# chery (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover chery. Page: Feed: --- ## [Cell C launches 5G](https://techcentral.co.za/cell-c-launches-5g/285157/) _2026-08-21 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Coverage is live now, Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes has told TechCentral, with commercial propositions to follow. ## [Hot rand is cold comfort for tech buyers](https://techcentral.co.za/hot-rand-is-cold-comfort-for-tech-buyers/285163/) _2026-08-21 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Currency strength is the one thing going right for South African technology buyers. Sadly, it isn't nearly enough. ## [Used electric cars selling 10 days quicker than market](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/used-electric-cars-selling-10-days-quicker-than-market/) _2026-08-21 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Used electric cars sold in an average of 20 days on Auto Trader during August compared to 30 days for the wider market. Electric cars have now been the fastest-selling \[…\] The post Used electric cars selling 10 days quicker than market first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Joburg says it has bought its way out of an Eskom blackout](https://techcentral.co.za/joburg-buys-its-way-out-of-an-eskom-blackout/285175/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · TechCentral_ The city and the energy department say the arrears are cleared and Eskom has dropped its threat to cut supply. ## [Part-worn tyres putting drivers at risk](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/part-worn-tyres-putting-drivers-at-risk/) _2026-08-21 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ TyreSafe has warned drivers about the risks of part-worn tyres after a number of operations identified significant compliance and safety issues. Working with Trading Standards, it carried out investigations in \[…\] The post Part-worn tyres putting drivers at risk first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [MVNOs are doing the heavy lifting at Cell C](https://techcentral.co.za/mvnos-are-doing-the-heavy-lifting-at-cell-c/285152/) _2026-08-21 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Capitec and FNB subscribers are doing more for Cell C than its own customers, its full-year results to 31 May 2026 show. ## [Demand surging for used electric cars](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/demand-surging-for-used-electric-cars/) _2026-08-21 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Demand for used electric cars is exceeding supply, driving a 2.7% increase in average prices in July, according to new data from Indicata. Its August Market Watch found that electric \[…\] The post Demand surging for used electric cars first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Car insurance policies rising again](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/car-insurance-policies-rising-again/) _2026-08-21 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Average car insurance policies rose 3.6% in the second quarter of the year, according to the latest data from Go.Compare. It found that average policies were up £14 to and \[…\] The post Car insurance policies rising again first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Brook Bishop joins Cazoo as chief commercial officer](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/brook-bishop-joins-cazoo-as-chief-commercial-officer/) _2026-08-21 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Cazoo has strengthened it leadership team with the appointment of Brook Bishop as chief commercial officer. Bishop has extensive senior management experience in the automotive sector, joining from Motorway where \[…\] The post Brook Bishop joins Cazoo as chief commercial officer first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Electric vehicle van sales enjoy 10% growth](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/electric-vehicle-van-sales-enjoy-10-growth/) _2026-08-21 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Electric vehicle van sales rose almost three quarters in July to account for 14.7% of the market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Year-to-date growth of electric \[…\] The post Electric vehicle van sales enjoy 10% growth first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/f83wTOuOSdof) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Management consulting as we know it is over](https://techcentral.co.za/management-consulting-as-we-know-it-is-over/285143/) _2026-08-21 · Jannie van Zyl · TechCentral_ The big consulting firms inflated every hype cycle and left before the crash. AI ends the chicanery. ## [Fleet drivers cite understanding as key to effective tech](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/fleet-drivers-cite-understanding-as-key-to-effective-tech/) _2026-08-21 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ A new report has found that proper understanding is key to fleet drivers using vehicle technology more effectively. The report, Mobilising the Future of Fleets Report: Driver Coaching Edition, has \[…\] The post Fleet drivers cite understanding as key to effective tech first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Common heavy goods vehicle repairs identified](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/common-heavy-goods-vehicle-repairs-identified/) _2026-08-21 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Warranty Solutions Group has revealed the UK’s most common heavy goods vehicle repairs. It analysed almost 2,500 authorised HGV warranty claims dating back to July 2021 to present one of the \[…\] The post Common heavy goods vehicle repairs identified first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Paratus Uganda first to market with Starlink service](https://techcentral.co.za/paratus-uganda-first-to-market-with-starlink-service/285169/) _2026-08-21 · Paratus Group · TechCentral_ Paratus Uganda has become the first provider in the country to launch Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite service. ## [South Africa’s AI neutrality has not yet been tested](https://techcentral.co.za/south-africas-ai-neutrality-has-not-yet-been-tested/285130/) _2026-08-20 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ Washington's AI supply-chain pact has 24 signatories across four continents. Not one of the countries is African. ## [Bitcoin roars back to life after Trump pushes Clarity Act](https://techcentral.co.za/bitcoin-roars-back-to-life-after-trump-pushes-clarity-act/285120/) _2026-08-20 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ Industry executives and analysts say that without legislation, regulations are vulnerable to shifting political winds and court challenges. ## [Dangerous driving conditions expected as thunderstorms loom](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/dangerous-driving-conditions-expected-as-thunderstorms-loom/) _2026-08-20 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ The AA has warned motorists of dangerous driving conditions when heavy rainfall follows long spells of hot, dry weather. The UK has experienced one of its hottest summers on record \[…\] The post Dangerous driving conditions expected as thunderstorms loom first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Chery turns to UTAC Millbrook for R&D](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/chery-turns-to-utac-millbrook-for-rd/) _2026-08-20 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Chery Automobile will open a new UK R&D Centre of Excellence at UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire later this year. The initial focus of the new centre will be chassis dynamics \[…\] The post Chery turns to UTAC Millbrook for R&D first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [RAC Warranty expands Scratch and Dent Insurance](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/rac-warranty-expands-scratch-and-dent-insurance/) _2026-08-20 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ RAC Warranty has responded to an aging UK car parc by expanding its cosmetic product, RAC Scratch and Dent Insurance. The enhanced offering now protects larger areas of damage, and \[…\] The post RAC Warranty expands Scratch and Dent Insurance first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Fleets turn to longer van rental contracts](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/fleets-turn-to-longer-van-rental-contracts/) _2026-08-20 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Businesses are increasingly extending van rental contracts from 12 to 24 months, according to Liquid Fleet. The shift is a response to higher vehicle costs and the preference for cost \[…\] The post Fleets turn to longer van rental contracts first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BthOHAjP2wiW) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [How Comsol turned 60MHz into a national 5G bet](https://techcentral.co.za/how-comsol-turned-60mhz-into-a-national-5g-bet/285089/) _2026-08-20 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Inside the engineering choices behind Comsol's 5G network, and how ISPs will actually sell it. ## [Humanoid robots poised for their ‘ChatGPT moment’](https://techcentral.co.za/humanoid-robots-poised-for-their-chatgpt-moment/285098/) _2026-08-20 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ The CEO of humanoid robot unicorn Unitree says the industry is edging towards a "ChatGPT moment" for robot brains. ## [Smarter operations take centre stage at Electra Mining Africa 2026](https://techcentral.co.za/smarter-operations-take-centre-stage-at-electra-mining-africa-2026/285109/) _2026-08-20 · Electra Mining Africa · TechCentral_ Competitive advantage in industry now comes from connecting technologies well, not from owning more of them. ## [SpaceX breaks cover at Icasa satellite spectrum hearings](https://techcentral.co.za/spacex-breaks-cover-at-icasa-satellite-spectrum-hearings/285094/) _2026-08-20 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ SpaceX used Icasa's fee hearings on Wednesday to press the regulator on the ownership rules blocking Starlink. ## [Alistair Jeff appointed to lead Toot Cars](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/alistair-jeff-appointed-to-lead-toot-cars/) _2026-08-20 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ BookMyGarage has appointed automotive retail sector expert Alistair Jeff as head of its new used car sales concept, Toot Cars. Toot Cars is designed to create a more intelligent connection \[…\] The post Alistair Jeff appointed to lead Toot Cars first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Repairify announces enhanced Launch Tech collaboration](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/repairify-announces-enhanced-launch-tech-collaboration/) _2026-08-20 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Repairify has announced a new enhanced collaboration with Launch Tech UK and Ireland to strengthen its support for independent workshops. Launch Tech UK and Ireland is one of the UK’s \[…\] The post Repairify announces enhanced Launch Tech collaboration first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [Uptake of electric vans stalls on familiar issues](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/uptake-of-electric-vans-stalls-on-familiar-issues/) _2026-08-20 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ Uptake of electric vans is expected to remain almost flat for three years, according to the 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer. It found that light commercial vehicle operators \[…\] The post Uptake of electric vans stalls on familiar issues first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [DRIVE35 investment to focus on zero emission vehicles](https://www.bodyshopmag.com/2026/news/drive35-investment-to-focus-on-zero-emission-vehicles/) _2026-08-20 · Alan Feldberg · Bodyshop Magazine_ UK government will invest more than £47m in 33 automotive projects as part of its DRIVE35 programme to support innovation. The funding, taken from a £4bn DRIVE35 package, is designed \[…\] The post DRIVE35 investment to focus on zero emission vehicles first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine . ## [South Africa to get a new national 5G broadband network](https://techcentral.co.za/south-africa-to-get-a-new-national-5g-broadband-network/285080/) _2026-08-20 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ Comsol has secured billions of rand in funding to deploy the Woan the government never could. ## [DA MP’s fintech denies clients were kept in the dark](https://techcentral.co.za/da-mps-fintech-denies-clients-were-kept-in-the-dark/285070/) _2026-08-19 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ Crypto arbitrage firm Kastelo says every client watched a compulsory video and signed a mandate before any offshore trade. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yZ6Y3OSet7uD) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Absa’s AI is writing its code and answering its calls](https://techcentral.co.za/absas-ai-is-writing-its-code-and-answering-its-calls/285065/) _2026-08-19 · Staff Reporter · TechCentral_ Absa has said that 1 400 developers use AI coding tools while its chatbot fields 100 000 queries monthly. ## [Fidelity turns to Sigfox to spot fires before they start](https://techcentral.co.za/fidelity-turns-to-sigfox-to-spot-fires-before-they-start/285057/) _2026-08-19 · Sigfox South Africa · TechCentral_ HeatWatch uses the Sigfox network to flag abnormal heat on inverters, battery banks and distribution boards. ## [WhatsApp’s free lunch ends on 1 October](https://techcentral.co.za/whatsapps-free-lunch-ends-on-1-october/285051/) _2026-08-19 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ Replying to a customer on WhatsApp will start costing business users money from October. Meta won’t confirm how much. ## [South African inflation breaks its upward run](https://techcentral.co.za/south-african-inflation-breaks-its-upward-run/285045/) _2026-08-19 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ Headline inflation slowed to 4.3% in July, ending four months of acceleration - and beating market expectations. ## [Nissan’s Rosslyn plant buyer now also builds police robots](https://techcentral.co.za/nissans-rosslyn-plant-buyer-now-also-builds-police-robots/285038/) _2026-08-19 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ The car maker taking over Nissan's Rosslyn plant in Pretoria has and big plans for its humanoid robotics division. ## [A hidden charge in your electricity bill is being scrapped](https://techcentral.co.za/a-hidden-charge-in-your-electricity-bill-is-being-scrapped/285032/) _2026-08-19 · Staff Reporter · TechCentral_ Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has outlined a major overhaul to South Africa's electricity pricing policy. ## [Finally, some good news on memory-chip prices](https://techcentral.co.za/finally-some-good-news-on-memory-chip-prices/285027/) _2026-08-19 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ Xiaomi has said the pace of memory-price increases had started to slow and should continue to slow in the second half. ## [China can now land rocket boosters, just like SpaceX](https://techcentral.co.za/china-can-now-land-rocket-boosters-just-like-spacex/285022/) _2026-08-19 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ China's LandSpace has landed an orbital-class booster, narrowing the gap with the US in reusable rockets. ## [No partner, no funding: Post Office wants out of rescue anyway](https://techcentral.co.za/no-partner-no-funding-post-office-wants-out-of-rescue-anyway/285015/) _2026-08-18 · Fanie van Rooyen · TechCentral_ The Post Office is attempting to exit business rescue with no funded partner, an unresolved creditor fight and a hamstrung board. ## [Your iPhone is about to get a massive upgrade](https://techcentral.co.za/your-iphone-is-about-to-get-a-massive-upgrade/284991/) _2026-08-18 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ After two years of broken promises, Apple's rebuilt Siri finally arrives next month - and South Africa is included at launch. ## [Volvo’s ES90 has one flaw, and it is not the price](https://techcentral.co.za/volvos-es90-has-one-flaw-and-it-is-not-the-price/284963/) _2026-08-17 · William Kelly · TechCentral_ At R1.8-million, the Volvo ES90 Ultra has to justify itself, and it does so - comfortably. This is a driver's car. ## [Africa’s moon telescope project will listen for alien technology](https://techcentral.co.za/africas-moon-telescope-project-will-listen-for-alien-technology/284956/) _2026-08-17 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ The instrument draws on the interferometry expertise Rhodes University built through MeerKAT and the SKA. ## [Tech Summit returns to Sandton on 1 September](https://techcentral.co.za/tech-summit-returns-to-sandton-on-1-september/284951/) _2026-08-17 · Tech Summit · TechCentral_ The one-day event returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 1 September with free reader tickets. ## [Avast, AVG and Norton in 2026: smarter security for a new generation of threats](https://techcentral.co.za/avast-avg-and-norton-in-2026-smarter-security-for-a-new-generation-of-threats/284943/) _2026-08-17 · AvertIT Distribution · TechCentral_ Avast, AVG and Norton are folding AI scam detection into familiar antivirus products, says Avert IT Distribution. ## [Still no end in sight to South Africa’s digital migration saga](https://techcentral.co.za/still-no-end-in-sight-to-south-africas-digital-migration-saga/284937/) _2026-08-17 · Duncan McLeod · TechCentral_ The director-general says a date will follow stakeholder consultation, and worries communities think one already exists. ## [B10: Leapmotor’s play for the South African mass market](https://techcentral.co.za/b10-leapmotors-play-for-the-south-african-mass-market/284929/) _2026-08-17 · Staff Reporter · TechCentral_ Chinese brand Leapmotor's second South African model uses the same range-extender trick in a smaller package. ## [Inside Standard Bank’s multi-model AI bet](https://techcentral.co.za/inside-standard-banks-multi-model-ai-bet/284924/) _2026-08-17 · Staff Reporter · TechCentral_ Standard Bank Group has named Amazon Bedrock as its platform and claimed a 20% gain from AI coding tools. ## [Leaked letter reveals US plan to split the world’s AI alliances](https://techcentral.co.za/leaked-letter-reveals-us-plan-to-split-the-worlds-ai-alliances/284919/) _2026-08-17 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ A leaked US state department draft warns 35 countries they cannot join both American and Chinese AI coalitions. ## [Eskom’s board is slow-walking the reform South Africa needs](https://techcentral.co.za/eskoms-board-is-slow-walking-the-reform-south-africa-needs/284915/) _2026-08-17 · Busi Mavuso · TechCentral_ There is a difference between acknowledging complexity and weaponising it to resist change, writes Busi Mavuso. ## [Anthropic eyes $200-billion in revenue by 2028](https://techcentral.co.za/anthropic-eyes-200-billion-in-revenue-by-2028/284910/) _2026-08-15 · Agency Staff · TechCentral_ Anthropic projects revenue of up to $200-billion by 2028, against a $47-billion run rate today, as it prepares for a mega-listing.