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.

Toyota adds vehicles to its airbag recall

Jan, 14 2019, 03:05

Toyota has announced that it will be adding vehicles to the series of safety recalls it has been conducting - as part of the most recent action taken by Takata under its 2016 agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

VWSA's top trainee

Dec, 14 2018, 06:18

Nala Mofokeng of Volkswagen Group South Africa was one of the 46 best young talents in Volkswagen Group to be honoured with the 2018 Best Trainee Award in Wolfsburg, Germany.

AutoTrader SA Car of the Year announces category finalists

Dec, 14 2018, 06:12

For the first time in the 34-year history of the contest, categories have been introduced in the AutoTrader South African Car of the Year competition.

Apprenticeship programmes powering auto aftermarket sector

Dec, 04 2018, 06:29

“Currently there are also many people who have been working in the industry for years without a formal trade certificate. We aim to make formal training the norm, to improve the industry’s credibility and promote it as a professional career."

R2R means competitive pricing and job creation

Dec, 03 2018, 06:17

Fair competition means parts and servicing prices will drop and as vehicle owners have greater choice, they will be more willing to service their vehicles regularly. There’s no doubt this will lead to increased employment and job opportunities.”

What not to do with your used motor oil

Nov, 20 2018, 09:34

The ROSE Foundation is urging anyonee who generates used motor oil to collect and store their used oil carefully and to drop it off at approved disposal points for safe recycling - thereby ensuring it does not make its way into the environment.

Tenneco signs "definitive agreement' to acquire Öhlins Racing A.B.

Nov, 19 2018, 09:35

Tenneco Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Öhlins Racing A.B, a Swedish technology company that develops premium suspension systems and components for the automotive and motorsport industries.

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.