AUTOFORUM

More emphasis needed on keeping jobs

Sep, 10 2020, 17:57

Moeketsi Marumo, an associate director at Cova Advisory, says if we can keep people employed in the bad times we will be better prepared for the recovery

Motor dealers disappointed

Sep, 03 2020, 15:26

Recently released new vehicle sales figures for August, distributed by NAAMSA, show a market that remains fairly stagnant. The overall market (all channels) declined by 11,969 units or 26.3% from the previous August 2019.

Online car sales in South Africa: What’s possible, what’s not and why

Aug, 17 2020, 14:53

According to Mark Dommisse, Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), there is both good and bad news for those hoping to click a webpage button and see a new car magically appear a few days later.

Understanding the role of airbags in passenger safety

Aug, 14 2020, 12:27

Richard Green, national director SAMBRA, says globally consumers have become more conscious of the role of passive safety systems, like airbags, in cars.

Culture of non-compliance red flag for consumers

Aug, 14 2020, 12:11

A growing culture of regulatory non-compliance in the motor vehicle repair industry is not only creating an uneven playing field for many accredited workshop owners in the sector, but also placing consumers at risk.

Angie Frederic: the fairer side of industry

Aug, 07 2020, 14:29

As the Regional Chairperson of the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA) National Executive Committee in KwaZulu Natal, Angie Frederic, owner of Supa Quick Hillcrest, is paving the way for greater female participation in the tyre industry.

From Back Office to Top Office

Aug, 07 2020, 14:25

In her second year she was successful in getting some funding from DTI for equipment and was able to become a member of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ association, an association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI),

Retail Motor Industry President has her foot firmly on the pedal of change

Aug, 07 2020, 14:21

Meet the president of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) Jeánne Esterhuizen (56). She says women interested in tech and commerce and how powerful bikes and cars are built and repaired, will find the retail motor industry a great fit.

Relaxation of costly regulatory compliance requirements to stimulate business growth

Aug, 04 2020, 20:40

Excessive red tape and unrealistic compliance costs in an over regulated business environment are stifling sustainability and growth in many business sectors, particularly in the retail automotive sector.

NADA appoints Marcia Mayaba as National Vice Chairperson

Jul, 29 2020, 12:10

Marcia Mayaba, Franchise Executive, Barloworld Motor Retail, has been elected as the National Automobile Dealers’ Association’s (NADA) Vice-Chairperson.