AUTOFORUM

New Swift and Dzire get Tenneco MTV suspension technology

Jul, 17 2018, 05:25

Tenneco has revealed that it is supplying its Multi-Tuned Valve (MTV) suspension technology on two new vehicles.

Mahindra's top SA dealers

Jul, 04 2018, 07:43

Mahindra South Africa has honoured its best performing in Durban with an event in Durban. The automaker used the event to give dealers a look at the company’s new assembly facility, at the Dube Trade Port, located at the King Shaka airport in KZN.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts highlights Champion range of filters

Jun, 29 2018, 09:07

Champion cabin filters offers 92% coverage of the European car parc and were developed according to the most stringent OE requirements.

ICC to host NAACAM Show 2019

May, 29 2018, 09:46

The eThekwini Municipality has been announced as the venue once again for the NAACAM Show 2019, which will be delivered in partnership with the Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC), at the ICC from 12-14 March 2019.

SA-made FALKEN Tyre now OE for VW Polo Hatch

May, 10 2018, 01:53

Falken tyres – produced locally by Sumitomo Rubber South Africa – have been announced as original equipment suppliers for the latest Volkswagen Polo Hatch models. The latter are assembled in SA and exported around the globe.

Tenneco ramps up its monotube production capacity in Poland

Apr, 06 2018, 03:04

Tenneco has confirmed that it will expand production of its popular Monroe® monotube shock absorbers, moving manufacturing to its state-of-the-art “G+” aftermarket ride control facility in Gliwice, Poland.

DAC executive training session in March

Feb, 26 2018, 05:39

The Durban Automotive Cluster’s Localisation and Growth programme is holding and executive training session in March that seeks to familiarise executives with four possible scenarios for SA, in order to support their long-term investment decisions.

Auto industry 'Code of Conduct' won't be easy to finalise

Nov, 14 2017, 02:02

Responses to the draft code of conduct for the automotive industry are in and it’s clear that finalising the code is not going to be an easy process. “We did anticipate a strong opposing response from OEMs ... the status quo suits them just fine".

VWSA extends support opportunities for black owned suppliers

Oct, 20 2017, 00:56

Volkswagen Group South Africa has announced its intention to extend the assistance it provides to strategically align black-owned suppliers in the automotive sector, with the launch of the Ntinga Project.

New plans for 24/7 traffic enforcement

May, 25 2017, 10:03

The Automobile Association has welcomes the newly announced plans to declare traffic law enforcement an essential service, and thereby enable a 24-hour working schedule for traffic law enforcers.