AUTOFORUM

RMI - Looking back and pushing forward

Jan, 21 2020, 11:21

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), a key player in the automotive aftermarket sector, representing almost 8 000 members, says in spite of the increased financial pressure on consumers and many business closures, the RMI’s strong drive on m

MIWA gets a look at Electric Vehicle developments

Dec, 11 2019, 09:27

The Motor Industry Workshop Association’s (MIWA) Director, Pieter Niemand, MIWA Regional Chairman for the Eastern Cape, Jack Finn, and MIWA representative, Peter van Mosseveld, were recently invited to visit the uYilo eMobility Programme at the Nelso

Apprenticeships make good financial sense for businesses, research shows

Dec, 11 2019, 08:36

The skills shortages and limited opportunities for upskilling artisans, not only in the retail industry but industry at large, prompted the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) to join forces with merSETA and the Institute of the Motor Industry (

Computers on wheels – don’t be intimidated

Dec, 04 2019, 15:41

The advent of Artificial Intelligence into the world we live in is furiously gaining momentum, where products like Google Duplex, Amazon Alexa, and others are finding residence in more and more mobility applications.

Economic uncertainty and consumer debt keep buyers away

Dec, 04 2019, 16:06

Despite business confidence showing small signs of improvement in the fourth quarter, buyers of new vehicles are holding off making their purchasing decisions until economic uncertainty steadies. This is according to Gary McCraw, National Director of

RMI - a new shift in direction

Dec, 11 2019, 08:15

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has played a definitive role in the motoring industry of South Africa ever since its inception in 1908 and has a proud heritage, representing almost 8 000 members nationally. The RMI brand is locally and

Maintenance crucial as motorists keep their cars for more than 10 years

Dec, 11 2019, 08:10

Economic reasons and newer models becoming more reliable are amongst the reasons why South African motorists are keeping their cars for longer. This is according to research recently published by the Automobile Association. “There’s no doubt that veh

Are you in for a minor car service or a major service? Know the difference

Nov, 29 2019, 08:44

It’s that time. You are reaching your car service mileage marker and it’s time to book your car in for a service. So, are you in for a minor service or a major one?

NADA – important pre-journey vehicle checks

Nov, 29 2019, 08:09

With thousands of drivers taking to the roads to head away this festive season, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) stresses the importance of carrying out a pre-journey check at an authorised dealer or workshop.

RMI gets serious about transformation

Nov, 21 2019, 11:40

The time for revving up the pace of transformation and providing support for smaller businesses within the informal automotive sector is now. This was the strong underlying message at an RMI Economic Transformation event attended by key industry and