AUTOFORUM

Trysome Named as Red Dot Corporation Authorized Distributor

Sep, 17 2019, 00:41

Red Dot Europe recently welcomed Trysome Auto-Electrical Engineering (Pty) Ltd into its global network of heavy-duty mobile HVAC units and parts dealers to reach customers throughout southern Africa. The new partnership enables Red Dot to expand its

KIA Motors produces its 3 millionth vehicle in the U.S.A.

Sep, 13 2019, 00:25

KIA Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc (KMMG) reached another milestone yesterday evening when the plant’s three millionth vehicle – a white KIA 2020 Telluride SX Prestige – rolled off the assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Representing an investme

Motul Moves to Meet Demand by Further Improving its Supply

Sep, 12 2019, 00:18

Motul has identified Africa, including South Africa, as a key focus area in its long-term growth strategy. The opening of Motul’s new Distribution Centre in Johannesburg represents another vote of confidence in what is fast becoming one of the compan

Quality mileage for Alonso in Poland with Toyota Gazoo racing

Sep, 09 2019, 15:19

Fernando Alonso completed a successful two-day training in the Toyota Hilux on September 2-3 in Szczecin, Poland covering 700 kilometres, including sections used by the recently-concluded Baja Poland. The training course featured a variety of sand tr

Volkswagen produces its 200 000th new Polo

Sep, 08 2019, 14:52

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) reached a historical milestone on 6 September, when the 200 000th unit of the current Volkswagen Polo rolled off the production line at the Uitenhage plant. The VWSA production plant has been manufacturing Polos

TomTom Telematics renamed Webfleet Solutions by Bridgestone

Sep, 05 2019, 15:22

Following the acquisition of TomTom Telematics by Bridgestone Europe (Bridgestone) on 1 April 2019, Bridgestone has announced that TomTom Telematics’ company name will become Webfleet Solutions as of 1 October 2019.

Continental tyres highly successful in OE market

Sep, 05 2019, 14:43

Continental is one of the largest suppliers of tyres to vehicle manufacturers. Approximately a third of new cars in Europe are fitted with tyres from the Hanover-based German company. What’s more, when it comes to the best-selling European cars such

New Land Rover Defender Expedition 001

Sep, 03 2019, 14:49

Land Rover has given a first glimpse of the new Defender ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 10 September. The road to reveal for Land Rover’s most capable and durable 4x4 started in one of the most land-locked locations on ear

GWM "P “series pickup rolls out in Chongqing smart factory

Sep, 02 2019, 15:13

On August 30th, Great Wall Motor’s had two celebrations in the form of the Chongqing Smart Factory completion as well as the “P” series pickup rollout ceremony. Wei Jianjun, Chairman of Great Wall Motor and other leaders witnessed this historic momen

South African president visits Nissan global headquarters

Sep, 01 2019, 13:31

Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of the Republic of South Africa, visited Nissan’s global headquarters and the company’s Oppama Plant in Japan today. The visit follows Nissan Group of Africa’s 10th April announcement of continued investment and deepeni