AUTOFORUM

SA vehicle makers to focus on export

Dec, 11 2018, 07:24

According to Standard Bank, local vehicle manufacturers are expected change their focus to the export market, thanks to a weak domestic economy that looks set to curb demand well into the new year.

Industry appeals for greater discussions on petrol price relief

Nov, 20 2018, 08:10

SAPRA says further discussions are needed before decisions can be made on the best way forward for petrol price relief for consumers.

NCAP and AA of SA appeal to stop sale of rated zero cars

Nov, 19 2018, 09:25

Global NCAP Secretary General, David Ward, and AA South Africa CEO, Collins Khumalo, have announced their combined plea to the UN EC for Africa and the African Development Bank, for urgent action to prevent the sale of zero rated cars.

December fuel price drop expected

Nov, 16 2018, 02:46

The AA says large fuel price drops are expected in December.

Global NCAP results show shocking scores for SA favourite

Nov, 13 2018, 07:11

The AA of South Africa, together with Global NCAP, launched the second round of #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results in November, with some shockingly low scores recorded.

Sales up year-on-year in October

Nov, 02 2018, 07:37

According to aggregate sales data from the National Automobile Association of South Africa, new vehicle sales were up 1.7% year-on-year with 51 866 units sold in October.

Ford Motor Company highlights R11-billion investment in SA

Nov, 02 2018, 07:33

Ford Motor Company says that it has invested R11-billion in its South African operations over the past decade, culminating in its highest-ever installed production capacity for the Ford Ranger pick-up and the Everest seven-seater SUV.

Possible fuel price relief ahead says the AA

Nov, 02 2018, 07:18

Fuel prices have moderated during October, with the prospect of some relief for petrol users, although users of diesel and illuminating paraffin will have to cough up more.

Tenneco acquires Federal Mogul

Oct, 05 2018, 06:40

Tenneco - the global Ride Performance and Clean Air products and technology solutions provider - has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Federal-Mogul LLC.

Porsche to dump diesel

Sep, 24 2018, 03:44

Porsche has made the bold move of announcing it will no longer produce diesel models. The automaker's chief executive, Oliver Blume, says the change follows its parent company's emissions scandal over the last few years.