AUTOFORUM

ARA powers innovation at Festival of Motoring with LPG-driven Mustang showcase

Aug, 06 2025, 00:33

ARA has been a driving force behind the use of LPG Autogas since 2017, championing it as a cleaner, more sustainable alternative fuel source through its ARA Gas Conversion Project (GCP).

Driving equality and skills development in the vehicle bodybuilding sector

Aug, 06 2025, 00:13

. “This placement represents more than just an internship – it’s a meaningful step toward breaking barriers and building a more inclusive future for our sector,” says Attie Serfontein,

LPG Autogas - A stand out at this year’s Automechanika

Dec, 10 2024, 20:06

"It’s a proud moment for the RMI, ARA, and MIWA to showcase the potential of this alternate fuel source."

Tell your workshop you want ‘green’ car parts

May, 06 2024, 13:06

Remanufacturing in our industry restores used vehicle parts, making them a viable alternate option to enhance the life-cycle of your vehicle.

Tell your workshop you want ‘green’ car parts

Apr, 26 2024, 12:52

It’s all about automotive remanufacturing – breathing new life into used vehicle parts as opposed to simply discarding them. Automotive remanufacturing is a circular economy in action, Serfontein says.

ARA and Indlela revive historical Trade Test Centre - A significant breakthrough for Apprentices

Nov, 09 2023, 16:36

In an era where the automotive aftermarket is undergoing profound transformation, technological advancements are rapidly shaping the future of mobility.

WERC joins R2R

Apr, 11 2023, 19:19

Attie Serfontein, national director of ARA notes that in South Africa, the Right to Repair campaign was initiated and funded in 2013 by ARA’s sister association, the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA).

Bogner Motor City Workshop first MIWA member to embrace gas conversion

Nov, 16 2022, 21:04

Bogner Motor City Workshop in Edenvale, Gauteng, is the first of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) members to become a fully equipped gas conversion fitment center.

Gas conversion gains momentum

Jun, 30 2021, 21:12

In the aftermarket members of the Automotive Remanufacturers' Association (ARA), have been successfully piloting Autogas as a great alternative energy option for the immediate futur

Gas conversion programme kicks off at workshops

Jun, 19 2020, 15:17

After months of negotiation and planning, the Automotive Remanufacturers' Association (ARA), an association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), will be piloting its "powered by gas" programme