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Volkswagen signs agreement with Egyptian government
14th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen and the government of Egypt have signed an agreement to develop a feasibility study on a shared automotive painting facility in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ) within the East... 


Rubicon aims to more than double its charging network by the end of 2024
10th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Technology group Rubicon aims to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network from the current 90 chargers to more than 250 by the end of next year, says e-mobility director Greg Blandford.... 


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naamsa disappointed at yet another delay in NEV policy announcement
3rd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is disappointed that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has postponed the long-awaited announcement on government’s new-energy vehicle (NEV) policy... 


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China’s cheaper EVs are challenging Western market dominance – JATO report
3rd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

A divide in the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as Chinese manufacturers seem to be rushing ahead of their Western counterparts in the production and sale of EVs.  This is... 


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Automation maximises efficiencies at warehouses
3rd November 2023

Renowned for its drive technology, automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE partners with clients in the design and implementation of automation projects at their plants, factories and warehouses –... 


New Hyundai boss expects negative 2023 as consumers battle tide of bad news
3rd November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Newly appointed Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) CEO Gideon Jansen van Rensburg steps into his new role at a challenging time. Not only is the domestic passenger-car market cooling, but the... 


Association warns of looming spate of retrenchments at dealerships, retail stores
27th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) says a number of dealerships and retail stores have announced their intent to restructure, which could lead to a spate of retrenchments in the automotive... 


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African automotive industry body has a new president
24th October 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) on Tuesday announced the name of its new president. She is Volkswagen Group South Africa chairperson and MD Martina Biene, who is also... 


MAN hands over first electric bus to Golden Arrow, local production to start in 2024
13th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa (MAN SA) has provided Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) with its first Lion’s Explorer E electric bus. The bus now enters a test period until September next... 


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EVs are coming, but can SA’s power grid support this rapidly rising technology?
13th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Whether South Africans like it or not, electric vehicles – EVs, those zero-emission vehicles that must be plugged in to run – are coming. You may adore the purr of a powerful V6 engine, but... 


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It’s a yes for EVs, shows City of Cape Town study
12th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has wrapped up a three-year electric vehicle (EV) pilot project, which it says proves the business case for the electrification of municipal vehicle fleets.  “Battery EV... 


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naamsa emphasises importance of NEV policy finalisation as sales pick up
11th October 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

New energy vehicle (NEV) sales in South Africa recorded a considerable year-on-year increase of 421.7% between 2021 and 2022, increasing from 896 units to 4 764 units. NEV sales, however, remain... 


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MISA warns of spate of job losses at dealerships, retail stores
9th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) says a number of dealerships and retail stores have announced their intent to restructure, which could lead to a spate of retrenchments in the automotive... 


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New Hyundai boss expects negative 2023 as consumers battle tide of bad news
9th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Newly appointed Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) CEO Gideon Jansen van Rensburg steps into his new role at a challenging time. Not only is the domestic passenger-car market cooling, but the... 


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Nissan SA says it may cut jobs as it halts NP200 production
6th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Nissan South Africa (SA) has announced that it may cut jobs at its local operations as it halts production of the NP200 half-ton bakkie.  While the Nissan SA plant in Rosslyn, Tshwane, is set to... 


Metair ups profit despite Hesto bleed, export losses
6th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Despite the loss of the Russian battery export market, as well as the poor performance of wiring harness maker Hesto, Metair still managed to chalk up a healthy increase in profit for the six... 


Feasibility study on Stellantis plant to inform IDC on its contribution
6th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) says the bankable feasibility study for the proposed multibillion-rand Stellantis vehicle assembly plant, in Coega, in the Eastern Cape, is... 


Hudson Rubber calls for auto-component import substitution for growth of economy
6th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Import substitution in the local automotive industry is crucial for the growth of the South African economy, says Hudson Rubber Company MD Stoney Steenkamp. Hudson Rubber is a Hammanskraal-based... 


SATMC launches tyre safety programme to boost road safety
SATMC launches tyre safety programme to boost road safety
4th October 2023

Automotive industry body the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) hosted a launch event for its tyre safety programme on September 1 in Pretoria.  


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Dunlop proceeds with R1.7bn investment in Ladysmith tyre factory
3rd October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Tyre manufacturer Dunlop is forging ahead with a R1.7-billion investment project at its factory in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, with the backing of its Japan-based parent company Sumitomo Rubber... 


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Rubicon aims to more than double its charging network by the end of 2024
2nd October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Technology group Rubicon aims to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network from the current 90 chargers to more than 250 by the end of next year, says e-mobility director Greg Blandford.... 


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MAN hands over first electric bus to Golden Arrow; local assembly to start in 2024
29th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

MAN Truck & Bus has provided Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) with its first Lion’s Explorer E electric bus. The bus now enters a test period until September next year to evaluate its... 


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Volvo Cars to produce its last diesel vehicle next year
26th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Cars will produce its last diesel vehicle early next year. This follows the company’s decision last year to halt the development of any new internal combustion engines. 


SA component makers aim to invest R4.8bn
22nd September 2023 By: Irma Venter

The South Africa component industry will invest R4.8-billion in the South African economy up to the end of next year, says National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers... 


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Ford to add plug-in hybrid to Ranger bakkie line-up in 2025
19th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Ford will add a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Ranger bakkie line-up from early 2025. The source plant for the vehicle is not confirmed yet, says Ford Motor Company of Southern... 


Stora Enso, others invest $18m in bio-graphite firm CarbonScape
19th September 2023 By: Reuters

Finnish-Swedish forestry firm Stora Enso, battery producer Amperex Technology and other parties have invested $18-million in start-up CarbonScape to commercialise bio-graphite for use in batteries,... 


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Metair ups profit despite Hesto bleed, export losses
15th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Despite the loss of the Russian battery export market, as well as the poor performance of wiring harness maker Hesto, Metair still managed to chalk up a healthy increase in profit for the six... 


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Japanese agency, dtic entities to collaborate on automotive quality, productivity improvement training
14th September 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's (dtic's) seven National Quality and Productivity Network (NQPN) member organisations and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have... 


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Bell looks to diversify production at Richard Bay plant through BHI launch
12th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Bell Equipment is set to launch a new business, called Bell Heavy Industries (BHI), at the Mining Indaba in February next year. BHI will be an arm of Bell Equipment Company South Africa, which is... 


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Auto sector should consider increased import substitution – Hudson Rubber
11th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Import substitution in the local automotive industry is crucial for the growth of the South African economy, says Hudson Rubber Company MD Stoney Steenkamp. Hudson Rubber is a Hammanskraal-based... 


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Stellantis’ Eurorepar enters the local spare parts market
7th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle manufacturer Stellantis has announced the launch of Eurorepar into the South African automotive spare parts industry.  Eurorepar was founded in 2004 by Peugeot Citroën, now a member of the... 


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VIN-search for written-off vehicles launched, but body repairers want more
5th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has launched a Web-based facility that allows consumers to research the status of a vehicle within the industry’s Vehicle Salvage Database (VSD)... 


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SA component industry pledges R4.8bn in investments
4th September 2023 By: Irma Venter

The South Africa component industry will invest R4.8-billion in the South African economy up to the end of next year, says National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers... 


The SATMC demonstrated the importance of tyre care as part of a safety programme launch
SATMC launches tyre safety programme to boost road safety
1st September 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry body the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) hosted a launch event for its tyre safety programme on September 1, in Pretoria. The event involved the SATMC inviting... 


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SA’s SP Forge expects strong boost in North American exports in 2024
1st September 2023 By: Irma Venter

SP Metal Forgings Group (SP Forge) will see a significant bump in wheel hub exports to the US next year, says MD Ken Manners. SP Forge has operations in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. 


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NEV disruption holds opportunities for OEMs, component manufacturers
30th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The world is at the beginning of the biggest disruption to the automotive industry in 100 years with the transition to new energy vehicles (NEVs), and in turn a considerable upheaval to the supply... 


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