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Irma Venter

Irma Venter

Irma Venter is a Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

By Irma Venter

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SA negotiating with BYD to build local plant – Cabinet

6th September 2023

Government is negotiating with BYD, the Chinese automaker and the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, to possibly open a manufacturing plant in South Africa, Cabinet announced last... 


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VIN-search for written-off vehicles launched, but body repairers want more

5th September 2023

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has launched a Web-based facility that allows consumers to research the status of a vehicle within the industry’s Vehicle Salvage Database (VSD)... 


New-vehicle market showing strain – WesBank, NADA

New-vehicle market showing strain – WesBank, NADA

4th September 2023

New-vehicle sales stumbled in August, showing the first potential signs of strain amid growing economic headwinds, says WesBank. To date this year, the market has shown resilience, despite... 


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Road freight growth subsiding; rail sector struggling – Ctrack index

4th September 2023

The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) retreated further in July to an index level of 120.8, the lowest level this year since March (120.5).  This represents a decrease of 1.2% during... 


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SA component industry pledges R4.8bn in investments

4th September 2023

The South Africa component industry will invest R4.8-billion in the South African economy up to the end of next year, says National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers... 


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New-vehicle sales drop by 3.1% in August, exports up 33.5%

1st September 2023

Total new-vehicle sales in August dropped by 3.1%, to 45 679 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 28 951 units last month – a decline of 6.7% when... 


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SA’s SP Forge expects strong boost in North American exports in 2024

1st September 2023

SP Metal Forgings Group (SP Forge) will see a significant bump in wheel hub exports to the US next year, says MD Ken Manners. SP Forge has operations in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. 


BMW to launch electric bike in SA next year

1st September 2023

BMW Group South Africa will introduce the electric CE 02 motorbike to the South African market in the second quarter of next year. The CE 02 is neither an e-scooter nor an e-motorcycle. The German... 


Mahindra unveils new concept Pik Up, says its first electric vehicle will go on sale at end of 2024

1st September 2023

Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has unveiled a new concept bakkie aimed at international markets, South Africa included. The new-look vehicle is a significant departure from the Bolero and... 


Private-sector participation at Cape Town Port seen generating R6bn in additional exports

1st September 2023

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) says it is seeking an urgent meeting with national government on private-sector participation in the Port of Cape Town. This follows the announcement that the Port of... 


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Five more Western Cape corridors targeted for recovery – PRASA

31st August 2023

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says it has, to date, recovered eight lines in the Western Cape following the complete collapse of service during the Covid-19-pandemic. Six of the... 


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R1.2bn Fynbos development set to be Africa’s first biophilic building

31st August 2023

Construction on The Fynbos development is set for completion at the end of next year, with the first apartments ready for occupation in early 2025. The R1.2-billion building is located in Bree... 


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Overstocked Motus faces slowing South African new-vehicle market

30th August 2023

Following seven months of trading, it is clear that the South African new-car market is unlikely to reach the 540 000 to 560 000 units expected at the beginning of the calendar year, says Motus CEO... 


All-electric FIA World Rallycross Championship heads to Cape Town

All-electric FIA World Rallycross Championship heads to Cape Town

29th August 2023

The FIA World Rallycross Championship is set to make its way to Killarney International Raceway on October 7 and 8 for the penultimate round of the season. An evolution of the popular FIA European... 


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Taxis critical in transport system, but rail has to be the backbone – Cape Town

28th August 2023

The recent minibus taxi strike in Cape Town cost the Western Cape economy an estimated R5-billion, while it also caused at least R18-million in damages in the City of Cape Town, this according to... 


Stellenbosch University converts Toyota taxi to EV, testing to start shortly

Stellenbosch University converts Toyota taxi to EV, testing to start shortly

27th August 2023

The Department of Industrial Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) has joined forces with Rham Equipment to convert a Toyota Hiace Ses’fikele minibus taxi into a battery electric vehicle... 


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Trust, patience see Maputo port yield record results – Grindrod

25th August 2023

The Port of Maputo is reaping the results of an $800-million investment that has taken the port from handling five-million tons overall in 2007, to a record 27-million tons last year, says Grindrod... 


Stellenbosch, German universities to develop electric tractor

Stellenbosch, German universities to develop electric tractor

25th August 2023

Stellenbosch University’s (SU’s) Department of Industrial Engineering is partnering with the Technical University of Munich, in Germany, to develop an electric tractor (e-tractor). The SU team,... 


RUNNING OUT OF ROAD There is no immediate replacement for the NP200

Nissan set to end NP200 production next year

25th August 2023

Nissan South Africa (SA) will end production of the NP200 half-ton bakkie in March next year, says Nissan SA country director Kabelo Rabotho. This follows 16 years of production at Nissan’s Rosslyn... 


Much pricier Mtentu Bridge construction restarts five years after Aveng walkout

25th August 2023

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has announced the restart of construction work on the R4.05-billion Mtentu Bridge contract, in the Eastern Cape. The Aveng Strabag joint... 


Stanlib acquires 51% of solar and battery platform

25th August 2023

Stanlib Asset Management has acquired 51% of Solareff, through its Stanlib Infrastructure Fund II.  Stanlib Asset Management is a local investor in sustainable infrastructure. 


GAINING MOMENTUM Suzuki sold its last 50 000 units in 12 months and a few days

Suzuki SA’s car parc reaches 200 000-plus vehicles

25th August 2023

Suzuki Auto South Africa (Suzuki SA) in July handed over the keys to its 200 000th vehicle, ending the month with sales of 4 361 units. This means that overall South African sales for the Japanese... 


Toyota on top in used-car market – AutoTrader report

Toyota on top in used-car market – AutoTrader report

23rd August 2023

AutoTrader’s mid-year car industry report shows that Toyota was the leading brand in the local used-car market for the first six months of the year, selling 28 061 passenger cars and achieving a... 


Image of the Toyota Hiace EV retrofit project at the Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University converts Toyota taxi to EV, testing to start shortly

23rd August 2023

The Department of Industrial Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) has joined forces with Rham Equipment to convert a Toyota Hiace Ses’fikele minibus taxi into a battery electric vehicle... 


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EV market stymied by slow public charging roll-out – global research study

21st August 2023

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the lack of public infrastructure is severely limiting electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban environments.  In particular, as flat and apartment... 


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Cape Town breaks ground on Milnerton bulk sewer upgrade phase II

21st August 2023

The City of Cape Town has broken ground on the next phase of the R470-million Milnerton bulk sewer upgrade project, with construction of a new pipeline set for completion by 2025.  This project... 


July new-car sales increased by only 1.3% year-on-year

18th August 2023

Affordability becoming an issue in new-car market – WesBank New-vehicle sales showed marginal growth in July, inching up by 1.3%, to 43 389 units, compared with the same month last year. 


Cape Town approves seven-year road contracts

18th August 2023

Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has received the green light from the city council to enter into long-term road contracts, spanning seven financial years, to facilitate the “uninterrupted... 


New passenger car brand head for VSWA

18th August 2023

Niels Wichmann has been appointed as the new head of the Volkswagen passenger cars brand for Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA), effective August 1. Wichmann replaces Steffen Knapp, who will... 


Antidumping duties on Chinese tyre imports welcomed

18th August 2023

The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) says it welcomes the decision by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel to impose antidumping duties on what it calls... 


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Ineos Automotive acquires vehicle conversion business in Botswana

17th August 2023

Ineos Automotive, the manufacturer of the Grenadier and Quartermaster, has acquired Botswana-based vehicle conversion specialist Kavango Engineering. The business has been renamed Ineos Kavango,... 


The concept Mahindra Global Pik Up

Mahindra unveils new concept Pik Up; electric Thar

17th August 2023

Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has unveiled a new concept bakkie aimed at international markets, South Africa included. The new-look vehicle is a significant departure from the Bolero and... 


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South African Ferrari distributor changes hands 

14th August 2023

Smartgrowth Investments has acquired Scuderia South Africa (SA), the official Ferrari distributor in Southern Africa. This follows the conclusion of negotiations that started in November last year... 


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Concor completes more than 800 homes at Conradie Park

14th August 2023

Construction group Concor this month reached the milestone of completing 800 out of a planned 4 000 homes in its R3-billion Conradie Park development in Cape Town. The development completed its... 


Image of the Suzuki Eeco

Suzuki SA’s car parc reaches 200 000­-plus vehicles

11th August 2023

Suzuki Auto South Africa (Suzuki SA) in July handed over the keys to its 200 000th vehicle, ending the month with sales of 4 361 units. This means that overall South African sales for the Japanese... 


Image of NP200 production at the Rosslyn plant

Nissan set to end NP200 production next year

11th August 2023

Nissan South Africa (SA) will end production of the NP200 half-ton bakkie in March next year, says Nissan SA country director Kabelo Rabotho. This follows 16 years of production at Nissan’s Rosslyn... 


Ford’s Silverton plant achieves record daily production volume

11th August 2023

Ford South Africa’s Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria, has achieved its highest daily production number yet – 704 vehicles. Based on three-shift 24-hour production, the plant is capable of... 


Toyota SA targets 2024 introduction of hybrid Hilux produced at Prospecton plant

11th August 2023

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has confirmed that it is targeting the introduction of a mild-hybrid Hilux bakkie into the South African market next year. TSAM says the hybrid version of South... 


UPMARKET The central theme for the new-look dealerships is to create luxury at every touch point

Mercedes, Super Group unveil blueprint for luxury dealerships

11th August 2023

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has unveiled the second of its local dealerships to have adopted the German carmaker’s new ‘luxury’ retail brand appearance, launched globally in 2018, and in... 


16 of TiAuto’s stores complete Phase 1 solar conversion

11th August 2023

Sixteen of TiAuto’s retail stores have completed their conversion to solar power, as part of Phase 1 of a project to reduce the group’s dependence on Eskom and to move to renewable energy. The... 


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Hundred new e-bike riders graduate from Green Riders Academy

10th August 2023

A hundred newly trained electric bike (e-bike) riders from the communities of Joe Slovo and Phoenix, in Cape Town, have graduated from the Green Riders Academy. Green Riders is a turnkey mobility... 


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