AUTOFORUM

South Africa's most popular SUVs

Jul, 15 2019, 23:08

The global popularity of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) has been well documented; they’ve become the darlings of automotive buyers. In 2018, 29.77 million SUVs were sold, 6.8% up on 2017, placing this vehicle category in the number one position among

Carbon tax requires behavioural change

Jul, 11 2019, 00:56

Carbon taxes on petrol and diesel were introduced on 5 June, 2019 and form part of government’s efforts to deal with climate change.

New updated edition of the Audi Q7

Jul, 11 2019, 00:53

The Audi Q7 is getting an all-round update.

New Lexus sport coupes hit SA

Jul, 11 2019, 00:17

Lexus announced that a substantially-revised RC F range will be officially available for the first time in South Africa. The range is all about ‘race-bred styling meets head-turner’. Car enthusiasts have an option of two model choices, namely the RC

Second SONA from Ramaphosa

Jun, 24 2019, 22:35

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his second State of the Nation address (SONA) on Thursday with some candid views on the failure of the government– he addressed the failures of State owned enterprises (SOE’s), the dire state of the economy and the

SA’s economy shrinks 3,2% in first quarter and IMF says ‘SA needs to take robust actions.’

Jun, 05 2019, 23:17

First quarter figures for 2019 revealed the largest decline in the past decade, with a 3.2% decline in GDP – almost double the figures expected by economists and market experts. President Ramaphosa has an urgent and demanding task to initiate his eco

Traka Automotive enters the SA market

May, 10 2019, 08:02

Taka Automotive, a company in the networked key management solutions sector, has established a physical presence and commenced operation in South Africa.

VPI shows sales dropped almost 10%

May, 10 2019, 07:56

New vehicle sales fell nearly 10%* compared to the same period a year ago, with the total number of vehicles financed - including used vehicles - down 8% for the first three months of the year.

Nissan Navara to be built in SA

Apr, 25 2019, 23:51

Nissan recently announced a R3 billion investment in its facility in Rosslyn, Pretoria to prepare the plant for production of the next generation Nissan Navara pickup.

Structure of SA MBR sector to "change dramatically"

Apr, 08 2019, 07:45

According to Richard Green, National Director of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), the current structure of the Motor Body Repair sector in South Africa is poised to change dramatically.