by Formex Editor | 2 Mar 2021 | News
British automotive brand, Jaguar Land Rover, has launched a new global strategy that will build solid foundations for a more sustainable future. The forward-looking strategy has been named ‘Reimagine’. It will set better benchmarks for environmental, societal and...
by Formex Editor | 19 Feb 2021 | News
The Ford Motor Company has committed a US$1.05-billion (~R15.2-billion) investment into the South African automotive economy. This massive cash injection will help to set up and sustain around 1200 jobs in the near future. It also represents the largest single...
by Formex Editor | 16 Feb 2021 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 20 Nov 2019 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 20 Nov 2019 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 20 Nov 2019 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 20 Nov 2019 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 20 Nov 2019 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 18 Nov 2019 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 14 Nov 2019 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 12 Nov 2019 | News
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...
by Formex Editor | 8 Nov 2019 | News
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...
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