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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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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...
By: Irma Venter
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,...
By: Irma Venter
01 Feb 12
 
 
AUTO INDUSTRY

Eastern Cape to launch auto sector cluster in March

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The Eastern Cape will launch a provincial automotive industry cluster in March, with the aim of improving and sustaining the competitiveness of the region as a vehicle manufacturing hub. The Eastern Cape hosts several automotive component...
By: Irma Venter
29 Jan 12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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