The Automotive community of South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com//196/454.htmlSouth Africa news15Automotive news - South Africahttps://biz-file.com/res/img/logo.gifThe Automotive community of South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com//196/454.htmlen-usMon, 24 Jul 2023 13:00:38 +0200Toyota South Africa's Springbok The Kiffness campaign resonates with fanshttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/48/240408.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706619-208x117.jpg?2" width=208 height=117 alt="Image supplied: Springbok teammates Frans Malherbe, Damian Willemse, Canan Moodie, and Siya Kolisi are joined by The Kiffness in the Green Mamba, the Bok team’s official Toyota Hilux" align="left"><br><span >Image supplied: Springbok teammates Frans Malherbe, Damian Willemse, Canan Moodie, and Siya Kolisi are joined by The Kiffness in the Green Mamba, the Bok team’s official Toyota Hilux</span><p>Ahead of a massive rugby season for the Springboks, Toyota South Africa's Springbok online campaign with The Kiffness has garnered more than two million organic views over the first few days.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/48/240408.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=48&ct=1&ci=240408">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/48/240408.htmlMon, 24 Jul 2023 09:31:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South AfricaAutomotive industry has learnt lessons from chip shortagehttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/485/240403.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706602-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Automotive manufacturing returning to previous levels. Source: Pexels" align="left"><br><span >Automotive manufacturing returning to previous levels. Source: Pexels</span><p>Cars are quickly becoming rolling computers that require many microchips to power the various electronic functions. And in a world transitioning to battery electric vehicles (BEV), carmakers cannot differentiate on pure performance because everyone is user similar motors and getting similar on-road performance.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/485/240403.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=485&ct=1&ci=240403">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/485/240403.htmlFri, 21 Jul 2023 16:15:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South AfricaGovernment prepares to implement Aarto Acthttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/454/240388.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706523.png" width=208 height=117 alt="Government prepares to implement Aarto Act" align="left"><p>Motorists can expect the full implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act - which seeks to reduce the high rate of fatalities on the roads and improve driver behaviour - on 1 July 2024 nationwide.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/454/240388.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=454&ct=1&ci=240388">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/454/240388.htmlFri, 21 Jul 2023 11:15:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South AfricaMiwa needs your help to fight pollutionhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/789/240361.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706420-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="One litre of oil can pollute a million litres of water. Source: Tim Mossholder/Unsplash" align="left"><br><span >One litre of oil can pollute a million litres of water. Source: Tim Mossholder/Unsplash</span><p>Customers are putting pressure on mechanic workshops to be more eco-friendly, which is in keeping with increased inspection of green credentials in the automotive sector. Environmental responsibility is becoming an industry standard.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/789/240361.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=789&ct=1&ci=240361">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/789/240361.htmlThu, 20 Jul 2023 17:13:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South AfricaReview: Mazda CX-30 Carbon Editionhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/657/240352.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706374.jpg" width=208 height=117 alt="Review: Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition" align="left"><p>We have test driven the new Carbon Edition model of Mazda's CX-30, which is a compact crossover SUV. Now in the CX-30 lineup are four models, and the Carbon Edition slots between the Individual derivative and the Dynamic model.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/657/240352.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=657&ct=1&ci=240352">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/657/240352.htmlThu, 20 Jul 2023 14:22:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South AfricaFord stamps R1m price on Ranger Wildtrak Xhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/657/240310.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706185-208x117.jpg?5" width=208 height=117 alt="Ford adds Wildtrak X trim option to the reigning SA Car of the Year. Source: Supplied" align="left"><br><span >Ford adds Wildtrak X trim option to the reigning SA Car of the Year. Source: Supplied</span><p>Ford South Africa added more of the company's so-called "trail-ready technology" like bespoke suspension and trail turn assist to the Ranger Wildtrak to better meet the needs of the outdoor enthusiast, and eliminate the need for a visit to aftermarket fitment centres.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/657/240310.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=657&ct=1&ci=240310">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/657/240310.htmlWed, 19 Jul 2023 13:59:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South AfricaBolt introduces in-app trip recording to boost safetyhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/582/240231.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706229-208x117.jpg?2" width=208 height=117 alt="Bolt introduces in-app trip recording to boost safety" align="left"><p>Ride-hailing platform, Bolt is introducing a new feature that allows drivers and passengers to record audio during their trips.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/582/240231.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=582&ct=1&ci=240231">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/582/240231.htmlWed, 19 Jul 2023 11:14:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South AfricaTerence Steenkamp joins Audi SA as PR, relationships managerhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/486/240261.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706049.jpg" width=208 height=117 alt="Terence Steenkamp joins Audi SA as PR, relationships manager" align="left"><p>Audi South Africa has announced the appointment of Terence Steenkamp to its marketing division as PR and relationships manager. In this role, he will manage Audi SA's PR, social media and customer relationship portfolios.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/486/240261.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=486&ct=1&ci=240261">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/486/240261.htmlTue, 18 Jul 2023 12:43:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South AfricaReview: Mercedes-AMG C43https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/657/240222.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705887-208x117.jpg?7" width=208 height=117 alt="Mercedes-AMG C43 differentiates from the rest of the C-class with signature AMG visual upgrades. Source: Supplied" align="left"><br><span >Mercedes-AMG C43 differentiates from the rest of the C-class with signature AMG visual upgrades. Source: Supplied</span><p>The new C43 hybrid, electrified Mercedes-Benz, promises a host of new experiences for prospective owners. It comes equipped with the world's first series production motor to feature an electric exhaust gas turbocharger, there's hybrid technology taken from F1, and rear axle steering.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/657/240222.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=657&ct=1&ci=240222">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/657/240222.htmlMon, 17 Jul 2023 15:12:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South AfricaMercedes-Benz SA appoints Justin Jacobs as its new media specialisthttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/485/240224.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705897.jpg" width=208 height=117 alt="Mercedes-Benz SA appoints Justin Jacobs as its new media specialist" align="left"><p>Justin Jacobs has been appointed as Mercedes-Benz South Africa's (MBSA) new media specialist, effective immediately.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/485/240224.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=485&ct=1&ci=240224">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/485/240224.htmlMon, 17 Jul 2023 13:46:00 +0200Bizcommunity Automotive South Africa