https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/components-aftermarket Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:31:48 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/volvo-electric-trucks-surpass-250000-km-operations-mark-in-sa-2026-07-24 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200 726446 1784896029 1784895840 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287859_resized_volvotrucksbev11022.jpeg Volvo's electric trucks operate across a number of sectors 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/timing-chain-kit-range-promotes-full-system-replacement-2026-07-24 Devina Haripersad Components & Aftermarket Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 725200 1783672743 1784844000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283946_resized_upgenautomotive8july1022x575.jpg CONSTANT WEAR Timing system components operate under constant mechanical stress, high temperatures and continuous loads, making them 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https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283486_resized_naacaenautomotive8july1022x575.jpg RENAI MOOTHILAL Through the South African Automotive Masterplan 2035, government and industry aim to increase local vehicle content to 60% and vehicle production to 1.4-million units by 2035 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-takes-ownership-of-the-former-nissan-plant-eyes-100000-unit-sales-a-year-2026-07-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 725719 1784616422 1784844000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/naacam-ilo-study-calls-for-action-to-secure-jobs-as-auto-sector-moves-to-evs-2026-07-17 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0200 725923 1784291904 1784291760 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001286201_resized_fordsouthafricaphevbatteryassemblyplant2025031022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/all-african-countries-can-play-a-role-in-the-automotive-value-chain-aaam-ceo-says-2026-07-16 Schalk Burger AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200 725845 1784272078 1784213520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285934_resized_transportelectricminibus3tasneembulbulia10241022.jpeg Electric taxis are undergoing trials in South Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chery-sa-to-kick-off-assembly-with-tiggo-4-cross-bakkie-assembly-under-investigation-2026-07-16 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200 725834 1784209857 1784209200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285893_resized_cherytiggo420261022.jpeg The Chery Tiggo 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-vehicle-sales-chinese-brands-and-local-manufacturing-in-the-spotlight-2026-07-10 Creamer Media Reporter AUTOMOTIVE Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:17:00 +0200 725410 1783684484 1783667820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284774_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96958_2026-07-10_second_take_en.mp4151209707 New-vehicle sales, Chinese brands and local manufacturing in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/precision-engineered-fasteners-boost-efficiency-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Components & Aftermarket Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724189 1783408423 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280866_resized_fastenrightfastenersjune20261022.jpeg EFFECTIVE FASTENING Fastenright's range of stainless steel fasteners are ideal solutions for vehicle manufacturing, construction and various other industrial purposes 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/japans-marubeni-corporation-acquires-tiauto-investments-2026-07-10 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724768 1783408429 1783634400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/race-car-project-showcases-academia-and-industry-building-next-generation-engineers-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Components & Aftermarket Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724183 1783679513 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280824_resized_boltandengineeringjune2026formulastudentracecarrenderimage1june20261022.jpeg FORMULA STUDENT RACE CAR The Formula One-style race car is a prime example of the design and manufacturing skills from the team of UP engineering students 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/collision-repair-sector-must-keep-pace-as-cars-become-more-advanced-sambra-2026-07-09 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200 725345 1783602992 1783602900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284403_resized_jhanekomsambranationaldirector1022.jpeg Juan Hanekom 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/naamsa-extols-auto-support-programmes-benefits-as-it-hits-back-at-apdp-critics-2026-07-09 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200 725344 1783682665 1783602780 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284400_resized_fordsilvertonplantbodyshop202311022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mycitis-first-electric-bus-arrives-in-cape-town-37-more-to-follow-2026-07-07 Irma Venter PUBLIC TRANSPORT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0200 725166 1783433147 1783430340 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283849_resized_coctmicitiebusandrobquintas202621022.jpeg Rob Quintas with the prototype e-bus 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bmw-group-south-africa-emphasises-consistency-reliability-of-parts-supply-2026-07-01 Sabrina Jardim AUTOMOTIVE Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200 724806 1782918095 1782915360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282702_resized_bmwwaterfallrdcen1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aidc-announced-as-anchor-tenant-for-the-alexandra-automotive-hub-2026-06-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200 724564 1782736933 1782736620 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281986_resized_autoindalexandrahub20261022.jpeg The Alexandra Automotive Hub 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mahle-advocates-for-technological-diversity-in-africas-automotive-transition-2026-06-24 Creamer Media Reporter Components & Aftermarket Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:36:00 +0200 724148 1782283355 1782282960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280724_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96843_2026-06-10_rer_838_mahle.mp4235532995 MAHLE advocates for technological diversity in Africa’s automotive transition https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/powerfleet-and-ctrlfleet-highlight-role-of-technology-in-transport-sector-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 723368 1781250122 1781172000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278586_resized_20260611powerfleet.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96776_2026-06-11__powerfleet.mp4229725844 Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tontrac-sees-opportunity-to-reduce-supply-chain-friction-through-integration-and-ai-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 723367 1781188592 1781168400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278503_resized_20260611tontrac.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96768_2026-06-11__tontrac.mp4202831987 Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/japans-marubeni-corporation-acquires-tiauto-investments-2026-06-10 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200 723294 1781100052 1781098140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278174_resized_twtpeheughroadpr1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bidvest-mobility-partners-showcase-digital-logistics-solutions-at-transport-evolution-africa-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200 723299 1781156094 1781083800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278202_resized_20260610zebratechnologies.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96761_2026-06-10_zebra_technologies.mp4249388149 Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/driving-fleet-efficiency-with-shell-fleet-solutions-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200 723297 1781183916 1781080200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278452_resized_20260611shellfleetsolutions.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96766_2026-06-11_shell_fleet_solutions-hd_web_hi_res_2.mp4169264015 Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/leading-the-way-forward-with-shell-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 723295 1781161306 1781078400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278177_resized_20260610shelllubricantsolutions1.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96762_2026-06-10_shell_lubricant_solutions_logo_2.mp473319432 Shell Lubricant Solutions business development manager Riaan van der Walt speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-proposes-extending-auto-incentives-to-battery-materials-2026-06-09 Reuters AUTOMOTIVE & BATTERY METALS Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200 723218 1781016430 1781015040 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277937_resized_jaecooj7202421022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/get-metal-group-unveils-initiative-that-turns-old-tyres-into-industrial-fuel-2026-06-09 Irma Venter RECYCLING Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200 723195 1781013750 1781010120 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277874_resized_getmetalimage21022.jpeg Aluminium ingots manufactured by GeT Alloys from recycled beverage cans and post-consumer scrap 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bmw-rolls-out-pilot-studies-on-humanoid-robot-use-in-us-german-plants-no-deployment-planned-for-sa-2026-06-05 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200 723000 1780902293 1780895460 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277257_resized_bmwrobot202621022.jpeg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96739_bmw_robots_2026.mp432402938 AEON at work at the Leipzig plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/record-vehicle-exports-in-2025-but-component-exports-continue-to-decline-as-ev-sales-grow-2026-06-05 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722240 1780382598 1780610400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mahle-advocates-for-technological-diversity-in-africas-automotive-transition-2026-06-03 Sabrina Jardim AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200 722804 1780546429 1780495560 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276666_resized_mahleen1022.jpeg MAHLE Durban regional office 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96723_2026-06-03_mahle_online.mp4126180980 MAHLE South Africa MD Juergen Wolf and naamsa | The Automotive Business Council government policy and regulation head Mpho Mafole at the MAHLE media tech day (Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson) https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-government-hand-over-locally-developed-hydrogen-refuelling-station-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721706 1779779171 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/no-sweet-spot-found-yet-as-govt-auto-industry-mull-shoring-up-local-manufacturing-2026-05-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721705 1779779172 1780005600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kanu-opens-new-r25m-manufacturing-site-to-support-isuzu-plant-2026-05-28 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 28 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200 722361 1779973877 1779973800 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/golden-arrow-expects-electric-buses-to-run-6-million-km-this-year-mulls-wheeling-options-2026-05-06 Irma Venter ELECTRIC BUSES Wed, 06 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200 720689 1778072521 1778072100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270104_resized_goldenarrowcapetownarrowgatedepot202611022.jpeg Golden Arrow's Arrowgate depot 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/metair-refinances-remaining-south-african-subsidiaries-debt-package-2026-05-04 Schalk Burger FINANCES Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 720421 1777887315 1777885200 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269321_resized_untitled385.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/vehicle-oil-pump-heart-of-lubrication-system-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Components & Aftermarket Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719348 1776335321 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 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