SOUTH AFRICA

It is anticipated that seven out of every 10 vehicles in South Africa will be fitted with lower-priced imported tyres in the next five years. In 2021, these tyres, most of which are imported from China, already accounted for more than 50 per cent of local circulation, according to research ...

The Board of Motorsport South Africa (MSA) announced Monday the forthcoming departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Scholtz, toward the end of 2024 as he will have reached the end of his term-limited contract with the company. In a strategic move to ensure continuity and expertise within the organisation, ...

              Media representatives from various European countries recently visited Beijing, the capital of China, to witness the advancements in technology and innovation. This visit aimed to highlight Beijing as a benchmark enterprise for technology and innovation, showcasing its commitment to cutting-edge developments. On the ...

Today (Tuesday, 16 April 2024 ), Volkswagen Group Africa announced a R4 billion investment in its manufacturing plant in Kariega. The investment will be used to upgrade facilities in various areas in preparation for the addition of a third model to its production line-up from 2027. Most of the R4 ...

Nissan Zimbabwe spokesperson, Lucas Taruvinga, Amtec Motors CEO, has welcomed the Nissan Daring Africa 2024 expedition team to Zimbabwe. The crew, in their four Nissan Navaras and X-Trail support vehicle, are well into their eight-country odyssey across Africa. The expedition crossed into Zimbabwe to meet at Mutare, then joining selected local ...

As South Africa moves towards Alternative Energy Vehicles (AEVs), South African automotive manufacturers are expanding the array of brands, models, and derivatives within Electric and Hybrid vehicles. It is therefore imperative that training stays aligned with this trend.   The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), and the Chamber of Crafts Erfurt, ...

CHERY SA launched the Tiggo7 Pro Max in November 2023, as the first Chery AWD model in the South African market, offering customers an improved driving experience across multiple terrains. The vehicle’s popularity in the local market and has led to the recent expansion of the range which now includes ...

The SA Festival of Motoring powered by WesBank is returning to the legendary Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 30 August to 1 September for the seventh edition as this year’s festival is set to ignite passion for all things automotive. Visitors to the show have been urged to get  ready ...

To Improve Mathematics and Physical Sciences Results in Disadvantaged Schools ISUZU Motors South Africa (ISUZU)  has  announced the renewal of the partnership with Nelson Mandela University’s Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre (GMMDC) aimed at assisting disadvantaged schools in improving their Mathematics and Physical Science results. The new partnership is set ...

Volkswagen Motorsport heads to South African motor racing’s biggest weekend at the Kyalami grand Prix Circuit Extreme Festival from 11 – 13 April 2024. Team drivers, 2023 Polo Cup champion and SupaCup rookie Charl Michael Visser, and seasoned teammate Jonathan Mogotsi shared the South African Touring Cars (SATC) SupaCup honours ...