AUTOFORUM

Ford and VW launch global alliance

Jan, 22 2019, 01:28

Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company announced their first formal agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better serve customers in an era of rapid change in the industry.

Technology-driven change will radically change all aspects of tyre design and production, to the benefit of drivers.

Nov, 02 2018, 07:12

According to Dries Lottering from Bridgestone SA, much of the innovation in manufacturing will soon become synonymous with the and the impact that robotics, artificial intelligence and the IOT will have on production processes, and possible job loss.

VW developing 3D printing process for mass production

Sep, 21 2018, 04:44

VW says the new Metal Jet process by printer manufacturer HP simplifies and speeds up metallic 3D printing, improving productivity by up to 50 times faster compared to other 3D printing methods.

Next generation additive manufacturing

Sep, 05 2018, 04:25

A year after Premium AEROTEC, Daimler, and EOS jointly initiated the NextGenAM project - a future focused 3D printing system for series production - the first pilot plant has been put into operation at Premium AEROTEC in Varel, northern Germany.

Ford's Struandale plant is EC's Top Exporter

Aug, 24 2018, 10:51

Ford Motor Company's Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth has once again been recognised as one of the Eastern Cape's top exporters after winning the 'Best Exporter OEM' Award for the third time.

Silverton produces 500 000 Rangers

Aug, 17 2018, 00:59

Ford Motor Company's Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria has reached a significant milestone with the assembly of the 500 000th current generation Ford Ranger.

The first phase of BAIC’s R11 billion PE assembly plant unveiled by SA and Chinese Presidents

Jul, 29 2018, 08:17

The chairperson of BAIC International, a Chinese state-owned company, Xu Heyi proudly hosted dignitaries, VIP’s, guests and the media at their new semi-knocked down (SKD) plant – the first manufacturing base outside of China - valued at R2 billion.

Community engagement is key to manufacturing success

Jul, 13 2018, 07:06

"Embedding a company deeper into their community ensures the stable, productive relationships needed to produce to world standard."

Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s President, Thomas Schäfer, CEO Volkswagen Group South Africa and Michaella Rugwizangoga, CEO Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda with the first VW "made in Rwanda“

Volkswagen launches local assembly and car sharing in Rwanda

Jun, 29 2018, 03:24

Volkswagen has made a significant move in its African strategy, opening its Intergrated Mobility Solution in Rwanda.

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.