AUTOFORUM

SAB Kickstarts auto electrical finalist

Nov, 14 2018, 03:24

SAB KickStart has highlighted its auto electrical finalist, owned by Gabisile Octavia Mashilwana, who established Excserpro in 2015 Level 1 B-BBEE status and is a 60% woman-owned business.

Goldwagen's 100th store opens in KZN

Nov, 13 2018, 06:42

Automotive parts franchise, Goldwagen, recently announced the opening of its 100th shop. Having grown from the single outlet initially opened in 1992, the brand says it can provide virtually any item, for any brand available on the sub-continent.

Ford's new “miracle” - Graphene

Oct, 29 2018, 05:36

Ford Motor Company has announced that it will be using Graphene – a two-dimensional nanomaterial that is 200 times stronger than steel -in its vehicle parts.

Midas awards top franchises

Oct, 15 2018, 07:52

Midas recently hosted its annual Franchisee of the Year Awards Lisbon, Portugal in a ceremony that recognised the top three Franchisees within the group.

Africa Automotive Aftermarket Solutions 2018 Franchisee of the Year Awards

Oct, 05 2018, 07:13

Africa Automotive Aftermarket Solutions (AAAS), has hosted its annual Workshop Franchisee of the Year Awards in Lanseria.

New Swift and Dzire get Tenneco MTV suspension technology

Jul, 17 2018, 05:25

Tenneco has revealed that it is supplying its Multi-Tuned Valve (MTV) suspension technology on two new vehicles.

Equip Auto launches 2019 show

Jul, 13 2018, 07:27

Equip Auto has officially launched its 2019 edition and explains that this next staging of the show will revolve around 3 strategic priorities.

Volvo turns the tide on plastic

Jul, 06 2018, 07:38

Volvo Cars says it will ensure that at least 25% of the plastic used new vehicles will be recycled material from 2025. The automaker also urged auto industry suppliers to work more closely with car makers, to develop sustainable parts.

Toyota SA engages suppliers to open localisation opportunities

Jul, 02 2018, 07:19

The recent Toyota South Africa Motors “International Multipurpose Vehicle (IMV) Imported Parts Exhibition” was attended by more than 40 suppliers as part of a localisation drive.

AfriPart highlights B-BEEE credentials and expanded online ordering

Jun, 18 2018, 10:27

Managing director, Andrew Sommerville, comments: “AfriPart is effectively an employee trust with the vision of securing a significant national footprint within the automotive aftermarket distribution sector."