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South Africa does not need a domestic market to produce EVs
The South African Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, recently said that the country does not need a domestic electric vehicle (EV) market to start producing plug-in hybrid vehicles and EVs. There is an opportunity to start producing these...
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More masterplans needed to boost South African manufacturing sector
The South African automotive industry has a guiding document that will take effect from January 2020. The South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM) lays out the targets and goals for the entire industry until 2035. SAAM will guide vehicle and component manufacturers,...
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What you need to know about the new Land Rover Defender
Land Rover recently announced the launch of its all-new Defender, over 30 years after the original Defender was developed in the 1980s. The new model has all the hallmark details of a Defender - two skylight windows at the top corners, a square rear end, round...
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Manufacturing and engineering geared towards Industry 4.0
The Southern African Metals and Engineering (M&E) Indaba took place in mid-September in Sandton, Johannesburg. One of the major topics of discussion at the indaba was Industry 4.0 - how the power of the internet and connectivity will shape the future of the...
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Localisation is key for local automotive manufacturing sector
The growth of South Africa’s automotive manufacturing industry lies in localisation and producing components within our own borders. This is the belief of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) commercial director, Shivani...
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Formex Industries corporate social investment (CSI) totals R3-million
Over the past four years, Formex Industries has donated over R3-million into corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives in Nelson Mandela Bay. Our CSI responsibilities lie in improving the lives and education of residents of the Eastern Cape. Formex is based in...
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Ford accounts for 1% of South African GDP
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is increasing its output significantly from its Pretoria-based manufacturing facility. The brand’s domestic turnover now accounts for 1% of South Africa’s total gross domestic product (GDP). Formex Industries supplies automotive...
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2019 Killarney Motor Show set to take place
Petrolheads rejoice - this annual motoring extravaganza is returning to Cape Town at the end of this month. The 2019 Killarney Motor Show is set to take place at the Killarney Raceway in Table View on Sunday, 27 October. As usual, guests can expect to see anything and...
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Fuel Economy Tour will crown SA’s most fuel-efficient vehicles
The first Fuel Economy Tour is set to take place across South Africa. The aim is to find the most fuel-efficient vehicles currently on sale. WesBank and First National Bank (FNB) will both sponsor the cross-country journey that will take place from 12 to 16 November...
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FAW aims for milestone production in 2019
FAW Vehicle Manufacturers South Africa (FAW SA) is aiming for a milestone production run in 2019. The company is looking to manufacture 1200 trucks at its Coega assembly plant in the Eastern Cape. In 2018, FAW produced 1153 units, so this year’s target is 847 vehicles...
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The 200 000th Volkswagen Polo rolls off the assembly line in South Africa
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) reached a mammoth milestone in early September 2019. The 200 000th unit of the new VW Polo rolled off the assembly line at the manufacturing facility in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. VWSA has been producing Polos at this facility since...
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Formex Industries increases capacity to meet industry demands
Formex Industries is working to increase its manufacturing capacity in order to meet the demands of the local and international automotive sectors. This increase in demand is partly brought about by the guidelines set out in the South African Automotive Masterplan...
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