by Formex Editor | 28 Sep 2021 | News
Improving the accuracy of sales forecasts is a challenge for businesses around the world. Digital tools, such as data and analytics, have revolutionised the way that predictions are made and are being used across a wide range of industries. The automotive industry is...
by Formex Editor | 20 Sep 2021 | News
The global economy has been hard hit in the last couple of years, with the automotive industry appearing to be one of the most affected by supply chain disruptions caused by the onset of Covid-19. In a recent survey conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, it was...
by Formex Editor | 9 Sep 2021 | News
South Africa needs to prepare for the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automated driving, with the onset of the fourth industrial revolution. With that comes the need for policy changes to cater to the digitisation of the automotive sector and...
by Formex Editor | 1 Sep 2021 | News
Volkswagen (VW) has delayed its rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa due to the global pandemic. While its flagship ID.3 is available in other countries, VW South Africa will hold off on the launch for now. In fact, VWSA is likely to diverge from the...
by Formex Editor | 16 Aug 2021 | News
The automotive supply chain is a complicated and intertwined web of businesses that need to deliver products and components on time if the entire system is to work like a well-oiled machine. If any recent event has highlighted the havoc that disruptions can play, it’s...
by Formex Editor | 11 Aug 2021 | News
August is Women’s Month in South Africa and we’d like to shed some light on the wonderful women at Formex. We spoke to Claudette Van Rooyen, one of our longest-serving employees, to gain some insight into her role and views of the industry. Claudette has been with...
by Formex Editor | 6 Aug 2021 | News
The South African car market is currently experiencing growth after 2020’s turmoil. This is incredible news for local vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and automotive components suppliers, such as Formex. We manufacture various assemblies and individual parts for a...
by Formex Editor | 29 Jul 2021 | News
Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has celebrated yet another manufacturing milestone recently as the 400 000th VW Polo rolled off the production line in Kariega, Eastern Cape. That’s 400 000 latest-generation units, which began production towards the end of 2017 and were...
by Formex Editor | 22 Jul 2021 | News
Mercedes-Benz South Africa recently announced that it will invest R3-billion into its manufacturing facility in East London. This signifies the German brand’s intent to stay in South Africa and continue manufacturing luxury vehicles here. This follows the company’s...
by Formex Editor | 12 Jul 2021 | News
After the French automaker made a return to the South African market a couple of years ago, Peugeot has launched a brand new sports utility vehicle (SUV). The all-new 3008 will not sport Peugeot’s new badge – the revamped lion head and the 11th logo in the...