"South Africa cannot remain behind the global technology curve, which is increasingly focussing on low or zero emissions vehicles," said the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) deputy director general, Nimrod Zalk, when addressing delegates at the CAR Conference, which was held at the Johannesburg International Motor Show earlier this week. "In this context the … [Read more...] about South Africa cannot remain behind the global automotive technology curve
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Tough ask for Motor Industry to meet Government Target
The South African automotive industry faces a number of tough challenges if it is to meet the government's stated objective of more than doubling output to 1,2-million vehicles per annum by 2020. This became evident from a number of presentations made at the CAR Conference, which took place yesterday (Wednesday, October 12) at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, being … [Read more...] about Tough ask for Motor Industry to meet Government Target
DTI Looking to Boost Automotive Industry Employment
The Department of Trade and Industry is looking to designate specific vehicles, starting with buses, for procurement by state agencies to raise domestic production and employment. This was stated by the departmental minister Rob Davies, speaking at the official opening of the Johannesburg International Motor Show at Expo Centre, Nasrec, on Monday night, 10 October. Davies … [Read more...] about DTI Looking to Boost Automotive Industry Employment
JIMS Open to the Public
The Johannesburg International Motor Show got into full swing yesterday on Saturday 8 October as the public made its way through the Expo Centre gates for the first of nine days after the first two days had been reserved for the media and VIP guests. The show, which is one of the world's top 20 to be staged in 2011, runs until October 16. Among the many celebrities at the … [Read more...] about JIMS Open to the Public
Geely Models to Debut at Johannesburg Motor Show
Geely South Africa will celebrate its renaissance under new owners Hallmark Group and Magic Group with its debut participation in the Johannesburg International Motor Show from October 8 to 16. Geely is the largest independent car manufacturer in China and earlier last year Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, parent company of Geely Motor Holdings, acquired Volvo Cars from Ford … [Read more...] about Geely Models to Debut at Johannesburg Motor Show
