AUTOFORUM

Hilux sales keep steady in tough economy

Aug, 04 2020, 14:09

In July, 3 575 Hilux models found new homes in South Africa, Hilux, together with the rest of the range placed Toyota ahead of its nearest competitor

Peugeot 108 comes out tops in the AA_EIVS safety report

Aug, 04 2020, 13:43

In its fifth iteration for 2020 the AASA brought attention to the potentially lifesaving features available, or unavailable on South Africa entry level vehicles.

All about second chances and taking chances

Aug, 03 2020, 21:16

With many business owners in the automotive sector struggling to make ends meet, Jayson Bulterman’s story is a stark reminder that to succeed one often needs a second chance and one must never be too scared to take a leap of faith.

Cars down, bakkies up as sales stutter into new normal

Aug, 03 2020, 12:36

WesBank warned, however, that it was too early to define any kind of trend or level of normality as the complexities and many unknowns of the developing pandemic continue to be felt.

South African car market hits new lows

Jul, 31 2020, 20:56

The South African car market experienced record lows in Q2 2020, as the combination of minimal trading due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the depressed economy saw a 71% decline in the number of new and used cars financed over the same period in 2019,

Relaxation of costly regulatory compliance requirements to stimulate business growth

Jul, 31 2020, 20:40

Excessive red tape and unrealistic compliance costs in an over regulated business environment are stifling sustainability and growth in many business sectors, particularly in the retail automotive sector.

Autox’s re-entry into renewable technologies and standby power

Jul, 31 2020, 20:27

AutoX’s re-entry into the renewable technology market with their brand Rentech, focusing heavily on the solar business, is bearing fruit.

NADA appoints Marcia Mayaba as National Vice Chairperson

Jul, 28 2020, 12:10

Marcia Mayaba, Franchise Executive, Barloworld Motor Retail, has been elected as the National Automobile Dealers’ Association’s (NADA) Vice-Chairperson.

What mechanics wish you knew

Jul, 24 2020, 11:21

Many of us understand very little about cars says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), and that’s absolutely fine.

MSX / NADA Business of the Year Awards finalists and winners announced

Jul, 20 2020, 16:10

In congratulating the winners, Gary McCraw, Director of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA), a proud member of the RMI, said: “No matter what challenges are thrown our way and how insurmountable they appear to be, one must take stock