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Formex Industries offerings and Covid-19 compliance
Formex Industries is a commercial pressing and tubing company that manufactures a variety of products and components. Our main focus is the supply of simple and complex parts to the automotive industry, both South African and international. We build our business on...
EV charging stations roll out nationwide
Electric vehicles (EVs) are fast becoming a popular transport option around the world. Several large vehicle brands have announced their plans to launch their own EVs within the next two years, including Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar Land Rover. With the...
Renault to produce hybrid delivery van
Renault will manufacture a hybrid delivery van. The vehicle will use the Renault Kangoo van as the base platform, but the engine will be replaced by hydrogen fuel cells that will reduce carbon emissions and save money on traditional combustion fuels. The technology...
Toyota vehicles come with WiFi as standard
Toyota South Africa has teamed up with Vodacom Business and Altron to deploy connectivity features and in-vehicle WiFi on all new models of Toyota and Lexus. This means that all vehicles from these two brands will come fully-connected as standard. This is the first...
Volkswagen gets slight rebrand
German automaker, Volkswagen, has unveiled a new logo to signify its transition into a new era of mobility and digitisation. The new branding is very subtle, which is a good thing as it does not affect the car brand’s recognisability or identity. The logo does away...
Road safety tips ahead of the holiday season
As December approaches and the final plans are set for the festive holiday season, South Africans need to be mindful of road safety ahead of their journeys. Simple vehicle maintenance and quick checks at home can ensure a safe and happy journey to your destination of...
Peugeot ready to make South African comeback
Peugeot is set to make a return to the South African vehicle market after a two-year hiatus. The parent company, Groupe PSA, will relaunch Peugeot alongside Citroën, under the Peugeot Citroën South Africa (PCSA) brand, before the end of 2019. Peugeot is an indirect...
Government compiling position paper on EVs
The South African government is making headway with its support of electric vehicles (EVs) and the rollout of a nationwide charging network. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is working alongside the automotive sector to compile a position paper...
Citroën returns to South Africa with three new models
French car manufacturer, Citroën, has made its return to the South African market following a three-year absence. The brand’s parent company, Groupe PSA, has reclaimed ownership of Citroën in South Africa and are planning to mark their return with the launch of three...
Finalists announced for 2019/20 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards
A selection of 39 vehicles has made it through to the finals of the 2019/20 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards. A total of 65 vehicles were chosen by the Cars.co.za editorial team, but now the top three finalists in each of the 13 categories have been chosen. These vehicles...
Isuzu explores alternative fuels for its trucks
Isuzu Motors South Africa is busy exploring the possibilities of using alternative fuels for two of its trucks. The company is hoping to find a more sustainable option for vehicle propulsion for the African market. Isuzu is currently looking at compressed natural gas...
Formex CEO interviewed for Leadership Online
Formex Industries chief executive officer (CEO) Hennie Venter spoke to Leadership Online about the recent work done by the automotive parts manufacturer. Venter explained how production capacity at Formex has been strategically increased in order to meet the growing...