Auto Report Africa

Investors could be hit by uneven global stock markets, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The warning from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere, comes as stock markets around the world extend their remarkable rallies despite a continuing global public health emergency, economic ...

Ford has implemented a phased restart for its South African operations beginning 1 June, including restarting vehicle and engine production and bringing back the first wave of employees that are not able to do their jobs remotely. “We’ve been working intently with national government, our safety and medical teams, unions ...

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa is coming to the rescue of customers with a friendly smile behind its mask, offering relief halfway through the world-wide corona crisis with a host of special offers. These include: • No deposit on the Eclipse Cross • No deposit on the Pajero Sport • No ...

  Isuzu Motors South Africa, Monday, announced the appointment of Billy Tom as its new CEO and Managing Director, transitioning from 01 June and officially assuming full responsibility from 01 July 2020. Tom, 50,  succeeds outgoing MD, Michael Sacke, who has opted to pursue other opportunities. Isuzu Motors South Africa ...

  HOFELE-Design, the German company specialising in the bespoke enhancement of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars is stepping up the game with their latest model based on the Mercedes-Benz GLS.   The GLS is the Mercedes-Benz full size SUV, available as a six or seven-seater and with range of petrol and diesel ...

Covid-19, along with the related disruptions to the movement of goods and people, has compounded the challenges facing globalisation. With the breakdown of supply chains leading to concerns over the provision of key goods during the crisis, some emerging markets had moved towards regionalisation in an effort to share risks. ...

  LIQUI MOLY Managing Director Ernst Prost on the privilege of living and working in Germany In today’s newsletter, Ernst Prost, Managing Director of the oil and additive specialist, LIQUI MOLY, explains why conditions in Germany are privileged, despite all the criticism that has been voiced time and again. He maintains that  ...

  Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf), Friday, hosted a delegation from the Eastern Cape Department for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) at its Struandale, Port Elizabeth headquarters. Led by the MEC of the DEDEAT, Mlungisi Mvoko, the delegation’s main purpose of the visit was to understand the challenges ...

Since the beginning of the automotive industry, manufacturers  have used “Coachbuilders” and Design Houses to enhance and develop their vehicles. Mercedes-Benz specialist,  HOFELE-Design GmbH, gives an insight to the growing demand for more exclusive automobiles from demanding customers who want the best, but also want something a bit different from ...

  Ranger   Just prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa’s economy slid into its third recession since 1994. Job cuts, which were already expected prior to lockdown, are now almost certain in the weeks and months ahead as we all make great sacrifices to flatten the ...