by Formex Editor | 15 Nov 2022 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 7 Nov 2022 | News
French automaker, Citroën, is the latest renowned brand to undergo a slight rebrand with a new logo. They follow the likes of VW, Renault, BMW and Peugeot, to name a few. The rebranding exercise ushers in Citroën’s age of electric mobility and the logo now has a...
by Formex Editor | 1 Nov 2022 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 20 Oct 2022 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 13 Oct 2022 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 5 Oct 2022 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 29 Sep 2022 | News
Toyota South Africa has completed the expansion of its Toyota Africa Parts Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. This makes it the largest parts centre in the southern hemisphere. The expansion cost R365-million and took two years to finish. It is also one of the leading...
by Formex Editor | 23 Sep 2022 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 19 Sep 2022 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 16 Sep 2022 | News
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...