AUTOFORUM

Latest VPN shows continuing challenges for car makers and dealers.

Feb, 01 2019, 06:10

The latest TransUnion Africa Vehicle Pricing Index has been released, and the new report highlights the role of the constrained economy, a VAT hike, and petrol price increases, in pushing VPI below inflation for the 6th consecutive quarter.

Wesbank forecasts 1.0% new vehicle sales decline for 2019

Jan, 25 2019, 03:58

According to Wesbank, 2019 will see SA's new vehicle sales decline 1.0%, news that was delivered by the financier's CEO Chris de Kock at the 2019 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards.

SA vehicle makers to focus on export

Dec, 11 2018, 07:24

According to Standard Bank, local vehicle manufacturers are expected change their focus to the export market, thanks to a weak domestic economy that looks set to curb demand well into the new year.

Industry appeals for greater discussions on petrol price relief

Nov, 20 2018, 08:10

SAPRA says further discussions are needed before decisions can be made on the best way forward for petrol price relief for consumers.

December fuel price drop expected

Nov, 16 2018, 02:46

The AA says large fuel price drops are expected in December.

Sales up year-on-year in October

Nov, 02 2018, 07:37

According to aggregate sales data from the National Automobile Association of South Africa, new vehicle sales were up 1.7% year-on-year with 51 866 units sold in October.

Ford Motor Company highlights R11-billion investment in SA

Nov, 02 2018, 07:33

Ford Motor Company says that it has invested R11-billion in its South African operations over the past decade, culminating in its highest-ever installed production capacity for the Ford Ranger pick-up and the Everest seven-seater SUV.

Possible fuel price relief ahead says the AA

Nov, 02 2018, 07:18

Fuel prices have moderated during October, with the prospect of some relief for petrol users, although users of diesel and illuminating paraffin will have to cough up more.

KZN Exporter of the Year Award for Sumitomo

Oct, 24 2018, 06:19

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), has once again walked away with the KZN Exporter of the Year Award title, for their entry in the “Large” company category.

Andrew Kirby, Chairman of NAAMSA and President and CEO of Toyota SA Motors; Lionel October, Director General of the Department of Trade and Industry; Jeffrey Dinham - Economist at Econometrix.

DTI sys new master plan almost finalised

Sep, 11 2018, 08:38

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) used the Naamsa Automotive Conference to announce that it is a step further in finalising the South African Automotive Masterplan. The latter is set to come into effect in January 2021, running until 2035.