Suzuki Swift refreshes small hatch battle
Suzuki has introduced the new version of it’s B segment hatchback, the Swift. It’s always been a cracking car, but does the new one continue the trend? Miles Downard investigates.
Automotive industry
🔒 WORLDVIEW: GM’s exit highlights a subsidy scheme that’s costing SA taxpayers billions
Does GM’s departure suggest other multinationals will follow? SA’s Trade Minister Rob Davies doesn’t think so.
SAns changing the world we live in. Is Robert Bray the next Elon Musk?
After giving the world the indefatigable and enterprising Elon Musk, South Africa is on the brink of letting loose another wunderkind, writes David Gemmell.
US govt lays down R67bn investment in autonomous vehicle technology
The US administration pledged Thursday to help clear the way for autonomous vehicles with an investment of $4 billion to fund research and testing projects.
Africa seen as the next China, vehicle manufacturers take note
The future automotive demand in Africa suggests significant growth opportunities on the continent that the industry considers the Final Automotive Frontier.
Ferrari IPO hits Wall Street with big R133bn bang
Ferrari’s IPO garnered a rich $10 billion valuation on Wall Street as shares were offered at $52 a share.
American’s shun hybrids in favour of gaz-guzzlers as fuel prices slide
We hear a lot about American’s going green, but as this news piece shows, the average Joe still yearns for a gas-guzzler to get from A to B.
UK enjoys best September for new car sales since 2004
If the new car sales are representative of the performance of the UK economy there are further signs that confidence within the business sector is improving
Emerging markets slamming on the (motor sector) brakes
Emerging markets such as Russia and Brazil have hit the skids in recent months, analysts said at the Paris motor show this week.
PSA Peugeot Citroen posts first profit in 3 years
Ailing French automaker, PSA Peugeot Citroen, has made something of its turnaround plans as it posted a positive contribution from its core auto division for the first time in three years. The company’s plan to trim the model line-up, cut production, raise pricing and trim costs is well under way and producing results way ahead … Read more