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SUSTAINera Expands Circular Economy with 4R Growth
BMW Group Launches Wackersdorf Competence Centre Circularity
IMSAf and GMMDC Drive 80% STEM Pass Rate in Nelson Mandela Bay
In boardrooms and classrooms alike, the future of South Africa’s economy is being written in equations, coded in algorithms and engineered in laboratories. In Gqeberha, that future is getting a meaningful boost. Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has renewed its longstanding partnership with the Nelson Mandela University’s Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre (GMMDC), reaffirming a […]
Zenion Accelerates Growth with Strategic Board Appointments and Series-A Funding Milestone
London, 27 October 2025 – Zenion, the UK’s leading provider of electric motorcycles for last-mile courier deliveries, is making significant strides in reshaping the gig economy and fleet delivery landscape. The company has already reached the halfway mark in its £1.4 million Series-A funding round, recently launched on the Prospedia Capital investment platform, highlighting investor […]
Safeguarding Mobility: Why Comprehensive Insurance Is a Non-Negotiable Lifeline for South African Motorists
15 October 2025 — As South Africa commemorates Transport Month this October, the spotlight falls not only on the infrastructure that drives the nation forward, but also on the individual responsibility that underpins mobility — protecting the vehicles that keep our economy moving. Reliable transport remains a cornerstone of personal prosperity and economic growth, yet […]
BMW iX3: A New Chapter in Sustainable Automotive Design with Neue Klasse
Munich, Germany – The BMW Group’s latest electric vehicle, the all-new BMW iX3 50 xDrive, embodies a bold and comprehensive sustainability vision that stretches across its entire life cycle—from sourcing raw materials and manufacturing, to the way it is driven. This all-electric SUV is the first Neue Klasse model to put BMW’s circular economy ambitions […]
Japanese Brands Dominate UK’s Most Fuel-Efficient Cars, According to Real-World Data
In a time of rising fuel costs and heightened environmental awareness, fuel economy is no longer a fringe consideration—it’s a crucial part of the car-buying decision. While official efficiency figures provide a broad guideline, they don’t always align with what drivers actually experience. That’s where HonestJohn.co.uk’s Real MPG data steps in, offering a refreshingly accurate […]
Driving Prestige: UK’s Small Volume Car Makers Power £5 Billion Export Success
Britain’s small volume automotive sector — a collective of elite manufacturers known for their hand-crafted precision, cutting-edge innovation and global prestige — is fuelling a £5 billion export economy, according to a new report released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Entitled The UK’s Small Volume Automotive Manufacturers: An Enduring British Success […]
Economic Relief Brings Renewed Confidence to South Africa’s Automotive Sector, Says NADA
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 24 April 2025 – In a move welcomed by the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), government has confirmed that the proposed 0.5% VAT increase will not be implemented—a decision that brings tangible relief to South African consumers and the wider economy. At a time when households are grappling with mounting financial […]
Casterton Haulage Accelerates Growth with Third Mercedes-Benz Actros Investment
Casterton Haulage’s fleet is driving into a new era of efficiency and performance. Following a dramatic improvement in fuel economy from its initial two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, the Sheffield-based family firm has now invested in a third model. The decision underscores the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation, supported by the dependable service from […]
BMW Group Strengthens Commitment to Circular Economy with SK tes Partnership
Munich – As the global shift toward electric mobility accelerates, the importance of sustainable battery recycling has taken center stage. On November 1, 2024, the BMW Group announced a groundbreaking pan-European partnership with SK tes, a global leader in lifecycle technology solutions. Building on its successful closed-loop recycling system in China, BMW aims to establish […]
BMW Group Unveils Cell Recycling Competence Centre to Advance Circular Economy in Battery Production
BMW Group has announced the development of its new Cell Recycling Competence Centre (CRCC) in Kirchroth, located in the Straubing-Bogen district of Lower Bavaria. This state-of-the-art facility will be dedicated to pioneering a groundbreaking “direct recycling” method that aims to enhance sustainability and efficiency in battery production. This new step is part of BMW’s ongoing […]















