AUTOFORUM

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.

July new car sales up 4.1% in July

Aug, 03 2017, 09:11

South Africa’s new vehicle sales grew 4.1% in July, with a total of 46 719 units sold, according to the latest aggregated sales data from Naamsa - meaning year-to-date total industry sales are now down only 0.3%.

Junk Status continues to play havoc with car sales

Jun, 02 2017, 09:44

The effects of South Africa’s economy being downgraded to junk status continued to be felt in the new vehicle sales industry - with new vehicle sales for May 201experiencing a year-on-year decline of 2.6%.

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.