Ford Ranger: The most exported car from SA

Ford Ranger: The most exported car from SA

The outgoing Ford Ranger is currently the most exported vehicle from South Africa, with just under 10 000 units being shipped from its assembly plant every month. Ford South Africa currently exports to over 100 markets worldwide and these volumes have been steadily...
What features are essential in new cars?

What features are essential in new cars?

Modern vehicles are awash with new technologies and systems designed to make ownership easier and driving more pleasurable. While most of these features depend on your budget and the market segment of the car that you’re buying, there are some features that you should...
SA has less than two years to shift to NEVs

SA has less than two years to shift to NEVs

According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers South Africa (Naamsa), South Africa has less than two years to make a positive swing toward new-energy vehicles (NEVs). The need to increase local manufacturing capabilities and support the rollout of...
Suzuki dominates affordable safety

Suzuki dominates affordable safety

Suzuki offers 6 out of the top 11 safest cars for under R270 000. In a country that records over 12 000 road fatalities per year, vehicle safety is a major concern for buyers. Affordable cars should not skimp on safety features and Suzuki is paying attention to the...
NEV roadmap will be production-led

NEV roadmap will be production-led

The South African government is in the process of finalising the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) roadmap that will pave the way for a more sustainable automotive future in the country. This framework is building upon the second phase of the current Automotive Production and...
South African prices announced for new Volvo EV

South African prices announced for new Volvo EV

  Volvo has launched a brand new electric vehicle (EV) in South Africa, which comes with much anticipation. The Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge is a single-motor EV and is the most affordable luxury EV on the local market. These limited-production, ultra-modern cars can...
VW invests R235m in facility upgrades

VW invests R235m in facility upgrades

Volkswagen South Africa has set aside R235-million for upgrades to its local manufacturing facilities and assembly line. Specifically, this investment will open a wax flooding facility in Kariega, Eastern Cape, which enables VW to offer a 12-year anti-corrosion...
Formex attends Automechanika Germany

Formex attends Automechanika Germany

Formex Industries attended the Automechanika automotive trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. This massive event took place between Tuesday, 13 and Saturday, 17 September 2022 and highlighted the new technologies and innovations that will revolutionise the manufacturing...