AUTOFORUM

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.

Technology-driven change will radically change all aspects of tyre design and production, to the benefit of drivers.

Nov, 02 2018, 07:12

According to Dries Lottering from Bridgestone SA, much of the innovation in manufacturing will soon become synonymous with the and the impact that robotics, artificial intelligence and the IOT will have on production processes, and possible job loss.

Ferodo's Quantum Taxi brake pads in new packaging

Oct, 29 2018, 05:46

Federal-Mogul Motorparts last week announced the launch of new packaging for its Ferodo®Eco-Friction®Taxi brake pad range. The pads are designed specifically for the extremely popular Toyota Quantum minibus, familiar to many throughout South Africa.

KZN Exporter of the Year Award for Sumitomo

Oct, 24 2018, 06:19

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), has once again walked away with the KZN Exporter of the Year Award title, for their entry in the “Large” company category.

Getting the World Engine Remanufacturers’ Council back on track

Oct, 15 2018, 08:13

ERA has been instrumental in the relaunch and leadership of the world-body WERC (the World Engine Remanufacturers’ Council), after contact was reestablished at Automechanika Frankfurt.

Midas awards top franchises

Oct, 15 2018, 07:52

Midas recently hosted its annual Franchisee of the Year Awards Lisbon, Portugal in a ceremony that recognised the top three Franchisees within the group.