25 Hino Million1

Hino truck begins new life at 1 million kilometres

A Hino 15-258 500 Series heavy truck, dating back to 2007, which has already covered more than a million kilometres, has begun a new lease of its working life after being sold out of the KwaZulu-Natal-based CPS Seedlings fleet to a Mr Singh to use for collecting and delivering stock for his grocery business in the Midlands area.

  • 17 April 2025
AAAM

AAAM opens new office in Tunisia

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) is strengthening its commitment to the industrialisation and development of Africa’s automotive sector with the establishment of a new regional office in Tunisia.

  • 16 April 2025
25 Simol1

VW bringing electric battle to Simola Hillclimb

The Modified Saloon Car category at the Simola Hillclimb has always delivered an epic battle of power and performance. The 15th edition, which takes place from 1 to 4 May 2025, ups the ante even further with an exceptional list of serious contenders for the title, including a superstar international driver.

  • 16 April 2025
25 Hino Data1

Survey shows Hino retains top spot

Hino, which has been the dominant brand in Datatrack Management’s long-running comparative customer-care survey conducted among local truck operators for the past several years, has kicked off 2025 with another strong showing.

  • 16 April 2025
25 Easter1

Road safety campaign launched in Free State

Ahead of the busy Easter period, the Automobile Association (AA), in partnership with the Free State Community Safety, Roads and Transport Department (FSCSR&T), the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and MasterDrive, will launch a road safety awareness and education drive.

  • 15 April 2025
Combined

Manufacturers, communities take hands

The fight against unemployment and the promotion of youth development, charities and sport will all benefit from different manufactures’ contributions to worthy causes in the communities and on a national level.

  • 10 April 2025
25 Kia Cadet1

Kia’s Sales Cadet programme kicks off

Kia South Africa announced the introduction of its Sales Cadet Programme, which currently has 16 participants enrolled – comprising 10 females and six males.

  • 7 April 2025
7 April

Car makers play vital role in sponsorships

Vehicle manufactures play an important part in the broader South African community with sponsorships ranging from involvement with sport to nature conservation. Here is just some of the latest actions.

  • 7 April 2025
25 Naamsa USA1

Serious concern over US tariff announcement

The Automotive Business Council (naamsa) has expressed concern over the recent announcement by US President Donald Trump to introduce additional tariffs on all imported products under what has been termed ‘Liberation Day’ trade measures.

  • 4 April 2025
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