AUTOFORUM

Strong focus on innovation, skills development and "buy local" at Automechanika Johannesburg

Mar, 26 2019, 02:19

There will be 3 major focus areas at this year's Automechanika Johannesburg which takes place at Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 18-21 September 2019 innovation on the Wednesday, skills development on the Thursday and "buy local" on the Friday.

Tracker attains 52.35% black ownership

Mar, 26 2019, 02:03

Tracker says that a change of ownership structure enabled it to attain a 52.35% black ownership status and thus a full score of 25/25 on the ownership pillar of the ICT scorecard.

Aarto Bill in its current form is flawed – AA

Mar, 20 2019, 02:30

In its current form, the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Bill, is cause for concern, says the Automobile Association (AA). The National Assembly earlier this month passed the Bill and sent it to President Cyril Ramaphosa

How green is the auto industry?

Mar, 08 2019, 07:25

The automotive industry has emphatically joined the green movement over the past decade, with more than 80% of a car today being able to be recycled, says Jakkie Olivier, CEO of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation.

Load shedding makes its mark on car sales

Mar, 08 2019, 07:17

As load shedding rocked consumer and business confidence in February, new vehicle sales continued to shed volume, with industry sales down 3,016 units compared to February 2018 according NAAMSA.

NAACAM comments on the impact of the budget speech on the auto sector

Mar, 01 2019, 06:08

NAACAM’s Executive Director reflects on Finance Minister Tit Mboweni’s maiden budget speech 2019.

Isuzu workshop champ hails from SA

Feb, 11 2019, 02:32

Thinking on your feet, staying calm under pressure and applying months of training and practice. This was what Isuzu truck technician Miles Swanepoel did, to beat 64 technicians from across the world at the Isuzu World Technical Competition in Japan.

PPE expenditure saves lives and business costs

Jan, 30 2019, 07:00

“We have in recent times, seen lawsuits approaching R100 million lodged on behalf of workers who were not properly protected from the hazards inherent in their workplace."

R2R expands across industries

Jan, 25 2019, 03:46

As South Africa is preparing for implementation of an automotive industry code that supports the Right to Repair (R2R), the European Union, United States and other countries are starting to implement R2R in other industries.

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.