AUTOFORUM

Automotive retail is a costly business

Jul, 30 2019, 01:43

Anyone working in the retail automotive industry, particularly in a car dealership, are aware of how fleeting dealership profitability can be. Especially in times of economic uncertainty. I’ve been speaking to many a car dealership all over the count

OUTA comments on SANRAL's historic eToll debt announcement

Mar, 29 2019, 03:40

The news of SANRAL's suspension of eToll debt pursuance has elicited a great response among the driving public, but not everybody fully understands all the details of the move. OUTA has commented on the announcement, saying that the fight is not over

New AI vehicle tracking and telematics product launched in SA

Jan, 14 2019, 00:56

Fidelity Security has announced the launch of its new vehicle tracking and telematics product - Fidelity SecureDrive.

Eqstra launches tyre mobility solution

Jul, 20 2018, 06:49

Eqstra Fleet Management and Logistics says it has invested R4.3 million in a tyre mobility solution for its customers and has also created significant business opportunities for black owned SMME’s.

Isuzu announces Isuzu Industrial Hub

Jul, 06 2018, 07:22

Isuzu South Africa has announced its alliance with the Propella Business Centre in Port Elizabeth, through its investment in the Isuzu Industrial Hub over the next 3 years.

Ctrack launches new Drive app, for SMME's

May, 24 2018, 03:16

Ctrack has launched a new app, Drive, which it explains gives SMME’s accurate, precise and live insights into their company vehicles’ usage - allowing for expertly managed and administered vehicles.

Toll rates up in April

Apr, 04 2018, 03:46

According to a release from SANRAL, the Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, has approved the adjustment of toll tariffs on national roads for the 2018/19 tax year.

MTN Business to roll out a dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) network

Sep, 29 2017, 02:41

MTN Business has embarked on an aggressive rollout of new generation technologies such as LoRaWAN Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) and Narrow Band-IoT to support its M2M and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, and enhance security.

The FICA Act has implications for more than just banks

Sep, 26 2017, 03:02

South African estate agencies, motor vehicle dealers, pharmacies and even schools may be taken by surprise to learn that they are now required to produce evidence in the form of FICA compliant recordings if they are to be used as proof in a dispute.

Interest rate cuts help car sales in August

Sep, 07 2017, 06:25

August car sales figures indicate continuing recovery in South Africa’s new vehicle market - aggregated sales data from Naamsa show year-on-year growth of 6.7%, lower interest rates having a positive impact on willingness to apply for credit.