AUTOFORUM

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.

NAACAM Show 2019 to showcase 1000+ localisable components

Jan, 18 2019, 01:21

The NAACAM Show 2019 – which will be taking place in March - is strategically aligned to the SAAM, with localisation and transformation providing a framework for the various activities at the event.

AMR 2019 expands special zones and launches German Pavilion

Jan, 18 2019, 00:11

The 2019 staging of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) will take place from 21 – 24 March in Beijing’s New China International Exhibition Centre, with expanded special zones and the debut of a new German Pavilion.

R2R means competitive pricing and job creation

Dec, 03 2018, 06:17

Fair competition means parts and servicing prices will drop and as vehicle owners have greater choice, they will be more willing to service their vehicles regularly. There’s no doubt this will lead to increased employment and job opportunities.”

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.

Ford's new “miracle” - Graphene

Oct, 29 2018, 05:36

Ford Motor Company has announced that it will be using Graphene – a two-dimensional nanomaterial that is 200 times stronger than steel -in its vehicle parts.

Axalta targets US students focused on the automotive sector

Oct, 18 2018, 06:41

Axalta recently hosted an automotive career fair at its Customer Experience Centre in Concord in the US, drawing 500 high school and university students in that country.

"Ecademy" - keeping up skills, online

Oct, 15 2018, 08:51

Thatcham Research has announced the launch of a new online technical awareness programme to be known as “ecademy”. Businesses working in the automotive repair sector can use ecademy to keep employees up-to-date with developments.

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.