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Pretoria, South Africa – Nissan South Africa has officially been recognised as a leader in gender empowerment, receiving certification from the Standard Bank Top Women Awards. Now in its 20th year, the awards programme honours companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to gender equality as a core business strategy. The certificate was presented at Nissan’s Irene […]

The recent 30 cents a litre increase in the fuel levy which came into effect on 01 April 2016, another rise in interest rates and the recent consignor/consignee legislation will add more layers of cost on a transport industry that is struggling to remain profitable, says Standard Bank Vehicle and Asset Finance.

Dealing with the usual business-cycle and strategy fluctuations is difficult enough for any executive, but fleet managers have to stay upright while the entire foundation of the profession is shifting underneath their feet due to rapid and unrelenting technological advances.

Johannesburg, 19 November 2015 – The storms and hail that have swept across Gauteng leaving a swathe of destruction in their wake since Monday has seen Standard Insurance Limited registering nearly 1 500 claims for damage to cars, buildings and homes.

Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque continue winning streak Land Rover’s design, luxury and breadth of capability recognized Winners chosen through public voting process

Jaguar models take wins in two categories Blend of luxury and sportiness recognised by voters Competition ran across all models on sale in South Africa

Now that virtually every bump, scrape and tyre screech of an entire fleet’s vehicles can be traced and tracked, fleet managers’ efforts to control risks are being threatened by information overload. Fortunately, shrewd strategies and use of the latest innovations can help to identify and supply only the relevant information, streamlining and facilitating many management […]

2014 in review was a year of mixed results. On average the asset finance volumes were down, primarily driven off the back of macroeconomic trends. The business environment remains volatile and investment into operations, working assets or otherwise remains a key area of concern for most business entities and has been the same for the […]

The People Have Spoken  Johannesburg, 13 November 2014: The Future Group, in association with Standard Bank Vehicle and Asset Finance, research house TNS Global and media partner Sunday Times, this morning proudly presented the fourth annual Standard Bank People’s Wheels Awards at the Montecasino Ballroom at Fourways.

Comments on NAAMSA New Vehicle Sales Report – October 2014 Nicholas Nkosi – Head of Standard Bank Vehicle and Asset Finance – Personal Markets  “Despite a poor economic outlook, new car sales continue to show resilience driven by 1.6% growth year on year in passenger vehicles sales. This is driven by new model launches, incentive […]