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(Pot)holes in the bottom line

June 2010 The state of our country’s roads is having a seriously negative impact on South African motorists. Potholes and general decay of roads are…

Golf Day in aid of Sunshine Association

It is always such a blessing when an industry gets together and opens its coffers to support a worthwhile cause. On the 24th of February…

SAVRALA Manufacturer of the Year 2009 Awards

Friday, 23rd October 2009, The Ballroom @ The Wanderer’s Club, Illovo Manufacturer of the Year 2009 Hyundai South Africa Stanley Anderson, Hyundai marketing director (left)…

Penny wise can be pound foolish when it comes to car rental

June 2009 In recent months, SAVRALA has experienced a sharp increase in the number of complaints from members of the public with regard to cost-…

Global distribution costs within the travel chain – including car rental

May 2009 Global distribution costs (GDS) are the charges incurred by the travel management sector when utilising the services of Internet-based travel reservation engines such…

Golf Day nets R50 000 for Marang House

Based in Northcliff, Gauteng, Marang House provides professional medical care in a non-institutional, home-like environment to seriously ill children. Receiving the cheque from SAVRALA president…

Car rental industry readies itself for 2010 Fifa World Cup

April 2009 “Whilst we do expect positive opportunities for our rental members in 2010, we anticipate growth in demand for people carrier vehicles (micro buses)…

AARTO Update: Tshwane pilot project precursor to national roll-out

November 2008 The recent launch of the Tshwane pilot scheme of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Offences Act has not been without some teething problems,…

SAVRALA Manufacturer of the Year 2008 Awards

Friday, 17th October 2008, The Ballroom @ Gallagher Estate, Midrand Congratulations to all the winners! Overall Leasing Rental Gold: Toyota SA Silver: Hyundai Automotive of…

SAVRALA sets the record straight on roadside arrests

September 2008 The Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (SAVRALA) wishes to advise the public that an email headed ‘Roadside Arrest on Outstanding Fines’,…