Automobil February 2023

As always Automobil brings you the latest automotive and industry news, association updates, as well as informative articles on finance, labour, legal topics and much more. This month we bring you the latest news from the AIDC, Bridgestone, Euro NCAP and Ford. In addition, Toyota makes their sales predictions for the total 2023 market and we take a deep dive into the latest monthly vehicle sales statistics.

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Jeanne Esterhuizen – President

Ferose Oaten - Vice President

Mark Dommisse

Frank MacNicol

Eugene Ranft

Riaan Botha

Les McMaster

Johann van de Merwe

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Jacques Viljoen

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news

he Chamdor Automotive Hub was officially opened on the 27th of

October 2022. The event was hosted by Gauteng MEC for Econom-

ic Development Tasneem Motara and attended by key stakeholders

from the Gauteng Provincial Government, Mogale Local Municipality and

the Reggio Emilia Municipality.

The Chamdor Hub is a result of the fruitful relationship between the

Gauteng provincial government, Mogale City local municipality, the Munici-

pality of Reggio Emilia, E35 Foundation for international projects and Emilia

Romagna Region. Reggio Emilia is located at the heart of the Motor Valley

in Emilia Romagna, one of the city leaders for the automotive sector. The

event also forms part of the activities planned for the Reggio Emilia mission

to the Gauteng Province. The Mayor of Reggio Emilia Luca Vecchi was in

attendance.

The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) a subsidiary of

the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency which is an agency for the

Gauteng Department of Economic Development, developed the concept for

an automotive aftermarket hub for Chamdor to address barriers to entry

into the automotive aftermarket sector for SMMEs. The Chamdor Auto-

motive Hub will develop SMMEs to commercial sustainability and to being

recognised as suppliers of competitive automotive aftermarket services in

terms of cost, quality, and delivery.

The event included a tour of the facility by all guests, a formal programme

and a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“We are justifiably proud and pleased to co-host with our local and in-

ternational partners, the official opening of this Chamdor Automotive Hub.

We urge the community and citizens of the Greater Mogale Municipality to

support and protect this asset that is geared towards contributing to shared

prosperity and inclusive growth. We also encourage the local and interna-

tional private sector to come on board to work with the local, provincial

and national government to establish franchises in this Hub and similar oth-

er Hubs, especially those targeted at empowering TISH communities,” said

MEC Tasmeem Motara. 

Bridgestone has been chosen as the sole and exclusive tyre partner for

the new Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, providing All-Terrain and Winter fit-

ments for the world’s first all-terrain super sports car equipped with a V10

engine and all-wheel drive powertrain.

The tyre’s bespoke polymers, patterns, and tyre technologies have been

developed to enhance the all-terrain capabilities of the Huracán Sterrato

and maximise the thrill and fun of driving on and off the asphalt behind the

wheel of this supercar.

The specially developed Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002 tyres

are an exclusive fit for the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, and just like the

all-terrain supercar, Bridgestone’s new HRD supercar all-terrain tyre deliv-

ers several unique features. The Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002 is the

world’s first-ever supercar all-terrain tyre to feature Run-Flat Technology

(RFT), supporting drivers to continue driving safely even after a puncture –

for 80km at 80km/h with 0-bar pressure. This offers drivers unique peace of

mind when out on roads of all types enjoying this all-terrain supercar.

The bespoke Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002 is designed to provide

versatile performance wherever the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato goes,

irrespective of terrain. This way, the innovative tyre delivers enjoyment

through fun and easy driving in all conditions, matching the Lamborghini

Huracán Sterrato’s DNA. 

Bridgestone partners

with Lamborghini

www.automobil.co.za

February 2023

Chamdor Automotive Hub

officially opens its doors

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