SOUTH AFRICA

Suzuki ends 2022/23 financial year as a Top 3 brand Dealer network now at 95 dealers Five new models expected in financial year Suzuki wrapped up an extremely busy sales month and financial year with record sales across the board. The brand sold 3 734 new vehicles for an 11.8% ...

The World Engine Remanufacturers’ Council (WERC), of which the Automotive Remanufacturers’ Association (ARA) is the residing President, is one of the newest organisations to join other global association leaders to support the critical global right to repair movement by signing the new right to repair position statement which was released ...

Indebted motorists were faced with a 0.5% increase in interest rates in March, increasing their instalments on those finance contracts linked to prime. The increase was the second this year, raising interest rates to their highest level since 2009 and placing continued pressure on household budgets and vehicle affordability. Although ...

Paiva is President as Eldessouky Takes Over from Whitfield As Managing Director  Nissan Africa has taken the next step towards unlocking the potential of the African market, by unveiling a new leadership structure that took effect from 1 April 2023 to drive the company’s mid-term plan. “These are clear signals of ...

Prudent planning and smart saving are all it takes to get you there It doesn’t take much to make one green as travel envy and scrolling through your friends’ social media feeds, feeling more and more glum at their seemingly endless, amazing holidays at exotic destinations across the globe, won’t ...

With the Easter weekend just around the corner, motorists are reminded to keep safety top of mind. Every year the number of accidents and fatalities on our roads over Easter is alarming. Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association, says all drivers need to take responsibility for their ...

Keeping yourself healthy can contribute to getting the best performance out of your body and an overall feeling of wellbeing. So, why not do the same for your car? Vishal Premlall, national director of the Tyres Equipment Parts Association (TEPA), a proud affiliate of the Retail Motor Industry (RMI), says ...

Every year around Easter, thousands of motorists get ready to take a well-earned break over the long weekend. Roads during the Easter period are however notoriously dangerous and extra precautions need to be taken. It is therefore essential to have a safety check performed on your vehicle to identify potential ...

Bridgestone EMIA to support top universities in Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa to develop solar-powered vehicles.  Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tyres and rubber, announced its continued title sponsorship of the World Solar Challenge 2023, a competition for teams to design, build, and compete with solar-powered vehicles in ...

The Ford Motor Company of South Africa has once again partnered with the READ Educational Trust in the Eastern Cape, by donating much needed funds to the Rally to Read programme. This year, the programme will include a digital literacy element, for the first time. Ford has a long association ...