, and shave fuel use by up to 20%.
By: Irma Venter
05 Feb 10
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Bell posts R272m loss in ‘challenging’ year 
Auto industry saved by the export bell – KPMG
Mercedes-Benz SA to build buses for Africa
Toyota SA recalls 52 546 vehicles, explains how...
Toyota South Africa recalls Corolla, Auris and...
New French-owned Citroën SA 'here to stay' – MD
Eight cars to battle it out for 2010 top honours
Ford introduces inflatable seat belts
Barloworld expects ‘another challenging year'...
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