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Faster and faster, into the centre of the earth Restricted

It’s called a somatogravic illusion, says Bloodhound programme director Richard Noble as he hunches up his shoulders and grips an imaginery steering wheel. “The whole world twists and you are absolutely convinced you are going straight down...
By: Irma Venter
19 Apr 13
 
 
AUTO INDUSTRY

Toyota SA boss appointed as Africa CEO Restricted

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) announced on Friday that its president and CEO, Dr Johan van Zyl, had been appointed as the CEO of Toyota in Africa, as part of a major restructuring announced by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan. The new...
By: Irma Venter
19 Apr 13
 
 
AUTO INDUSTRY – 1

BMW to launch electric, plug-in hybrid cars in South Africa during 2014 Restricted

BMW will launch its alternative drive i3 and i8 models in South Africa next year, the German manufacturer has confirmed. This will follow on from the i3’s international unveiling this year, with the i8 to follow next year.
By: Irma Venter
19 Apr 13
 
 
AUTO INDUSTRY – 2

New-vehicle sales come off the boil Restricted

New vehicle sales in South Africa slowed down somewhat in March compared with the same month last year, recording a 2.1% drop to 54 946 units. Commenting on the statistics, compiled by RGT Smart, the National Association of Automobile...
By: Irma Venter
19 Apr 13
 
 
AUTO INDUSTRY

Record auto deficit a big contributor to SA’s 2012 trade imbalance Restricted

The South African automotive industry last year posted a record trade deficit of around R49-billion, up from 2011’s R35-billion, which was already a record, says National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam)...
By: Irma Venter
19 Apr 13
 
 
AUTO INDUSTRY – 2

Auto CEO warns of price rises as rand weakens Restricted

“I predict price increases of between 10% and 12% on new cars in the next six months in South Africa,” says Kia Motors South Africa (KMSA) CEO Ray Levin. “If the rand remains at R9 to the dollar we could possible see a 20% increase. There...
By: Irma Venter
12 Apr 13
 
 
AUTO TECHNOLOGY

Hydrogen-fuelled prototype golf cart being put through its paces Restricted

South Africa’s first hydrogen-fuelled prototype golf cart is currently undergoing testing in the Western Cape. The cart is being put through its paces by the Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Systems Competence Centre, based at the University of the...
By: Irma Venter
12 Apr 13
 
 
AUTO INDUSTRY– 3

Metair says electric-car project sought to debunk high-cost concerns Restricted

Automotive component manufacturer and distributor Metair has unveiled a completely homebuilt electric car, named the Met-Elec-R60.   The aim of this internal project, launched in July last year, is to produce an electric car within four months...
By: Irma Venter
12 Apr 13
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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