AUTOFORUM

Quality of workshops under scrutiny

Jul, 15 2019, 23:48

Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) says “There is no longer a divide between what a dealership can offer you and what an independent workshop can

Diesel vehicles under-performing or refusing to start during the winter?

Jul, 15 2019, 23:13

Vishal Premlall, Director of the South African Petroleum Retailers’ Association (SAPRA), a proud association of the RMI, says it’s important to understand how diesel functions in the vehicle and then steps can be taken to ensure vehicles perform opti

Which will prevail - hybrid, electric or gas cars?

Jul, 15 2019, 22:09

Jakkie Olivier, CEO of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the three lower-carbon technologies – Hybrid, Electric and Gas vehicles all looking to replace the internal combustion engine veh

Driving the evolution of logistics at the click of a mouse

Jul, 11 2019, 22:19

Today’s companies require a logistics solution that combines an integration of core services to provide a seamless and swift movement of products from origin to destination. Technology is being used more extensively now than ever before to boost sup

The importance of proper spent oil disposal

Jul, 11 2019, 01:05

With engine lubricant technology ever-changing to give customers the best possible protection and performance, the need for crude oil in place of synthetic base oils is slowly decreasing so as to become ever-more environmentally-friendly.

Carbon tax requires behavioural change

Jul, 11 2019, 00:56

Carbon taxes on petrol and diesel were introduced on 5 June, 2019 and form part of government’s efforts to deal with climate change.

Bridgestone announces appointment of new

Jul, 11 2019, 00:42

Bridgestone South Africa announced the appointment of Jacques Fourie as CEO of the company, effective 1 July 2019. Fourie replaces Gavin Young, who stepped down on 7 June.

Datsun tips for winter maintainance

Jul, 11 2019, 00:33

Winter has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere, is your car ready for a drop in the mercury? Datsun has put together a few tips and tricks for maintaining your car in winter that will keep the both of you going whether it is in the rainy Cape province

Quality of truck maintenance key to road safety

Jul, 10 2019, 22:57

The wear and tear of trucks on our roads is an expensive reality, but the maintenance of trucks is crucial as it has a direct impact on road safety, says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), an association of the

No Code of Conduct but Guidelines instead

Jul, 08 2019, 23:40

The Competition Commission has communicated to all stakeholders in the automotive industry advising that the implementation of a single industry-wide Code of Conduct (Çode) is not feasible.