AUTOFORUM

Urgent action required to address skills shortages in SA’s Automotive industry

Nov, 28 2024, 17:02

Vishal Premlall, National Director of the Tyre Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), highlights the urgent need for targeted training to bridge the skills gap and keep members at the forefront of the sector.

Get a grip on your vehicle’s wet-weather readiness

Nov, 26 2024, 14:44

With Gauteng finally seeing the long-awaited rains, motorists are urged to exercise extra caution as the wet conditions make roads slick and unpredictable, says the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA).

Road safety is everyone’s right

Nov, 26 2024, 14:57

South Africa urgently needs to enhance its traffic law enforcement to curb these alarming trends and road users need to become more responsible in their vehicle maintenance as well as their mutual tolerance to other road users – this includes motorbi

Get a grip on what your car needs to navigate wet weather

Oct, 24 2024, 14:07

According to TEPA, there are four simple rules for driving in wet conditions – slow down, turn your lights on, never overtake when visibility is impaired, and keep more distance between you and other vehicles.

SATMC appointed to Government’s waste tyre management advisory committee

Aug, 17 2024, 23:28

The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) representing the four multinational tyre manufacturers with plants in South Africa, has welcomed its appointment to the Waste Tyre Management Industry Advisory

Winter car maintenance - 6 key parts that take the most strain

Jul, 31 2024, 18:50

Vishal Premlall, national director of the Tyre Equipment Parts Association (TEPA), shares insights on how to keep your vehicle in top condition during winter.

TEPA participates in career awareness day to empower Deaf learners

Jul, 25 2024, 00:44

Through interactive workshops, role-playing exercises, and engagement with professionals, deaf learners were given valuable tools and the confidence to thrive in the workplace.

Tyre industry opens doors for unemployed youth

Jun, 27 2024, 20:46

“The automotive industry, and in this case particularly, the tyre industry, offers a multitude of opportunities, from training to hands-on experience and mentorship by experts.

Why your vehicle requires extra TLC in winter

Jun, 11 2024, 12:51

Vishal Premlall, national director of the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), talks about why it is important to get your car ‘winter ready’ and what this means.

TEPA advocating for a safer and more sustainable future

Jun, 06 2024, 16:57

there are many challenges facing automotive consumers and businesses within the tyre, equipment and parts space including correct disposal of tyres, oil and batteries and other potentially harmful products.