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REDISA ceases collection of tyres

Jun, 02 2017, 09:50

REDISA has announced that following the change in its funding model, "based on the implementation of a Tyre Levy collected by SARS effective 1 February 2017, it has ceased all collections with immediate effect."

The winners of the last Innovation Awards at Automechanika Johannesburg.

Automechanika Johannesburg 2017 Innovation Awards Competition

May, 30 2017, 08:56

Entries are open for Automechanika Johannesburg’s 2017 Innovation Awards. Winning products will receive winning treatment at the automotive aftermarket’s event of the year that takes place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre Nasrec, 27-30 September.

Torre Parts and Components acquires 100% of Top Class Automotive

May, 30 2017, 09:09

“The acquisition of Top Class Automotive with its premium basket of brands, namely SKF, Permatex, DJ and FTE continues to enhance our strategic growth in the Automotive Aftermarket sector and expands Torre’s product range."

Autopromotec hosts announcement of major European aftermarket event alliance

May, 25 2017, 16:25

Day two of the Autopromotec 2017 show saw Automechanica and AICA announce a cooperative alliance between the two companies, presenting the largest shows directed at the aftermarket industries in Europe and around the world.

Autopromotec 2017 opens its doors to the press

May, 24 2017, 18:08

AutoForum is happy to once again be able to join the world's automotive aftermarket and press at the 2017 staging of Autopromotec. This years show features a new record of 1651 exhibitors with 689 of them international.

'Junk Status' hits April sales

May, 03 2017, 11:23

The economic downgrade to Junk Status has taken its toll on car sales, with April total sales plummeting 13.4% and only 34 956 new vehicles sold last month.

Credit and financing – a tricky time for SA businesses

May, 02 2017, 12:14

The current local economic situation continues to place severe pressure on many SA businesses – as a result many businesses may find themselves in a difficult position when it comes to managing their credit.

Preparing SA for the fourth industrial revolution

May, 02 2017, 11:38

The discussions as the inaugural NAACAM show centred largely on the the so-called “Fourth Industrial Revolution, and now more local analysis is highlighting just how crucial education and innovation will be in keeping up with global trends.

Accepting the award were Teressa Szelest, President, Market and Business Development North America at BASF (second from right) and Sean McKeon, BASF Vice President, Global Accounts, Automotive Coatings (second from left). Also pictured are Randall Pa

BASF is GM's Supplier of the Year

Apr, 25 2017, 18:32

BASF has been named the 2016 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for the twelfth time since 2002, based on performance criteria in product purchasing, indirect purchasing, logistics, customer care and after sales.

BASF can greatly reduce the production time of automotive coatings compared with standard pigments (left) while still maintaining superior performance.

BASF announces auto coatings joint venture

Apr, 20 2017, 16:36

BASF and Landa Labs recently announced their strategic long-term partnership employing revolutionary nano-pigment technology in a new portfolio of easy dispersible ultra-high transparency pigments.