AUTOFORUM

Asian investment accelerates shift in African Auto sector

Asian investment accelerates shift in African Auto sector

Apr, 23 2025, 21:58

From China, India, Japan, and South Korea, these players are reshaping the continent’s automotive supply chain, vehicle sales landscape and local manufacturing capacity.

Ford Silverton Manufacturing Plant green initiatives a step closer to Carbon Neutrality

Ford Silverton Manufacturing Plant green initiatives a step closer to Carbon Neutrality

Apr, 22 2025, 21:40

Rhys Davies, Operations Director for Ford South Africa discusses the progress being made at the Silverton Manufacturing Plant

Susan Maduna appointed to MIWA Central Region, Executive Committee

Susan Maduna appointed to MIWA Central Region, Executive Committee

Apr, 22 2025, 21:36

Susan Maduna, has been appointed as a Central Region Executive Committee Member of MIWA (Motor Industry Workshop Association).

VWGA Plant Kariega to undergo preparations for A0 SUV Entry production

VWGA Plant Kariega to undergo preparations for A0 SUV Entry production

Apr, 16 2025, 14:02

“This project is understandably a very exciting one for us,” said VWGA Production Director, Ulrich Schwabe.

Obituary – automotive aftermarket media’s loss

Obituary – automotive aftermarket media’s loss

Apr, 16 2025, 13:45

Greg Surgeon, well-known and respected advertising sales executive for Automobil, the RMI’s official monthly journal, sadly passed earlier this week.

AutoTrader reports strong March 2025 growth in used car sales

AutoTrader reports strong March 2025 growth in used car sales

Apr, 15 2025, 14:31

The used car market continued to thrive in March 2025, with key brands like Toyota, Ford, and Suzuki seeing impressive sales growth.

SA-bound JAECOO J7 SHS achieves Euro NCAP five-star crash safety rating

SA-bound JAECOO J7 SHS achieves Euro NCAP five-star crash safety rating

Apr, 15 2025, 13:10

“We’ve engineered the J7 SHS to meet the highest safety standards because we know what matters most—your family’s peace of mind,” commented Shannon Gahagan,

A safe Easter journey starts with a safe vehicle

A safe Easter journey starts with a safe vehicle

Apr, 14 2025, 22:03

The six-week March to May Road Safety Campaign will focus on the roadworthiness of buses and driver fatigue

TEPA fitment centres gear up for the EV revolution

TEPA fitment centres gear up for the EV revolution

Apr, 14 2025, 21:59

the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) presents not just a technical challenge, but an exciting business opportunity for forward-thinking fitment centres.

VTA offers free vehicle safety checks ahead of Easter travel

VTA offers free vehicle safety checks ahead of Easter travel

Apr, 11 2025, 21:55

the Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), is once again running its annual Free Safety Campaign from 11 April to 17 April 2025.

FAW Trucks Southern Africa 2025 Dealer Conference

FAW Trucks Southern Africa 2025 Dealer Conference

Apr, 11 2025, 21:41

Stellantis expands the FIAT and Jeep® brands in Gauteng

Stellantis expands the FIAT and Jeep® brands in Gauteng

Apr, 10 2025, 10:16

South African consumer credit market adapts to economic pressures in Q1 2025

South African consumer credit market adapts to economic pressures in Q1 2025

Apr, 08 2025, 15:19

Short skills programme drives success for aspiring service advisors

Short skills programme drives success for aspiring service advisors

Apr, 08 2025, 15:10

Castrol FastScan mechanic loyalty programme surpasses 1 440 members in under six months

Castrol FastScan mechanic loyalty programme surpasses 1 440 members in under six months

Apr, 07 2025, 14:52

VTA supports call for stricter roadworthy testing measures

Apr, 04 2025, 14:21

Fuel price decrease no April fool’s joke

Fuel price decrease no April fool’s joke

Apr, 01 2025, 22:10

RMIs short skills training programme on track to boost Automotive workforce

RMI's short skills training programme on track to boost Automotive workforce

Apr, 01 2025, 22:02

Fords Silverton Plant upgrades to support production of Ranger Plug-in Hybrid

Ford's Silverton Plant upgrades to support production of Ranger Plug-in Hybrid

Mar, 28 2025, 21:43

MISA keeps Johannesburg Care Foundation on the road

MISA keeps Johannesburg Care Foundation on the road

Mar, 27 2025, 17:00

MANN+HUMMEL opens South African production facility

MANN+HUMMEL opens South African production facility

Mar, 26 2025, 01:57

MIWA appoints new Associational Representative for Pretoria

MIWA appoints new Associational Representative for Pretoria

Mar, 25 2025, 01:44

The TransUnion Industry Insights Report

The TransUnion Industry Insights Report

Mar, 25 2025, 01:32

SAMBRA advocating for stronger measures to protect small businesses in the MBR sector

SAMBRA advocating for stronger measures to protect small businesses in the MBR sector

Mar, 24 2025, 01:14

TEPA’s take on SA’s 2025 fiscal roadmap

TEPA’s take on SA’s 2025 fiscal roadmap

Mar, 21 2025, 00:58

Obituary – Industry loses well-respected electronic catalogue innovator

Obituary – Industry loses well-respected electronic catalogue innovator

Mar, 21 2025, 00:50

MISA Woman of the Year 2025 entries open

MISA Woman of the Year 2025 entries open

Mar, 20 2025, 21:13

Curb the carnage - Keep your vehicle roadworthy

Curb the carnage - Keep your vehicle roadworthy

Mar, 18 2025, 23:43

Standard Bank partners with Zeda Limited to diversify funding

Standard Bank partners with Zeda Limited to diversify funding

Mar, 18 2025, 23:39

Centlube® Long Life OAT Engine Coolant/Antifreeze the latest advance in automotive cooling fluids

Centlube® Long Life OAT Engine Coolant/Antifreeze the latest advance in automotive cooling fluids

Mar, 17 2025, 20:15

The strain in logistics sector ongoing

The strain in logistics sector ongoing

Mar, 12 2025, 21:31

RMI supports National Register of Artisans

RMI supports National Register of Artisans

Mar, 12 2025, 21:20

SMEs champion the training of the next generation of mechanics

SMEs champion the training of the next generation of mechanics

Mar, 10 2025, 20:42

TASEZ and NAACAM sign MOA to boost automotive industry growth and skills development

TASEZ and NAACAM sign MOA to boost automotive industry growth and skills development

Mar, 07 2025, 20:32

What wheel balancing is and why you shouldn’t ignore the warning signs

What wheel balancing is and why you shouldn’t ignore the warning signs

Mar, 07 2025, 20:25

Female motor mechanics ready to rev things up in the automotive sector

Female motor mechanics ready to rev things up in the automotive sector

Mar, 05 2025, 20:43

Budget uncertainty - but at least a fuel price decrease for March 2025

Budget uncertainty - but at least a fuel price decrease for March 2025

Mar, 04 2025, 20:32

Motorists beware of being caught in fraudulent tow truck scams

Motorists beware of being caught in fraudulent tow truck scams

Mar, 04 2025, 20:25

How ADAS is reshaping the future of SA’s automotive industry

How ADAS is reshaping the future of SA’s automotive industry

Mar, 03 2025, 19:31

Inside the expanded plant at FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA

Inside the expanded plant at FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA

Feb, 28 2025, 19:21