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São Paulo heats up with dramatic win for Sam Bird

São Paulo heats up with dramatic win for Sam Bird

FORMULA E returned from a month-long break and travelled to Brazil for the fifth round of the world championship. Sam Bird celebrates towards the podium of the 2024 São Paulo E-Prix. Picture: Supplied São Paulo, a city with a rich motorsport heritage, was electrified as it geared up for the adrenaline-pumping race that brought feisty competition and flying front wings.  NEOM McLaren’s Sam Bird stormed to win the race, a tough battle against Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans that carried after the second safety car right until the end of the race 34-lap race.  Evans and Bird engage in a…
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Audi South Africa launches ground-breaking AI-powered advertising campaign for special edition models

Audi South Africa launches ground-breaking AI-powered advertising campaign for special edition models

AUDI South Africa has launched a unique and innovative advertising campaign to accompany the introduction of its new range of special edition models that have been designed specifically for the South African market. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI), Audi has collaborated with renowned advertising agency Ogilvy SA and local AI specialists Monkey Donkey to introduce a campaign that blurs the lines between creativity and technology. The special edition options span Audi’s core model ranges and are named Urban Edition and Black Edition. They are meticulously curated to embody the preferences and aspirations of the discerning South African driver.…
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ISUZU Foundation refurbishes Soutpansberg Primary School in Makhado

ISUZU Foundation refurbishes Soutpansberg Primary School in Makhado

ISUZU Foundation, a collaborative initiative between ISUZU Motors South Africa and its Dealer Network, has expanded its philanthropic efforts to rejuvenate Soutpansberg Primary School, located in Makhado (Louis Trichardt) within the Limpopo province. In response to the deteriorating conditions of the aging school building, the ISUZU Foundation undertook a comprehensive reconstruction project, addressing critical areas in need of restoration. The recently completed renovations encompass the installation of modernised toilets, repainting of walls and roofs, tiling, door fittings, and the addition of new gutters. The official handover of these revitalised facilities took place on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. "ISUZU Foundation’s commitment…
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South Africa: Old Mutual Insure 2024 Car of The Year finalists announced

South Africa: Old Mutual Insure 2024 Car of The Year finalists announced

THE finalists of the prestigious Old Mutual Insure 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) competition have been announced. The top 18 finalists meticulously chosen by the jurors of the 38th annual COTY competition presented by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) will go through to the next stage in the search for the 2024 SA Car of the Year. "Congratulations to the top 18 finalists! We eagerly await the upcoming competition phase, where the contenders will undergo comprehensive testing by COTY's expert juror group in early March," says Garth Napier, MD of Old Mutual Insure. "This rigorous and…
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FE heats up for double Diriyah leg under the lights

FE heats up for double Diriyah leg under the lights

ROUNDS two and three of Formula E (FE) season ten continue in Saudi Arabia on a circuit nestled between UNESCO-protected ancient sites. DS Penske driver Jean-Eric Vergne grabbed pole for the first leg of the Diriyah E-Prix doubleheader, beating out Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans by just 0.072 seconds at the finish line. Vergne grabbed his 16th career pole in Formula E and the team’s first pole since São Paulo in 2023, when JEV's teammate Stoffel Vandoorne took P1, and Vergne’s first since Jakarta in 2022.  Defending World Champion Jake Dennis will start race one from third after losing out…
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Volkswagen Group South Africa honoured as Top Employer for 13th consecutive year

Volkswagen Group South Africa honoured as Top Employer for 13th consecutive year

CONTINUING their legacy of building an environment where employees can thrive, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has been named a Top Employer for 2024.  This marks the 13th year in a row that VWSA has been honoured with this certification.  The Top Employer title is an internationally recognised certification from the Top Employers Institute, which is awarded in recognition of employers around the world that provide excellent conditions for their employees. Included in the considerations are the company’s commitment to employee wellbeing, continuous improvement and to developing talent within the organisation.  The list of Top Employers for 2024 was announced…
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Championship gauntlet thrown by Wehrlein in Mexico E-Prix win

Championship gauntlet thrown by Wehrlein in Mexico E-Prix win

SEASON ten of the much-anticipated 2024 ABB Formula E World Championship kicked off to a fiery start at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez with the Hankook Mexico City E-Prix, where German driver Pascal Wehrlein of Tag Heuer Porsche grabbed the first win of the season.  However, victory is not yet confirmed for Wehrlein, who is under investigation for a technical infraction, along with defending champion Jake Dennis of Andretti Avalanche Racing. Wehrlein challenged rivals and won from pole position, ahead of Envision Racing’s Sébastien Buemi and Jaguar TCS Racing’s Nick Cassidy in second and third, respectively.  “It was a tough race…
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Empowering South Africa’s youth book by book

Empowering South Africa’s youth book by book

IN keeping with the spirit of uplifting communities in need, Renault South Africa, in partnership with the Imperial & Motus Community Trust, has donated a brand-new library and resource centre to the Khauhelo Primary School in Naledi, Soweto. This library, like three similar facilities donated earlier this year, is intended to promote literacy and encourage a love of learning right from the primary stage of education.  The library donations by Renault, have been specially designed for use in junior schools located in underprivileged areas.  “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate and empower our youth than by supporting…
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ISUZU drives South Africa’s women’s hockey team in their pursuit of Olympic dream

ISUZU drives South Africa’s women’s hockey team in their pursuit of Olympic dream

ISUZU Motors South Africa has entered into a partnership with the South African Women's Hockey Team as they gear up for the African Hockey Road-to-Paris 2024 Tournament. The highly anticipated tournament, which will be hosted in Pretoria from October 29th to November 5th, will serve as the African Olympic qualifying tournament, and the SA Women's Hockey Team is determined to secure their place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. ISUZU Motors South Africa Marketing Executive, Ziphindiwe Ngcobo, says, "We are thrilled to support the South African Women's Hockey Team on their journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Their dedication and core…
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New beginnings for Nissan in Algeria

New beginnings for Nissan in Algeria

NISSAN’s long-standing Algerian partner, Groupe Hasnaoui, has signed a renewed distributor agreement extending its history with the Japanese OEM, which dates back to 1993. It is a brand-new beginning, says Nissan Africa President Joni Paiva, in a very important market which was previously one of the top three automotive markets in Africa and is now ramping-up. “It’s a momentous occasion for us, as we seek to unite the entire continent under one organisation for the first time in our global company’s 90-year history,” he said. “This is part and parcel of our mid-term growth strategy, to unlock the potential that…
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