AUTOFORUM

Isuzu confirms investment in the next generation bakkie programme for South Africa

Nov, 11 2019, 14:49

Isuzu Motors of Japan confirmed that it will be investing R1.2 billion into the next generation bakkie programme in South Africa, while an additional total local content value of R2.8 billion will be generated through the lifecycle of the programme.

Toyota and Isuzu join hands in developing a black-owned supplierToyota and Isuzu join hands in developing a black-owned supplier

Nov, 09 2019, 14:37

In the spirit of Kyodo, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) and Isuzu Motors South Africa have joined forces in a Black Supplier Development programme with Algoa Components Manufacturers (ACM).

Toyota awards Young Farmer and New Harvest of the Year winners with new Hilux models

Nov, 08 2019, 14:33

The 16th instalment of the ToyotaSA/Agri-SA Young Farmer and New Harvest of the year saw two top farmers driving away with a brand-new Toyota Hilux workhorse each. Plettenberg Bay’s Johan van der Schyff was crowned winner of the 2019 Young Farmer of

Volkswagen invests in local youth development with vehicle and bicycle handover

Nov, 06 2019, 01:05

In line with its commitment to improving education and empowering the youth, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has provided a new vehicle and 60 bicycles to assist local community organisations. On Friday 1 November, the company handed over a Vol

Continental Tyre SA’s Shaun Uys selected as Africa MD of the Year by Global 100

Nov, 05 2019, 00:35

Shaun Uys, Managing Director of Continental Tyre South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, has been selected as Africa MD of the Year for 2019 by Global 100 – an annual publication with a readership of over 293 000 industry leaders in 163 countries, spann

New Land Rover Defender delivers Webb Ellis Trophy to the Springboks at Rugby World Cup Final

Nov, 04 2019, 00:29

Rugby World Cup 2019 winners South Africa lifted the Webb Ellis Trophy after it was delivered onto the pitch by the New Land Rover Defender. The New Defender, which was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, was driven onto the field afte

Volkswagen and Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

Nov, 01 2019, 23:34

In a first for the African continent, the Volkswagen Brand has launched a pilot project in partnership with Siemens to test the feasibility of electric mobility in an African country. The pilot project, which will form part of Volkswagen's operations

2019 SACCS final round offers Toyota Gazoo Racing opportunity to prepare for DAKAR

Oct, 29 2019, 19:43

With both the overall and Class FIA championships already in the bag for Toyota Gazoo Racing SA, courtesy of Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings, the team will use the final round of the 2019 South African Cross-Country Series, the Parys 400, as final pr

Agoria Solar Team World Champions at the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge supported by Cromax

Oct, 23 2019, 18:27

The Agoria Solar Team from the University of Leuven, Belgium, has become the World Champions by claiming its first-ever title in the Challenger Class of the biennial Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

Bridgestone continue support of the BWSC as title sponsor to 2030

Oct, 21 2019, 18:43

Bridgestone Corporation announced its intent to continue supporting the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) as a title sponsor at a ceremony held on October 20th. The partnership is based on an agreement with the Tourism Bureau of the South Aust