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  • UIC, the worldwide railway organisation, to launch the 10th edition of ILCAD, “International Level Crossing Awareness Day”, on 7 June 2018 in Zagreb (Croatia)

    June 4, 2018 • Rail, TransportComments Off on UIC, the worldwide railway organisation, to launch the 10th edition of ILCAD, “International Level Crossing Awareness Day”, on 7 June 2018 in Zagreb (Croatia)

    This 7 June, the International Union of Railways (UIC), together with railway industry stakeholders, road authorities, academics and international institutions will meet for the launch of the 10th edition of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD)....

  • Honda aircraft company unveils the Hondajet Elite

    May 29, 2018 • Air, TransportComments Off on Honda aircraft company unveils the Hondajet Elite

    Honda’s Newest State-of-the-Art, Environmentally Responsible Aircraft Features Increased Range, Updated Avionics Suite and Enhanced Cabin Amenities Honda Aircraft Company today revealed a new upgraded aircraft, the “HondaJet Elite,” at a special hangar...

  • Audi South Africa employee is driving progress in her career

    May 29, 2018 • NewsComments Off on Audi South Africa employee is driving progress in her career

    The Wanderjahre Programme is an annual exchange initiative between Volkswagen Group South Africa and the Volkswagen Group in Germany. It aims to give one young employee an opportunity to work and live abroad for duration of twelve months. Keamogetswe Pitsi...

  • Two killed, four injured in two-vehicle collision on the R44 in Kleinmond

    May 27, 2018 • Accidents, CarComments Off on Two killed, four injured in two-vehicle collision on the R44 in Kleinmond

    Two people were killed, among them a child, when two vehicles collided on the R44 in Kleinmond yesterday afternoon. When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene shortly after 17H00, they found the Metro EMS already in attendance. Upon further assessment, they...

  • Audi Silver Arrow Awards recognises top performing Dealers

    May 24, 2018 • AccidentsComments Off on Audi Silver Arrow Awards recognises top performing Dealers

    Audi South Africa hosted its annual Audi Silver Arrow Awards, a Dealer incentive and awards programme that recognises outstanding performance in the South African Audi Dealer Network. The awards are named after the ‘Silver Arrow’ racing cars that...

  • 10th edition of (International Level Crossing Awareness Day) ILCAD June 7, 2018 Launch conference, Zagreb, Croatia.

    May 21, 2018 • News, Rail, TransportComments Off on 10th edition of (International Level Crossing Awareness Day) ILCAD June 7, 2018 Launch conference, Zagreb, Croatia.

    ILCAD, spearheaded by the UIC, draws railway industry representatives, road authorities, academics and more from around the world – aims to raise awareness about the dangers associated with the road/rail interfaces (level crossings). The International...

  • Successful 10th edition of the UIC World Congress on High Speed Rail in Ankara

    May 15, 2018 • Rail, TransportComments Off on Successful 10th edition of the UIC World Congress on High Speed Rail in Ankara

    The UIC World Congress on High Speed rail, organised by UIC and TCDD, Turkish State Railways, for its 10th edition in Ankara from 8 to 11 May, brought together 1,000 participants from the rail and transport world, representing 30 countries. High level...

  • What are the benefits of travel on Tolled Roads?

    May 14, 2018 • Road, TransportComments Off on What are the benefits of travel on Tolled Roads?

    Opponents of road tolling are certainly not stupid – we know that. Their arguments deserve serious consideration. But in the end, most concerns are self-serving in nature with few people willing to look at the greater good. I am convinced that should any...

  • A few things to know about petrol versus diesel cars

    May 11, 2018 • AccidentsComments Off on A few things to know about petrol versus diesel cars

    When it comes to buying a new car (used or brand new), there are a variety of considerations one needs to take before finalising the purchase. The obvious things include brand, model, style and colour of the car. Then there are the other important details...

  • 10th UIC World Congress on High Speed Rail in Ankara

    May 9, 2018 • Rail, TransportComments Off on 10th UIC World Congress on High Speed Rail in Ankara

    (Ankara, 9 May 2018) The 10th World Congress on High Speed Rail jointly organised by UIC – the worldwide railway organisation bringing together 200 members from 100 countries and all five continents – and Turkish State Railways TCDD, opened on 8 May in...