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Regulations on self-driving cars to be introduced in South Africa
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...
VW likely to continue manufacturing engines in Africa until 2050
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...
How to improve confidence across the automotive supply chain
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...
Celebrating Women’s Month at Formex
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...
Five of the cheapest new cars in South Africa right now
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...
VW Polo milestone: 400 000 units manufactured in SA
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...
Mercedes-Benz invests R3-billion into its local manufacturing facility
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...
Peugeot launches all-new 3008 in South Africa
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 brand’s...
Mercedes Benz South Africa adopts new sales structure
Mercedes-Benz is in the process of revamping its global sales structure, but its South African branches have already undergone the transformation, along with Sweden and India. The German automaker is adopting a direct-to-customer model whereby it will own the entire...
New vehicle sales growing steadily in South Africa
The South African automotive sector is experiencing welcome growth. New vehicle sales are growing steadily and are outpacing the forecasts. Dealer sales account for 88% of all new vehicle sales in South Africa, which is a good sign for automotive brands and Formex...
South Africa’s stricter driving laws come into effect
The new Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Bill, as well as the country's new demerit system, is scheduled to be formally launched in early July 2021. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that the Aarto Bill is excellent news for South...
Local manufacturing output up 4.6%
According to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), the country’s manufacturing output has increased by 4.6% compared to the same period in 2020. March 2021 was the first month since December 2020 that industrial output increased year-on-year. The last time positive...