AUTOFORUM

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.

Optimising output for South Africa’s auto manufacturing sector

May, 10 2018, 02:26

Derick Cluley explains how localised components and further technology innovations are the future for SA automakers.

Mazda And Toyota establish joint-venture company

Mar, 18 2018, 07:27

Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have established their new joint-venture company “Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc.” (MTMUS) that will produce vehicles in Huntsville, Alabama starting in 2021.

Toyota closes Australian manufacturing operations in official ceremony

Oct, 18 2017, 05:16

Toyota Australia President Dave Buttner paid tribute to employees past and present for their ongoing commitment to ensuring the goal of 'last car = best global car'.