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The impact of AI on jobs in the retail motor sector

Jan, 17 2020, 02:55

The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is gaining traction in all sectors. Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation are being applied to create ingenious innovations – advancements aimed at making life easier, improving productivity and

Continental and BestDrive – Creating Opportunities, Changing Lives!

Jan, 13 2020, 13:46

BestDrive may be best known as Continental’s franchise retail chain, which is the fastest-growing tyre dealer network in Southern Africa with more than 160 stores across the region – but it is now also a place of hope and opportunity for four young m

Toyota signs off 2019 with 24.2% market share & 40 years of sales leadership

Jan, 09 2020, 16:11

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) marked the turn of the decade with 40 years of consecutive local market leadership. During this period, Toyota has won two Car of the Year awards, changed its insignia and introduced Lexus as its luxury brand – among

Groupe PSA and FCA agree to merge

Dec, 18 2019, 13:25

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. (“Groupe PSA”) have today signed a binding Combination Agreement providing for a 50/50 merger of their businesses to create the 4th largest global automotive OEM by volume and 3rd largest by revenue. Th

S A car market – things to look out for in 2020

Dec, 17 2019, 11:51

Most of the global trend spotters in the automotive industry are not living in the real world of South Africa.

Min. of Trade & Industry hosts inaugural Automotive Executive Oversight Committee

Dec, 13 2019, 11:55

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Ebrahim Patel, yesterday hosted the inaugural Automotive Executive Oversight Committee (EOC) in Pretoria. The key responsibility of the EOC is the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the progress made in

RMI - Looking back and pushing forward

Dec, 13 2019, 11:21

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), a key player in the automotive aftermarket sector, representing almost 8 000 members, says in spite of the increased financial pressure on consumers and many business closures, the RMI’s strong drive on m

Impression joins GlobalSign’s certified regional partner program

Dec, 12 2019, 13:51

GMO GlobalSign, a global Certificate Authority and the leading provider of identity and security solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that South Africa-based Impression has become a GlobalSign Certified Regional Partner (CRP),

Ford releases 2020 Global Trend report

Dec, 11 2019, 11:33

Loneliness, uncertainty and the importance of trust are dominant themes in this year's report, yet Ford's Chief Futurist uncovers pockets of opportunity for businesses and people to connect and thrive. In the age of constant connectivity, consumers t

Budgeting adequately ahead of the new year

Dec, 06 2019, 09:08

South African consumers have no doubt felt a hard knock in their pockets this year, with several petrol price hikes and ever-increasing living expenses. As consumers get ready to enjoy some time off with family and friends over the holiday period, it