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GM laying off nearly 1,000 workers: source

General Motors is laying off nearly 1,000 workers worldwide, mostly in the US, as it looks to streamline operations, a source told Reuters on Friday.

South Africa will be unable to shed its "junk" credit rating for years to come, credit analysts said

Construction of the Stellantis project at Coega’s Special Economic Zone has begun, starting with ...

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Isuzu scoops awards in three categories

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Isuzu Motors SA won awards in three categories at the 2024 Naamsa/Automotive ...

Korsten mechanic shop shifts into high gear

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When Gqeberha petrolhead Robbie Maree shifted gears to open a mechanic shop, he ...

South Africa mulls tax rebates, subsidies to boost local EV industry

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South Africa is considering introducing tax rebates or subsidies for consumers to boost buying of electric vehicles, ...

Nelson Mandela Bay to host major auto components show

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Gqeberha has been announced as the host city of the fourth National Association of Automotive Component and Allied ...

Eastern Cape gets multibillion-rand solar EV charging investment

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The R11.4bn project will form part of a national off-grid charging solution for EVs.

These are South Africa’s best and worst-selling bakkies

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Chinese pickups have failed to make a dent in a segment ruled by Toyota, Ford and Isuzu

These are the 10 best-selling used SUVs and crossovers in South Africa

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SUVs continue to be the most rapidly growing body type in terms of consumer interest, according to the 2024 AutoTrader ...

VW cuts 2024 outlook as car demand falters

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Volkswagen cut its annual outlook for the second time in less than three months on Friday, citing a weaker than ...

Exporter of the Year awards to celebrate industry leaders at gala banquet

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It is time to dust off those dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate Eastern Cape excellence at the upcoming Exporter ...

These were South Africa's top-selling used car models in August

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August presented a mixed picture for used car sales. According to AutoTrader data, used car sales contracted by -8.2% ...

Standard Bank opens up Mauritius offshore unit to Africa's small to mid-sized businesses

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Standard Bank, Africa's largest bank by assets, said on Wednesday it will allow small to mid-sized businesses operating ...

Dollar dives to 2024 low, gold at record high on revived bets for jumbo Fed cut

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The dollar slumped to its lowest this year on Friday versus the yen while gold hit a record high as investors ratcheted ...

Eskom, ports chaos, crime hammered SA’s auto sector

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Crime, load-shedding and logistical backlogs have significantly affected the automotive industry.

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