Mercedes-Benz to invest a further R3-billion in SA
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Mercedes-Benz plans to push ahead with a R3-billion investment plan in South Africa that will see it increase local output to 100 000 units a year.
In an interview with Bloomberg news on Wednesday, the truck and luxury carmaker's South Africa chief executive Martin Zimmermann
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Ford CEO to reaffirm car maker’s commitment to SA
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2013 13:56
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FORD Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally is likely to reiterate his company’s commitment to South Africa when he speaks at the Johannesburg International Motor Show on Wednesday.
This would contrast sharply with the stance adopted by BMW, which in October threatened not to expand
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Auto Sector Agrees to 'Pull Together'
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2013 12:36
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), vehicle manufacturers and organised labour have committed to work together to ensure the long-term stability of South Africa's automotive industry.
During a meeting with Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies in Pretoria on Thursday,
How Indian vehicle manufacturers are winning in Africa
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2013 12:34
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While it is still relatively small, Africa’s automotive market is growing, supported by rising incomes, improving urban infrastructure and the ability of Asian manufacturers to supply cost-effective vehicles, says a recent Standard Bank report authored by its analysts Simon
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