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Toyota sells over 40 000 Hilux units in 2018
The Toyota Hilux is officially South Africa’s favourite car, according to audited statistics released by the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA). In 2018, Toyota sold 40 018 Hilux units -...
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These are the safest cars on the road today
The world’s foremost car safety rating agency, European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has announced its selection of safest cars tested in the past year. Vehicle safety is one of the primary considerations for buyers when looking at new cars. Crash test...
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Formex awarded BS OHSAS 18001 health and safety certificate
Formex Industries holds numerous certificates and qualifications that are an assurance of quality to our customers. One of the certifications Formex holds is the British Standard Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (BS OHSAS) 18001:2007. This...
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Formex awarded IATF 16949 certificate
Formex Industries holds numerous certificates and qualifications that are an assurance of quality to our customers. One of the certifications Formex holds is the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949:2016 - one of the automotive industry’s most widely-used...
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Formex awarded ISO 9001 certificate
Formex Industries holds numerous certificates and qualifications that are an assurance of quality to our customers. One of the certifications Formex holds is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015. This certification is the international...
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Formex awarded ISO 14001 environmental certificate
Formex Industries holds numerous certificates and qualifications that are an assurance of quality to our customers. One of the certifications Formex holds is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2015. This certification is the international...
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What to do when your car overheats
South Africa is prone to experiencing hot summers and dry winters. This means that cars can overheat if they are not maintained properly. New cars and modern vehicles are unlikely to suffer from overheating unless they have low water and coolant levels or a leak in...
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Tips to lower fuel consumption
South Africa has undergone some significant changes in the past year. This, paired with the uncertainty around the outcome of the national elections in May 2019, has created some fluctuations in the prices of fuel. The fuel prices jump regularly, so the best way to...
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Buying cars: is leasing better than financing?
The vehicle market is highly competitive in South Africa. The affordability of a pre-owned car makes them a popular choice for many new buyers, however, brand new cars have the advantage of reliability and manufacturers guarantees. Formex produces quality parts for...
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Formex buys three new metal presses
Formex Industries has invested R70-million in three new metal presses that will expand its operations and output. The new presses, built by Yadon Press in China, will be used to manufacture stainless steel and mild steel components for the automotive industry. The...
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Toyota Hilux built in South Africa wins Dakar Rally 2019
Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa won the 2019 Dakar Rally - the world’s toughest off-road race that took place in Peru. The winning vehicle was a South African-built Toyota Hilux driven by Nasser Al Attiyah (from Qatar) and navigated by Mathieu Baumel (from France)....
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NAAMSA predicts 1% growth in new vehicle sales
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) predicts a marginal increase in the sale of new vehicles for 2019. The association projects a one percent growth, provided South Africa is not downgraded and the gross domestic product (GDP)...
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