BMW putting ads in its cars, and a new R2-billion tyre factory for South Africa

• BMW is facing backlash over an ad campaign that shows a movie ad on the infotainment screens in its cars, complete with audio and ambient lighting effects.
• The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality plans to negotiate a deal with the Chinese tyre manufacturer, Sailun Group, to establish a R2-billion tyre production and recycling plant in the Coega SEZ near Gqeberha.
• The R2-billion tyre factory is expected to boost the local economy and create employment opportunities, but the exact timeline and details of the project are yet to be confirmed.