by Formex Editor | 3 Jun 2019 | News
Formex was recently highlighted in the local news. The Eastern Cape Industrial & Business newspaper published a story that highlights Formex’s growth and contributions to the local automotive industry. “Armed with a R70-million investment war chest and strong...
by Formex Editor | 28 May 2019 | News
There are many ways to grow the vehicle manufacturing industry in Africa. Devising solid policies and plans is one way to ensure growth, but cooperation is another key factor that will drive vehicle manufacturing on the continent. The African automotive market needs...
by Formex Editor | 28 May 2019 | News
Swedish car manufacturer, Volvo, has decided to limit the top speed of all its vehicles to 180km/h from 2020 onwards. The brand is well-known for its impeccable safety standards and this is the next step in ensuring driver and passenger safety. Formex indirectly...
by Formex Editor | 28 May 2019 | News
Land Rover South Africa has released a unique, once-off Range Rover Sport SVR in support of the Springboks ahead of their 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign. The Range Rover is painted with a stunning Springbok green coat and has the Bok decals on its hind quarter panels....
by Formex Editor | 22 May 2019 | News
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Formex Industries, Hennie Venter, was recently interviewed on Pretoria FM. Venter outlined the contribution that Formex has made to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 manufacturers in South Africa through the...
by Formex Editor | 17 May 2019 | News
One of the most important safety features of a vehicle is its tyres. They provide grip and disperse water from the road surface during downpours, so it is important to have a good tread. Worn tyres provide less traction during cornering and braking and can lead to...
by Formex Editor | 15 May 2019 | News
Internet searches for vehicles can be a great indication of a brand’s popularity and future performance in the market. The more people searching for a car online, the more interest there is in that model. The number of internet searches is directly related to the...
by Formex Editor | 9 May 2019 | News
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is expanding its vehicle exports in order to meet the growing demand from European markets. Ford will adopt a new multi-port strategy in its effort to increase the number of South African-built Fords to Europe – shipping...
by Formex Editor | 9 May 2019 | News
The key to growing Africa’s automotive industry and its industrial footprint lies in policy certainty. This is according to the chairperson of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) and Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) managing director, Thomas...
by Formex Editor | 25 Apr 2019 | News
The vast majority of vehicles on the road are painted white, grey, silver or black. Why do automakers prefer these subtle colours to orange, red or green, for example? During the 2000s, silver was the colour of choice for most car manufacturers – that soon...
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