Category Industry News

Steering SRSA over rough terrain

Lubin Ozoux recently completed his first year as CEO of Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), manufacturer of the Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken tyre brands. He took up the position during the height of South Africa’s second wave, facing and conquering…

Chery opens its own ‘Bell Labs’ in Anhui

Chery has officially inaugurated its newest, and arguably most advanced, research facility in Anhui, China. The Anhui New Energy and Connected Vehicle Industry Research Institute (Anhui Research Institute) was officially opened in March 2022 during the annual Anhui Innovation Pavilion.…

How will the Russia-Ukraine War affect SA car buyers?

 Cars.co.za  The car industry has been reeling for the past two years. First there were the Covid-19-triggered lockdowns, which disrupted countless businesses and their supply chains due to the shutdown of factories and ports. That was followed by microchip shortages…

Kia EV6 triumphs in 2022 Red Dot Design Awards

Kia EV6 electric crossover takes overall victory in prestigious Red Dot Awards with ‘Best of the Best’ title The 2022 European Car of the Year champion also claims the Red Dot ‘Innovative Products’ award Since 2009, Kia has celebrated 27…

South African Used Car Market Insights 2021 vs 2020

It’s been a bumpy couple of years for the South African motor industry, with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and stock shortages exacerbating an already bleak situation underpinned by a poor-performing local economy. But the automotive sector is nothing…