SOUTH AFRICA

In a world increasingly focused on innovation and technology, the automotive industry remains a vibrant canvas for artistic expression and technical mastery and an exciting opportunity for young talent wishing to enter the sector. The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), in collaboration with industry leaders, is working hard ...

Jakkie Olivier, the Chief Executive Officer of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is stepping down this month after serving the industry for 30 years and holding the position of CEO for the past decade. The RMI, representing over 8,500 member businesses in the retail automotive aftermarket, is celebrating its ...

As the festive season approaches, ISUZU Motors South Africa has partnered with Love Story and Imvelo Yethu (Non-Profit Organisations), to fill up and handover 400 Buckets of Blessings to disadvantaged communities in Gqeberha and Johannesburg. The Buckets of Blessings initiative began back in 2016 and is aimed at ensuring those ...

The existence of Ford Motor Company can be attributed to motorsport, as its success in car races led to the creation of the Ford Motor Company. Not only was the company there for the sport’s inception but it was also instrumental in the evolvement of motor racing over the past ...

(By Olaolu Olusina/Olaolu.olusina@autoreportafrica.com) Chairperson and Managing Director, Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA), Martina Biene, is without doubt “Proudly German” with a South African heart . The newly-elected President of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) , who  had one of her first official assignments clearly spelt out at the third edition ...

South African consumers have undoubtedly experienced financial strain over the past few years, facing repeated fuel price increases and rising living costs. As the holiday season approaches and people prepare to spend time with loved ones, it is crucial to exercise caution and avoid excessive spending. Overspending during the festive ...

Controls overall market share of 26,4% As highlighted by NAAMSA, new vehicle sales are trending in the wrong direction on the back of a resurgence in load-shedding, compounded by several crises on the Transnet front with the latest casualty being port logistics. With just over 45,000 registrations recorded in November ...

As South Africans conclude disability rights awareness month, ISUZU Motors South Africa, whose workforce consists of five percent of people who are differently abled, actively strives for diverse representation in its workplace where everyone feels that they belong. “As an internationally recognised Top Employer spearheading transformation in the automotive industry, ...

On 6 December 2013, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) officially opened a sports, recreational and community facility for the benefit of its employees, their loved-ones and the larger community. The R30-million VW PeoplePavilion was built to ultimately create a sense of belonging and engagement for VWSA employees in Kariega. Now, ...

The car is packed and fuelled, the kids miraculously compliant and the weather perfect for long-distance driving. Suddenly a strange noise breaks the mood. The family SUV is not feeling the festive spirit. It is a scenario many South Africans know well. Last-minute mechanical issues ahead of summer road trips ...