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Volkswagen operations in Kenya going strong

Apr, 01 2020, 17:20

Just over three years after Volkswagen ventured into Sub Saharan Africa, the brand’s assembly facility in Kenya is going strong. The assembly facility, which was opened in December 2016 in Thika, Kenya, was the first SKD facility Volkswagen establish

Nissan appoints new Chairman of its Africa, Middle East and India region

Apr, 01 2020, 17:18

Nissan has appointed Guillaume Cartier as Senior Vice President and Chairman of its Africa, Middle East, and India region (AMI) and Head of the Global Datsun Business Unit, effective from April 1st 2020.

Ford to produce 50,000 Ventilators in Michigan in next 100 Days - partnering with GE Healthcare will help Coronavirus Patients

Mar, 31 2020, 16:06

Ford Motor Company, in collaboration with GE Healthcare, announced today it will begin producing in Michigan a third-party ventilator with the goal to produce 50,000 of the vitally needed units within 100 days and up to 30,000 a month thereafter as n

Day one of SA’s lockdown sees first 2 deaths and confirmed cases break the 1000 level

Mar, 27 2020, 16:03

Covid-19 claims the first two deaths in the Western Cape it was announced by Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize this morning.

Bosch develops rapid test for COVID-19

Mar, 27 2020, 14:27

Source: Atermarketonline https://www.aftermarketonline.net/news/fullstory.php/aid/5944 Automotive continues to play its part in the fight against Coronavirus, with Bosch announcing it has developed a rapid test for Covid-19 through its Healthcare So

COVID-19: Information on Nissan operations in Africa, Middle East, India region

Mar, 26 2020, 14:00

In response to the continuing COVID-19 outbreak, Nissan has announced a temporary suspension to production in its Africa, Middle East and India region.

Covid-19 21 Day lock down for South Africa

South Africa to enter lock down on 27 March for 21 Days

Mar, 24 2020, 16:43

As the world, and indeed our own country, enters uncharted waters related to the lock downs being implemented to slow Covid 19, there are so many unanswered questions. South Africa readies itself for a 21 day lock down.

Volkswagen South Africa postpones VIVOnation Festival

Mar, 16 2020, 13:58

Volkswagen South Africa has taken the decision to postpone the third instalment of VIVOnation (4 - 5 April 2020), due to health concerns around the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Nissan shows how EV’s can help against air pollution

Mar, 05 2020, 14:39

In Asia and Oceania, approximately four billion people – 92 percent of Asia and the Pacific’s population – are exposed to air pollution levels that pose a significant health risk. This was further highlighted with the February 2020 launch of the worl

Peugeot 208 – European Car of the Year 2020

Mar, 02 2020, 19:59

The new Peugeot 208 triumphed over BMW 1 Series, Ford Puma, Porsche Taycan, Renault Clio, Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Corolla to clinch the title of 2020 European Car of the Year.