Engineering News | Components & Aftermarket https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/components-aftermarket Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:31:52 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 MAHLE advocates for technological diversity in Africa’s automotive transition 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.mp4126180980MAHLE 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) 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) Toyota, govt hand over locally developed hydrogen refuelling station 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 No sweet spot found yet as govt, auto industry mull shoring up local manufacturing 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 Kanu opens new R25m manufacturing site to support Isuzu plant 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 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275105_resized_kanuopeningmay20261022.jpeg IMSAf chairperson Takashi Nishida and Billy Tom unveil the new Kanu facility 511 287 Tata Africa gears up for launch of electric bus, small electric truck, and Xenon bakkie https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tata-africa-gears-up-for-launch-of-electric-bus-small-electric-truck-and-new-xenon-bakkie-2026-05-25 Irma Venter COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Mon, 25 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200 722041 1779716415 1779713820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274121_resized_tataaceproev1022.jpeg The Ace Pro small electric truck 511 287 Record vehicle exports in 2025, but component exports continue to decline as EV sales grow https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/record-vehicle-exports-in-2025-but-component-exports-continue-to-decline-as-ev-sales-grow-2026-05-18 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 18 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200 721506 1779110123 1779109980 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272501_resized_naamsanormanlamprecht202011022.jpg Norman Lamprecht 511 287 Structural constraints leave OEMs’ supply chain exposed https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/structural-constraints-leave-oems-supply-chain-exposed-2026-05-15 Nadine Ramdass Components & Aftermarket Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722225 1779885011 1778796000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274710_resized_automotiveassemblyadobestock1505261022.jpeg NAVIGATING DISRUPTIONS Manufacturers have heavily relied on globalised, low-cost sourcing and just-in-time inventory, often resulting in more constrained supplier networks 511 287 South Africa’s post-collision repair capacity under structural pressure – SAMBRA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africas-post-collision-repair-capacity-facing-structural-strain-sambra-2026-05-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720078 1777898972 1778191200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Golden Arrow expects electric buses to run 6-million km this year; mulls wheeling options 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 Metair refinances remaining South African subsidiaries' debt package 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 Vehicle oil pump heart of lubrication system 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 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265946_resized_upgstcautomotiveoilpumpsapril20261022.jpeg OIL PUMP STC's automotive oil pumps are ideal for commercial passenger, light-duty, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles 511 287 Firm sees stable growth despite economic pressures https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/firm-sees-stable-growth-despite-economic-pressures-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Components & Aftermarket Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719355 1776335428 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265953_resized_udtrucks2026mediaengagementeventapril20261022.jpeg ENGAGING EVENT Attendees of the UD Trucks 2026 Media Engagement event were able to experience the UD Quon and the Quester in real-world driving conditions 511 287 Geely, CNBM team up on SA EV push https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/geely-sa-cnbm-sa-join-forces-to-develop-south-african-electric-vehicle-ecosystem-2026-05-01 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719731 1777014083 1777586400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 RMI and Germany’s HWK Erfurt launch three-year e-mobility skills partnership https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rmi-germanys-hwk-erfurt-launch-three-year-e-mobility-skills-partnership-2026-05-01 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719730 1777014083 1777586400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 OEM promises sustainability, enhanced operationality https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/oem-promises-sustainability-enhanced-operationality-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Components & Aftermarket Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719335 1777014076 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265904_resized_fotonrangevshape21022.jpeg ROBUST ROAD VEHICLES Foton's range of light commercial vehicles are suitable for numerous businesses 511 287 Jetour announces 2027 T-Series production start at Rosslyn plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/jetour-announces-2027-t-series-production-start-at-rosslyn-plant-2026-04-29 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200 720295 1777475384 1777473960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268907_resized_jetourt221022.jpeg The Jetour T2 511 287 Hulamin to dispose of its extrusions business https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hulamin-to-dispose-of-its-extrusions-business-2026-04-24 Schalk Burger DISPOSALS Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200 720109 1777284054 1777041300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 The case for EVs is strengthening as diesel volatility increases – Everlectric https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-case-for-evs-is-strengthening-as-diesel-volatility-increases-everlectric-2026-04-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200 720084 1777045822 1777033680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268283_resized_possibleevsavingseverlectric20261022.jpeg 511 287 First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/first-chery-vehicles-to-roll-off-pretoria-assembly-line-in-mid-2027-2026-04-24 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719279 1776667428 1776981600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Rising vehicle write-offs are reaching a potential risk point – body repairers association https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rising-vehicle-write-offs-are-reaching-a-potential-risk-point-body-repairers-association-2026-04-21 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200 719818 1776779608 1776777180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267299_resized_jhanekomsambranationaldirector1022.jpeg Juan Hanekom 511 287 Toyota aims to join Daimler Truck, Volvo Group as equal shareholder in fuel-cell JV https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/toyota-aims-to-join-daimler-truck-volvo-group-as-equal-shareholder-in-fuel-cell-jv-2026-04-10 Irma Venter TRUCKS Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200 719055 1775824497 1775824140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265120_resized_karinradstromkojisatoandmartinlundstedt1022.jpeg Karin Rådström, Koji Sato and Martin Lundstedt 511 287 Stellantis puts SA plant on hold as it mulls adding production models – Whitfield https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stellantis-puts-sa-plant-on-hold-as-it-mulls-adding-production-models-whitfield-2026-04-10 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718244 1775027867 1775772000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Additive manufacturing gains traction in niche production https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/additive-manufacturing-gains-traction-in-niche-production-2026-04-10 Devina Haripersad Components & Aftermarket Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718035 1775051934 1775772000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001261745_resized_additiv4enmanufacturing24march1022x575.jpg KEY BENEFITS From a sustainability perspective, the three key benefits of additive manufacturing are that it reduces material waste compared with subtractive methods, enables material reuse and lowers logistics requirements and associated costs 511 287 Components plant nears production https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-automotive-component-plant-nears-production-2026-04-10 Devina Haripersad Components & Aftermarket Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717775 1775051953 1775772000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001261741_resized_0001243206resizedvslplant20251022.jpeg PRODUCTION START Commissioning of new tooling at VLS Manufacturing’s automotive component plant is nearing completion, with production set to start in April, reaching full production capacity by October 511 287 naamsa CEO steps down, no replacement announced yet https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/naamsa-ceo-steps-down-no-replacement-announced-yet-2026-04-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0200 718852 1775656280 1775654520 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264385_resized_naamsaceomikelmabasa20231022.jpg Mikel Mabasa 511 287 Volvo Trucks starts Euro 6, FH Aero assembly at its Durban plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/volvo-trucks-starts-euro-6-fh-aero-assembly-at-its-durban-plant-2026-04-08 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200 718850 1775654459 1775654280 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264374_resized_volvotrucksvuyosabatamarch20261022.jpeg Vuyo Sabata 511 287 South Africa’s post-collision repair capacity facing structural strain – SAMBRA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africas-post-collision-repair-capacity-facing-structural-strain-sambra-2026-04-07 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200 718756 1775573574 1775565900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264120_resized_jhanekomsambranationaldirector1022.jpeg Juan Hanekom 511 287 Metair targets growth beyond components amid local manufacturing concerns https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/metair-flags-local-manufacturing-concerns-targets-diversification-to-deconcentrate-risk-2026-04-03 Irma Venter AUTO SECTOR Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717766 1774532155 1775167200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/first-chery-vehicles-to-roll-off-pretoria-assembly-line-in-mid-2027-2026-04-01 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200 718531 1775048717 1775048640 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263341_resized_cherygrouplogo1022.jpeg 511 287 Intellehub, TASEZ form automotive skills development partnership https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/intellehub-tasez-form-automotive-skills-development-partnership-2026-03-24 Schalk Burger AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0200 717976 1774360161 1774359120 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001261572_resized_intellehubmdthandisizwekopolo1022.jpg Intellehub MD Thandisizwe Kopolo 511 287 RMI, Germany’s HWK Erfurt launch three-year e-mobility skills partnership https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rmi-germanys-hwk-erfurt-launch-three-year-e-mobility-skills-partnership-2026-03-20 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0200 717768 1774009853 1774009680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260929_resized_electricvehicleevbloomberg1022.jpeg 511 287 Car sales numbers not as healthy as they seem, Toyota’s Kirby warns https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/system-failure-2026-03-20 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717061 1773733801 1773957600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259903_resized_off.jpg 511 287 Light lifting equipment optimises automotive workstation processes https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/light-lifting-equipment-optimises-automotive-workstation-processes-2026-03-20 Trent Roebeck CRANES & HOISTS Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716586 1774512188 1773957600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257570_resized_konecraneskbkworkstations1march20261022.png KBK WORKSTATION The KBK workstation is equipped with high-quality components and offers smooth travelling 511 287 Stellantis puts SA plant on hold as it mulls adding production models – Whitfield https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stellantis-puts-sa-plant-on-hold-as-it-mulls-adding-production-models-whitfield-2026-03-19 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0200 717676 1774214696 1773927060 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260650_resized_stellantissouthafricamdmikewhitfield202406marleny1022.jpg Mike Whitfield 511 287 Serco Cape Town’s plant reaches summer energy independence https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/serco-cape-towns-plant-reaches-summer-energy-independence-2026-03-18 Irma Venter RENEWABLE ENERGY Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +0200 717552 1773839256 1773837180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260301_resized_sercocapetownsolar202611022.jpeg Serco's rooftop installation at its Cape Town operation 511 287 Gasoline price hike from Iran war could push consumers toward EVs, hybrids https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gasoline-price-hike-from-iran-war-could-push-consumers-toward-evs-hybrids-2026-03-18 Reuters ENERGY Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:09:00 +0200 717520 1773825309 1773824940 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260205_resized_audievcharging202210221.jpg 511 287 Metair flags local manufacturing concerns, targets diversification to ‘deconcentrate risk’ https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/metair-flags-local-manufacturing-concerns-targets-diversification-to-deconcentrate-risk-2026-03-11 Irma Venter AUTO SECTOR Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0200 717065 1773235636 1773235500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258976_resized_metairceopauloflaherty20241022.jpg Paul O’Flaherty 511 287 Business chamber demands urgent action as Eastern Cape unemployment crisis deepens https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eastern-cape-unemployment-crisis-demands-urgent-action-business-chamber-2026-03-06 Irma Venter MANUFACTURING Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716029 1772521840 1772748000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Major step forward as African Union signs off on ‘Made-in-Africa’ auto trade rules – AAAM https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/major-step-forward-as-african-union-signs-off-on-made-in-africa-auto-trade-rules-aaam-2026-03-06 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716027 1772521839 1772748000 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0