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New-vehicle sales down 0.9%, exports jump by 27.5%

By: Irma Venter 1st March 2024 Total domestic new-vehicle sales in February declined by 0.9%, to 44 749 units, compared with the same month last year, says Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council. The new-passenger-car market dropped by 3.1%, to reach 28 857 units. →

Delay announced in Fuso, Hino merger

By: Irma Venter 1st March 2024 Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Hino Motors and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced a delay in their intent to merge MFTBC and Hino. Toyota owns Hino, while Daimler Truck owns MFTBC. →

Tyre stakeholders team up against illicit tyre trade

By: Irma Venter 1st March 2024 The South African Association of Freight Forwarders, the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), the Tyre, Equipment and Parts Association (Tepa) and the Tyre Importers Association of South Africa (Tiasa) have teamed up to form the Tyre Silo Forum. This follows the launch last year... →

Aqora rebrands, aims to make battery cells in Cape Town

By: Irma Venter 1st March 2024 South African energy company Aqora has rebranded to become Afrivolt, says MD Deshan Naidoo. The firm’s goal, however, remains the same – opening a lithium-ion cell gigafactory in South Africa, able to produce anodes, cathodes and lithium-ion batteries for stationary storage applications and, in... →

African shared mobility sector to almost double in size by 2030 – report

By: Irma Venter 1st March 2024 The size of Africa’s shared mobility market, which includes services such as ride-hailing, scooter or e-bike rentals, as well as car-sharing, will almost double by 2030, creating an additional 550 000 income-earning opportunities. That is according to a new report from global management... →

Hino wraps up order for 33 mobile offices for Home Affairs

By: Irma Venter 29th February 2024 Hino South Africa (SA) has completed an order for 33 mobile offices for the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Home Affairs. The fully equipped mobile offices will service some of KZN’s most remote rural areas. →

Image of one of the Home Affairs mobile offices

Volkswagen Group Africa opens new airbag deployment test centre

By: Irma Venter 29th February 2024 Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) has officially opened its new R20-million airbag deployment centre, following a construction period of nearly two years. The facility, based at the company’s B Plant in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape, will boost the assembly plant’s airbag testing capacity to 150% of... →

Pay-per-load electric truck group to roll out next-gen vehicle in March

By: Irma Venter 28th February 2024 Pay-per-load trucking company OX Delivers will start building the third generation OX4 electric truck in March, with knock-down kit delivery for assembly in local markets to follow. “Based on learnings in the field and customer feedback, the OX4 is our most advanced truck to date and features a... →

OX Delivers' electric trucks operate in Rwanda

Lhyfe seeking approval for planned 20 MW green hydrogen plant in the UK

By: Schalk Burger 28th February 2024 Green hydrogen development company Lhyfe is planning to build, if plans are approved, a 20 MW green hydrogen production facility in Wallsend, North Tyneside, in the UK. The proposed facility will be capable of producing up to 8 t of green hydrogen a day. →

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The site of the proposed green hydrogen production facility

Settling on funding solutions for expedited grid infrastructure set as a Just Energy Transition Investment Plan priority

By: Terence Creamer 27th February 2024 Finalising funding solutions for the expedited expansion of South Africa’s electricity transmission grid has been identified as a key priority for the Just Energy Transition (JET) project management unit (PMU), which is located within the Presidency. The unit is overseeing the implementation of... →

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Lineworkers work on a high-voltage powerline

‘Asian brothers’ coming to SA 'with a force', says Motus boss

By: Irma Venter 27th February 2024 Motus’ stable of imported vehicle brands – Hyundai, Kia, Renault and Mitsubishi – all experienced a tough six months at the end of last year. Speaking at the company’s financial results announcement on Tuesday, the CEO of the parts and vehicle importer, retailer and distributor, Osman Arbee, said... →

Osman Arbee

Stellantis, Société Générale, Caetano Squadra Africa sign agreement on vehicle sales, financing in Africa

By: Irma Venter 26th February 2024 Stellantis, in partnership with Paris-based bank Société Générale and vehicle distributor Caetano Squadra Africa, have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at facilitating the sale and financing of Stellantis vehicle sales in Africa. Under this agreement, the parties undertake to work closely... →

Tyre manufacturer to invest $90-million in hydraulic hose production plant

23rd February 2024 German technology company Continental in January announced an investment of $90-million towards the construction of its new plant for hydraulic hose for industrial purposes in the west-central Mexican state of Aguascalientes. Continental’s operation in Mexico produces and develops automotive... →

Firm emphasises valorisation

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd February 2024 To advance circularity and sustainability in the rubber manufacturing industry, leading rubber crumb manufacturer Mathe Group emphasises a strong focus on valorising waste rubber as a means of increasing supply amid increased demand. Rubber crumb is used on roads and artificial sporting fields,... →

An image of Dr Mehran Zarrebini posing in front of waste tires

Mathe Group CEO Dr. Mehran Zarrebini discussing the current state of rubber manufacturing and recycling in Africa. Recording: Lumkile Nkomfe. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Recorded 26-01-2024

Vehicle crime ramped up towards end of last year, says Tracker

By: Irma Venter 23rd February 2024 Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for July to December last year show an increase in vehicle crime, with a peak in November. Data from the asset tracking company also shows that a business-owned vehicle is 56% more likely to be subjected to vehicle crime than a personal vehicle. →

Premium car market outlook murky as South Africans continue to hunt for Asian bargains

By: Irma Venter 23rd February 2024 The South African new-car market has been shifting steadily over the last few years as consumers continue to battle persistent economic headwinds. Times are tough. Interest rates, living costs, fuel prices and new-vehicle price tags are all high, driven by not only international turmoil, but also... →

Suzuki ends 2023 just shy of 50 000 unit sales, starts January with a bang

By: Irma Venter 23rd February 2024 Suzuki Auto South Africa (Suzuki SA) ended 2023 with sales of 49 573 vehicles – up more than 460% from the 8 833 vehicles sold in 2017. Over the past six years, the Japanese compact-car specialist, which imports most of its vehicles from India, broke its own sales record 25 times. →

Auto industry pleased with EV allocation, but more will be needed – Naamsa

By: Irma Venter 22nd February 2024 Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council has welcomed the announcementby Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his Budget Speech on Wednesday that government will offer financial support for the local automotive industry to expand from the production of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to... →

Image of the Ford Ranger plant in Pretoria

NEV producers will be able to claim 150% of their investment spend in 2026

By: Darren Parker 21st February 2024 To encourage the production of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has proposed that an investment allowance be made available for new investments from March 1, 2026. In his 2024 Budget, released on February 21, the Finance Minister said that, under this... →

Cape Town’s Mayco recommends extending the N2 Express MyCiTi bus service contract

By: Irma Venter 21st February 2024 Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has recommended that the city extends the operating contract of the N2 Express bus service for another two years, until June 30, 2026. This is to allow for the continuation of the bus service between Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha and the Civic Centre station, until... →

Volkswagen Africa builds 1.5-millionth export vehicle

By: Irma Venter 20th February 2024 Volkswagen Group Africa (VWA) this week celebrated building the 1.5-millionth vehicle built at the Kariega plant for the export market. The milestone vehicle, a Polo GTI destined for the UK, also marked the 21 165th vehicle built for export this year. →

Volkswagen's 1.5-millionth vehicle exported from South Africa

Company calls for Finance Minister to announce incentives to drive EV industry growth

By: Schalk Burger 19th February 2024 Electric vehicle (EV) renewable energy charging infrastructure company Zero Carbon Charge is calling on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to announce a series of fiscal measures to incentivise the growth of the EV industry. President Cyril Ramaphosa said in the State of the Nation Address earlier... →

Tata launches new range of smart trucks in South Africa

By: Schalk Burger 16th February 2024 Multinational automobile manufacturer Tata Motors, through its authorised distributor Tata Africa, has announced the commercial launch of its range of multipurpose heavy-duty trucks, namely the Ultra T.9 and Ultra T.14, in South Africa. The trucks are designed to fulfil the rising need for safer,... →

The Ultra T.14

Fuel price hike will impact consumers and the road freight industry – RFA

By: Irma Venter 16th February 2024 Fuel is rapidly crossing the 50% mark as a share of daily road transport operating costs, depending on the type of transport operation, with rising costs likely to be passed on to the consumer, says Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin Kelly. He says there are “dire forecasts” of large fuel... →

Gavin Kelly

Ancillary product reduces harmful emissions

By: Trent Roebeck 16th February 2024 Lubricant supplier FUCHS Lubricants South Africa introduced TITAN AdBlue – an ancillary product that helps reduce diesel exhaust emissions – for use in buses, trucks and agricultural vehicles. Products similar to TITAN AdBlue will soon become a requirement for businesses, as the global energy... →

An image of the TITAN AdBlue product offering from FUCHS

MINIMISING HARMFUL EMISSIONS The TITAN AdBlue by FUCHS is an ancillary product that reduces harmful emissions emitted by modern diesel engines

Silicone compounds benefit various operations

16th February 2024 The range of oils, additives and care products produced by industrial equipment supplier BMG contain silicone sealing compounds, which have been developed by Liqui Moly to seal various materials in diverse industries, across the industrial, construction, mining, marine, agricultural and... →

An image of the Liqui Moly silicone sealing compounds product in motion

MULTI-SECTORAL INDUSTRIAL SEALER The silicone sealing compounds from Liqui Moly are applicable to several industries across various sectors

Supplier secures five-year contract

By: Trent Roebeck 16th February 2024 Marking a successful 2023, lubrication solutions supplier ISO-Reliability Partners has secured a five-year contract with State-owned rolling stock company Transnet Engineering. The company will service Transnet’s 20E and 21E locomotives by supplying a specific lubricant for its high-speed... →

An image of two automotive vehicles treated with ISO-Reliability Partners' Royal Purple lubricants

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE ISO-Reliability’s acquisition of oil company Power Performance Lubricants, has provided access to the Royal Purple consumer range of automotive lubricants and specialty products, thus becoming the official supplier of all Royal Purple lubricants in Southern Africa

Manufacturer introduces ‘evolved’ engine oil

By: Trent Roebeck 16th February 2024 As a successor to its TITAN CARGO MAXX 10W40 performance engine oil, lubricant manufacturer FUCHS Lubricants South Africa now offers the TITAN CARGO MAXX II performance engine oil, which also has a viscosity grade of 10W40, as certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers. TITAN CARGO MAXX II... →

An image of FUCHS Local Segment Lead Andy Weddell

ANDY WEDDELL FUCHS Local Segment Lead Andy Weddell asserts that the TITAN CARGO MAXX II will reduce harmful emissions, increase fuel economy and extend drain intervals

Antidumping duties to be slapped on Chinese windscreens

By: Irma Venter 16th February 2024 The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will impose antidumping duties on windscreens imported from China, to be used in the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) area as replacement glass in the aftermarket. The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac)... →

Electric buses to be rolled out in Tshwane, eThekwini

By: Irma Venter 16th February 2024 Tshwane and eThekwini could see the roll-out of 39 electric commuter buses by the end of next year. The introduction of the zero-emissions vehicles will form part of a pilot project funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), and managed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)... →

New-vehicle sales slide continues

By: Irma Venter 16th February 2024 New-vehicle sales declined by 3.8% in January, to 41 636 units, compared with the same month last year. This continued the decline in new-vehicle sales witnessed in the last five months of 2023. →

Oil-water separators can aid regulatory compliance

16th February 2024 Oil-water separators are integral to preventing oil-contaminated water run-off from polluting the ecosystem. It is, however, important to ensure that the correct class of separator is installed in accordance with building regulations. Leading supplier of gravity oil-water separators ColVic CEO... →

VIC HALL ColVic CEO Vic Hall emphasises the importance of consulting with a professional before selecting an oil-water separation system

Subdued growth expected in transport sector; more freight going to Maputo – Ctrack index

By: Irma Venter 14th February 2024 The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) forecasts “another year of fairly subdued growth for the transport sector”. This is based on the assumption of mediocre economic growth in South Africa this year, forecast at 1.3%, up from 2023’s estimated 0.6%. →

IEA to launch security programme for minerals critical to energy sector

By: Reuters 14th February 2024 The International Energy Agency (IEA) is launching a programme to secure the supply of minerals critical to energy security, as demand rises fast while manufacturing remains in the hands of a few key producers, its executive director said on Tuesday. Fatih Birol said the production of electric... →

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IEA executive director Fatih Birol

Suzuki ends 2023 just shy of 50 000 units, starts January with a bang

By: Irma Venter 13th February 2024 Suzuki Auto South Africa (Suzuki SA) ended 2023 with sales of 49 573 vehicles – up more than 460% from the 8 833 vehicles sold in 2017. Over the past six years, the Japanese compact-car specialist, which imports most of its vehicles from India, broke its own sales record 25 times. →

Hino to double solar energy output at its Durban plant

By: Irma Venter 13th February 2024 Hino South Africa (SA) will this year double the energy output from the solar roof panel project at its truck assembly plant in Durban, says VP Anton Falck. “Currently the roof panels provide 600 kWp. A further 800 kWp will be added by the middle of the year as a further 6 600 m2 of roofing is... →

Anton Falck

Vehicle crime ramped up towards the end of 2023 – Tracker

By: Irma Venter 12th February 2024 Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for July to December last year show an increase in vehicle crime, with a peak in November. Data from the asset tracking company also shows that a business-owned vehicle is 56% more likely to be subjected to vehicle crime than a personal vehicle. →

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