Automobil November 2022

In this issue, we meet Reneé Coetsee and sit down with the well-known Alan Taverner. We also bring you the latest news from WorldSkills, Alfa Romeo, AMID, the AA and Sumitomo and take a deep dive into the latest monthly vehicle sales statistics.

November 2022

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tepa: GiviNG tyre dealers a voice

layiNG the fouNdatioNs for the rmi

toyota 2000Gt restored

November 2022

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03 . Driver’s Seat: Jakkie Olivier, CEO of the RMI

03 . Editor’s Letter: Reuben van Niekerk

26 . Tech Talk: Why modern cars look alike

28 . Finance: The manufacturing process and terms

30 . Wellbeing: The urgency required in maintaining wellbeing

News

05 . News

10 . Industry News

16 . Product News

20 . Association News

features

18 . Behind the scenes: It’s a numbers game

22 . Association of the month: The legitimate voice

24 . Interview: Laying the foundations for the RMI

32 . Labour: Is a shorter work week feasible?

33 . Legal: Binding nature of a Memorandum of Understanding

34 . Restoration: Toyota 2000GT restored to former glory

reGulars

36 . New models: Ford Everest and VW Tiguan R

38 . Motorsport: Kyalami 9-hour dates confirmed

39 . Member Update

40 . Sales: September 2022 vehicle sales figures

Editor

Reuben van Niekerk

reuben@automobil.org.za

Sub-editor

Suzanne Walker

Regular contributors

Roger Houghton

Nicol Louw

Publisher

Wilken Communication Management

Tel: 012-4604448

Advertising Sales

Greg Surgeon

greg@automobil.org.za

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Motor Industry Organisation. The views and

opinions expressed in the publication are not

necessarily those of the publishers or the Retail

Motor Industry Organisation. While precau-

tions have been taken to ensure the accuracy

of advice and information contained in edito-

rial or advertisements, neither the publishers

nor the Retail Motor Industry Organisation can

accept responsibility for errors, misrepresenta-

tions or omissions, or for any effect or conse-

quence arising therefrom. Permission to repub-

lish any article or image or part thereof must be

obtained in writing from the publishers.

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November 2022

s we move closer to the holiday season the focus is going to shift

grettably, South Africa has one of the worst accident rates. Over the

last 2021/2022 festive season (1 December 2021 – 11 January 2022) there

were 1808 fatalities and 1395 fatal crashes.

Rather than wait for the last minute, motor vehicle owners should book

their cars in for those critical safety checks before heading off on holiday. It

is concerning that our roads continue to be plagued with unroadworthy ve

hicles where many of the safety critical components have long been neglect

ed. These vehicles are death traps, not only for the passengers in the vehicle

but for other road users too. We have to get serious about regu

According to the RTMC Road Crash Report 2020, 17% of

major crashes (in which more than five people are killed) are

attributed to vehicle factors. In South Africa, vehicle defects

or un-roadworthiness is certainly a contributor to the fatal

ing South African lives but billions in rands too.

When major crashes are investigated and the

factors contributing to accidents, the vehicle

consideration, the major factors of vehicle

defects causing fatal crashes can be at

tributed to tyres bursting, faulty brakes,

unroadworthy vehicles, faulty headlights

maintenance is not happening regularly enough. yet still only 21% of our

vehicles are required to be tested on a regular basis.

The RMI through its Vehicle Testing Association (VTA) has been cam

paigning for many years now to see the legislation passed for Periodic Vehi

cle Testing (PTI). Several years after the legislation for more regular vehicle

inspections was promulgated by South Africa’s Minister of Transport, the

implementation is yet to happen. The legislation was published with imple

mentation “at a date to be determined by the Minister”. To date, there has

been no mention of even a suggested implementation date. Should the leg

islation be implemented it would enforce those vehicles 10 years and older

be tested every two years. This really begs the question why is South Africa

not passing the legislation? We have seen countless examples from other

As the RMI, with our 8 000 businesses across the country, we are strongly

placed to make a positive contribution to road safety. All of our associations

use vehicle, in terms of its sale, maintenance, repair and testing. It is our

strong belief that should a vehicle be maintained in a roadworthy and safe

condition, it will have a positive impact on road safety and decrease the

number of fatalities from road crashes. Furthermore, it will create jobs in

the retail and vehicle testing sectors and save the economy billions.

I encourage our members to engage with their customers and remind

them to carry out these safety checks during November, particularly with

when it comes to the safety critical components of their cars.

As we have done in the past, I also encourage our members to think

about offering this testing free of charge to South Africans. This is our way

of giving back and together I feel confident we can make a real difference in

saving lives this festive season. 

conomic conditions in South Africa took a turn for the

worse during September, with Eskom data confirming that

the South African economy experienced the worst-ever

month of load shedding, with 572 of the month’s 720 hours di

rectly affected. Analysis by Eskom’s Research, Testing and Devel

opment department further showed that, besides 2021, there

was more power cuts in September 2022 than had been expe

rienced in any other entire year since load shedding started in

2007. The negative impact of load shedding reaches all spheres

of the economy. Companies buckle under the inability to pro

duce at capacity, the cost of lost production, reduced produc

tivity, the cost of providing alternatives and reduced margins.

For small businesses, like many of the RMI members, this

has a serious effect on productivity, with electricity needed to

power everything from lifts to tools, compressors, point of sale

equipment and security systems. The knock on effect is that

businesses are having to spend any spare cash that they might

have on future proofing their businesses with investment in

equipment like generators, inverters or solar installations nec

essary to be able to do business in South Africa.

The on going load shedding has also had an effect on the wa

ter supply in certain regions, such as Gauteng. While the dams

feeding the Gauteng province are at satisfactory levels, electric

ity disruptions have affected Rand Waters ability to pump water

by rising spring temperatures resulting in the implementation of

water restrictions.

look at water saving and water storage solutions in order to

avoid the increased tariffs that are implemented by municipal

ities during periods of water restrictions.

Unfortunately these factors mean that alternative elec

tricity and water supply solutions are necessary and will

become increasingly important for businesses, both big and

small, in order to remain competitive and mitigate the dis

ruptions caused by unpredictable supply of these resources

by government. 

Wilken Communication Management

Advertising Sales

Communication Management for the Retail

Motor Industry Organisation. The views and

opinions expressed in the publication are not

necessarily those of the publishers or the Retail

Motor Industry Organisation. While precau

tions have been taken to ensure the accuracy

of advice and information contained in edito

rial or advertisements, neither the publishers

nor the Retail Motor Industry Organisation can

accept responsibility for errors, misrepresenta

tions or omissions, or for any effect or conse

quence arising therefrom. Permission to repub

lish any article or image or part thereof must be

obtained in writing from the publishers.

www.automobil.co.za

November 2022

driver’s seat

For information on the RMI and its workings, visit www.rmi.org.za or call 011 886 6300

editor’s letter

s we move closer to the holiday season the focus is going to shift

increasingly to safety and preholiday safety checks for drivers. Re-

grettably, South Africa has one of the worst accident rates. Over the

last 2021/2022 festive season (1 December 2021 – 11 January 2022) there

were 1808 fatalities and 1395 fatal crashes.

Rather than wait for the last minute, motor vehicle owners should book

their cars in for those critical safety checks before heading off on holiday. It

is concerning that our roads continue to be plagued with unroadworthy ve-

hicles where many of the safety critical components have long been neglect-

ed. These vehicles are death traps, not only for the passengers in the vehicle

but for other road users too. We have to get serious about regu-

lar maintenance and servicing of vehicle components to make

sure our roads are safer.

According to the RTMC Road Crash Report 2020, 17% of

major crashes (in which more than five people are killed) are

attributed to vehicle factors. In South Africa, vehicle defects

or un-roadworthiness is certainly a contributor to the fatal

road crashes that occur each year and is not only cost-

ing South African lives but billions in rands too.

When major crashes are investigated and the

factors contributing to accidents, the vehicle

types and the road environment taken into

consideration, the major factors of vehicle

defects causing fatal crashes can be at-

tributed to tyres bursting, faulty brakes,

unroadworthy vehicles, faulty headlights

and tyre failure. This is a clear indicator that

maintenance is not happening regularly enough. yet still only 21% of our

vehicles are required to be tested on a regular basis.

The RMI through its Vehicle Testing Association (VTA) has been cam-

paigning for many years now to see the legislation passed for Periodic Vehi-

cle Testing (PTI). Several years after the legislation for more regular vehicle

inspections was promulgated by South Africa’s Minister of Transport, the

implementation is yet to happen. The legislation was published with imple-

mentation “at a date to be determined by the Minister”. To date, there has

been no mention of even a suggested implementation date. Should the leg-

islation be implemented it would enforce those vehicles 10 years and older

be tested every two years. This really begs the question why is South Africa

not passing the legislation? We have seen countless examples from other

countries showing the success of this type of approach.

As the RMI, with our 8 000 businesses across the country, we are strongly

placed to make a positive contribution to road safety. All of our associations

are involved in the upkeep and maintenance throughout the life of the in-

use vehicle, in terms of its sale, maintenance, repair and testing. It is our

strong belief that should a vehicle be maintained in a roadworthy and safe

condition, it will have a positive impact on road safety and decrease the

number of fatalities from road crashes. Furthermore, it will create jobs in

the retail and vehicle testing sectors and save the economy billions.

I encourage our members to engage with their customers and remind

them to carry out these safety checks during November, particularly with

when it comes to the safety critical components of their cars.

As we have done in the past, I also encourage our members to think

about offering this testing free of charge to South Africans. This is our way

of giving back and together I feel confident we can make a real difference in

saving lives this festive season. 

Jakkie olivier

RMI Chief Executive Officer

Focus on safety

conomic conditions in South Africa took a turn for the

worse during September, with Eskom data confirming that

the South African economy experienced the worst-ever

month of load shedding, with 572 of the month’s 720 hours di-

rectly affected. Analysis by Eskom’s Research, Testing and Devel-

opment department further showed that, besides 2021, there

was more power cuts in September 2022 than had been expe-

rienced in any other entire year since load shedding started in

2007. The negative impact of load shedding reaches all spheres

of the economy. Companies buckle under the inability to pro-

duce at capacity, the cost of lost production, reduced produc-

tivity, the cost of providing alternatives and reduced margins.

For small businesses, like many of the RMI members, this

has a serious effect on productivity, with electricity needed to

power everything from lifts to tools, compressors, point of sale

equipment and security systems. The knock on effect is that

businesses are having to spend any spare cash that they might

have on future proofing their businesses with investment in

equipment like generators, inverters or solar installations nec-

essary to be able to do business in South Africa.

The on going load shedding has also had an effect on the wa-

ter supply in certain regions, such as Gauteng. While the dams

feeding the Gauteng province are at satisfactory levels, electric-

ity disruptions have affected Rand Waters ability to pump water

to various reservoirs in order to meet increased demand caused

by rising spring temperatures resulting in the implementation of

water restrictions.

This meant that high water users have very quickly had to

look at water saving and water storage solutions in order to

avoid the increased tariffs that are implemented by municipal-

ities during periods of water restrictions.

Unfortunately these factors mean that alternative elec-

tricity and water supply solutions are necessary and will

become increasingly important for businesses, both big and

small, in order to remain competitive and mitigate the dis-

ruptions caused by unpredictable supply of these resources

by government. 

reuben van Niekerk

reuben@automobil.org.za

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BELONGING IS BETTER BUSINESS

Here’s why…

Legacy and unity

We’ve been representing the retail motor industry for more than 100 years.

With more than 8 000-member businesses, our unity is our strength.

Your voice

RMI represents the industry at:

Centralised wage negotiations.

Various MIBCO and Industry-related Boards and committee structures.

Various South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

committees and working groups.

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), defending our

industry when compulsory specifications and standards are compromised.

The Moto Health Care Fund, Industry Provident Funds

and the Sick, Accident and Maternity Pay Fund.

Meetings hosted by reputable organisations recognised by government, big

business, consumers and relevant stakeholders like Business Unity SA (BUSA).

Supports your business

Professional industrial relations advice ensuring procedural

and substantive fairness when disciplining staff.

Chairing of disciplinary hearings and AUTOMATIC

entry at the CCMA, DRC and Labour Court.

Exceptional CPA support at the National Consumer Commission (NCC)

and the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA).

Facilitation of a business-to-business complaint where both parties are

RMI members, with a complaint resolution rate in excess of 95%.

Training needs and representation via merSETA and W&RSETA.

Industry-specific products like RMI4BEE, RMI4LAW, RMI4OHS and RMI4SURE.

Keeps you in the know

Industry labour relations seminars.

Automobil magazine and weekly web letters.

Commenting on industry topics in the media, and participating

in and hosting numerous conventions and shows.

ord South Africa is proud to have sup

represented South Africa at the 2022

International WorldSkills Competition in

the Mechatronics Technology category.

The South African team competed in re

gional and national rounds before head

ing off to Stuttgart, Germany for the final

round, which finished on 8 October 2022.

The WorldSkills competition aims to en

courage young people to pursue artisanal

vocations as a career choice to help ease

the skills shortage in South Africa. One of

its primary objectives is to influence the

development and employability of South

African youth and act as an effective means

of increasing awareness of apprenticeships.

To date, WorldSkills has helped develop

careers in multiple areas including mecha

tronics, mobile robotics, water technology,

automotive technology, auto body repairs, spray

painting, computer numerical control (CNC) turn

ing, graphic design, plumbing, as well as careers

in a number of beauty, cooking and service relat

Ford South Africa’s involvement in WorldSkills

started in 2019 with the sponsorship of automo

tive equipment, such as engines and gearboxes,

required for a national event in Durban. After

seeing the immediate impact that WorldSkills was

having on artisanal trade and skills development of

the youth, Ford South Africa procured the neces

ing learners in automation technology. As expect

ed, this support continues to motivate and inspire

learners to embark on a technical career path and

This year’s team, comprising Pontso Mashu

mu and Ernest Ndou, was selected from a group

of unemployed NQF Level 2 learners from vari

ous colleges in Gauteng. The pair was enrolled

into Ford’s Technical Training Centre, which

incubates young learners from previously

disadvantaged backgrounds to help them

to NQF Level 4. These qualifications can be

automotive sector.

Mashumu and Ndou initially took part

in the provincial competition during No

vember 2021, which was hosted at FESTO

in Kempton Park. With great determina

tion, the team claimed first position in the

provincial competition where they were as

automation systems. In June 2022 the team

secured another first place in the following

national competition, which included de

signing Modular Production Systems (MPS)

needed to build handling and sorting sta

tions. This qualified them for the WorldSkills

International event held over 12 weeks across Eu

rope, North America, and East Asia.

Competing against the very best in the world,

the team built MPS stations with three distribution

links integrated with Robotino pick-and-sorting

modules. Their design was awarded 677 points,

which meant they narrowly missed out on the Me

dallion of Excellence - but managed to rank among

the top 22 countries alongside teams from Japan,

Chinese Taipei, Singapore, and India. 

he 39th edition of Auto e Moto d’Epoca, one of the most

important events in Europe for vintage car and mo

torcycle enthusiasts, was Alfa Romeo’s chance to

present the Alfa Romeo Classiche heritage program, a

range of services with the precise aim of protecting and

promoting the history of the iconic Italian brand. For the

first time in Stellantis, the brand’s top management is

personally involved in all the activities that make up the

whole range of its dedicated services. In fact, the certifica

tion committee is chaired by Alfa Romeo’s CEO and the Head

of Heritage department, with the support of the Alfa Romeo

Museum, the location of the production registers and all the techni

cal documentation used by the committee to analyse the information on

the examined cars.

The Alfa Romeo Classiche heritage program consists of the

Certificate of Origin – which has been offered for Alfa Romeo

cars since 2016 – together with the Certificate of Authentic

ity and the Restoration. The top management of the brand

personally chairs and intervenes in the committee that

evaluates historic cars and issues the certifications with

the support of the heritage team and the experts in Alfa

The brand will introduce an area dedicated on its website

to the new Alfa Romeo Classiche heritage program that allows

owners of historic cars to make use of programs dedicated to Cer

tificates of Authenticity and Restoration. It will therefore be possible to

receive all the information and support necessary to start a dedicated and

personalised program directly from the brand’s website. 

We’ve been representing the retail motor industry for more than

With more than

businesses, our unity is our strength.

Centralised wage negotiations.

Various

and Industry-related Boards and committee structures.

Various South African Bureau of Standards (

)

committees and working groups.

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (

), defending our

industry when compulsory specifications and standards are compromised.

The Moto Health Care Fund, Industry Provident Funds

and the Sick, Accident and Maternity Pay Fund.

Meetings hosted by reputable organisations recognised by government, big

business, consumers and relevant stakeholders like Business Unity SA (

).

Professional industrial relations advice ensuring procedural

and substantive fairness when disciplining staff.

Chairing of disciplinary hearings and

,

and Labour Court.

Exceptional CPA support at the National Consumer Commission (

)

and the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (

).

Facilitation of a business-to-business complaint where both parties are

RMI members, with a complaint resolution rate in excess of 95%.

Training needs and representation via

Industry-specific products like

Industry labour relations seminars.

Automobil magazine and weekly web letters.

Commenting on industry topics in the media, and participating

in and hosting numerous conventions and shows.

News

News

www.automobil.co.za

November 2022

ord South Africa is proud to have sup-

ported two determined learners who

represented South Africa at the 2022

International WorldSkills Competition in

the Mechatronics Technology category.

The South African team competed in re-

gional and national rounds before head-

ing off to Stuttgart, Germany for the final

round, which finished on 8 October 2022.

The WorldSkills competition aims to en-

courage young people to pursue artisanal

vocations as a career choice to help ease

the skills shortage in South Africa. One of

its primary objectives is to influence the

development and employability of South

African youth and act as an effective means

of increasing awareness of apprenticeships.

To date, WorldSkills has helped develop

careers in multiple areas including mecha-

tronics, mobile robotics, water technology,

automotive technology, auto body repairs, spray

painting, computer numerical control (CNC) turn-

ing, graphic design, plumbing, as well as careers

in a number of beauty, cooking and service relat-

ed industries.

Ford South Africa’s involvement in WorldSkills

started in 2019 with the sponsorship of automo-

tive equipment, such as engines and gearboxes,

required for a national event in Durban. After

seeing the immediate impact that WorldSkills was

having on artisanal trade and skills development of

the youth, Ford South Africa procured the neces-

sary mechatronics equipment required for upskill-

ing learners in automation technology. As expect-

ed, this support continues to motivate and inspire

learners to embark on a technical career path and

push their professional skills to the limit.

This year’s team, comprising Pontso Mashu-

mu and Ernest Ndou, was selected from a group

of unemployed NQF Level 2 learners from vari-

ous colleges in Gauteng. The pair was enrolled

into Ford’s Technical Training Centre, which

incubates young learners from previously

disadvantaged backgrounds to help them

acquire mechatronics technology skills up

to NQF Level 4. These qualifications can be

used to advance their careers within the

automotive sector.

Mashumu and Ndou initially took part

in the provincial competition during No-

vember 2021, which was hosted at FESTO

in Kempton Park. With great determina-

tion, the team claimed first position in the

provincial competition where they were as-

sessed on all aspects of mechatronics and

automation systems. In June 2022 the team

secured another first place in the following

national competition, which included de-

signing Modular Production Systems (MPS)

needed to build handling and sorting sta-

tions. This qualified them for the WorldSkills

International event held over 12 weeks across Eu-

rope, North America, and East Asia.

Competing against the very best in the world,

the team built MPS stations with three distribution

links integrated with Robotino pick-and-sorting

modules. Their design was awarded 677 points,

which meant they narrowly missed out on the Me-

dallion of Excellence - but managed to rank among

the top 22 countries alongside teams from Japan,

Chinese Taipei, Singapore, and India. 

he 39th edition of Auto e Moto d’Epoca, one of the most

important events in Europe for vintage car and mo-

torcycle enthusiasts, was Alfa Romeo’s chance to

present the Alfa Romeo Classiche heritage program, a

range of services with the precise aim of protecting and

promoting the history of the iconic Italian brand. For the

first time in Stellantis, the brand’s top management is

personally involved in all the activities that make up the

whole range of its dedicated services. In fact, the certifica-

tion committee is chaired by Alfa Romeo’s CEO and the Head

of Heritage department, with the support of the Alfa Romeo

Museum, the location of the production registers and all the techni-

cal documentation used by the committee to analyse the information on

the examined cars.

The Alfa Romeo Classiche heritage program consists of the

Certificate of Origin – which has been offered for Alfa Romeo

cars since 2016 – together with the Certificate of Authentic-

ity and the Restoration. The top management of the brand

personally chairs and intervenes in the committee that

evaluates historic cars and issues the certifications with

the support of the heritage team and the experts in Alfa

Romeo history.

The brand will introduce an area dedicated on its website

to the new Alfa Romeo Classiche heritage program that allows

owners of historic cars to make use of programs dedicated to Cer-

tificates of Authenticity and Restoration. It will therefore be possible to

receive all the information and support necessary to start a dedicated and

personalised program directly from the brand’s website. 

Ford SA helps learners

through WorldSkills

Alfa Romeo launches

Classiche heritage program

A Driving force in South Africa’s automotive aftermarket

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation is a proactive, relevant, retail and associated motor industry organisation recognised

as the leading voice in South Africa‘s automotive after market. It serves the daily needs of its members and plays a key role

in enabling motor traders to deliver a superior service to motoring consumers. Eight Associations fall proudly under the RMI

umbrella. Inter-associational business-to-business trading is encouraged in the interests of all stakeholders.

head office www.rmi.org.za

Tel: +27 11 886 6300 | Surrey Square Office Park, 330 Surrey Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194, Gauteng, P. O. Box 2940, Randburg, 2125

reGioNal offices

Central: Randburg tel: +27 11 886 6300 | KwaZulu-Natal: Durban tel: +27 31 266 7031 | Eastern Cape/Border: Port Elizabeth tel: +27 41 364 0070 | 

Western Cape: Cape Town tel: +27 21 939 9440 | Free State / Northern Cape: Bloemfontein tel: +27 51 430 3294

sapra – South African Petroleum

Retailers’ Association

SAPRA represents the interests of all petroleum retailers in

South Africa. Its aim is to improve growth and profitability

for the investor. SAPRA plays an important role in tracking

global and local trends that affect sustainability and help

retailers remain relevant in an ever-changing business

environment. Retailers voice concerns through one of

the seven regional chairs strategically located around

the country, into a National Executive Committee (NEC),

where strategy and solutions are developed. This bottom

up approach is a fundamental SAPRA imperative.

sambra – South African Motor Body

Repairers’ Association

SAMBRA is the pre-eminent motor body repair association in

South Africa representing the majority of accredited motor body

repairers. SAMBRA’s grading system, which was introduced over

30 years ago, regulates repairer standards in the motor body repair

industry in South Africa and instils confidence in consumers and

industry stakeholders alike. The Association works in close collab-

oration with various key industry stakeholders including Insurers,

Original Equipment Suppliers, paint and equipment suppliers, the

labour department and trade unions, as well as related SETAs – to

maintain industry sustainability and development. It ensures the

provision of technical and business management skills training in

order for members to meet the demands of the industry.

tepa – Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association

TEPA represents tyre dealers; garage/workshop equipment and

tool importers and distributors; auto part wholesalers, retailers

and independent operators in the aftermarket motor parts

industry as well as manufacturers and importers of parts for

the automotive aftermarket. The members of TEPA represent,

promote, sell and endorse the use of legitimate, bona fide,

quality branded products. TEPA members also export parts,

equipment and components into Africa and other countries in

the world. TEPA encourages at all times inter-associational RMI

business-to-business trading, intent on strengthening the RMI

Organisation as a whole. TEPA is seen as the mark of integrity

and fair trade for the consumer, the business operator and the

government. The Association is the legitimate voice of the tyre,

equipment, and parts industry in South Africa and is positioned

as an intermediary between government, business, and the

consumer.

vta – Vehicle Testing Association

The VTA represents private vehicle testing stations that are

committed to operating within the law in accordance with the

Road Traffic Act and the relevant SANS standards. In this highly

regulated environment, the association represents the interests

of its members at government level working groups and is

committed to enhancing the reputation of the industry in all the

spheres.

ara – Automotive Remanufacturers’ Association

ARA represents the remanufacturing trade sector. This includes

component remanufacturers involved in safety-critical compo-

nents, inclusive of but not limited to vehicle cooling, turbocharger

and braking systems; automotive engineers who machine and

remanufacture engine components by way of expert engineering

– ultimately rebuilding engines to its original specifications; and

specialists in the repair, servicing and remanufacturing of diesel

fuel injection systems fitted to diesel engines in earth moving

equipment, highway trucks, stationary engines and passenger

vehicles. ARA promotes the responsible reuse of remanufactured

engine components for a ‘greener’ environment (carbon foot-

print). Its members are dedicated to providing consumers with

only the best of advice, finest service delivery, and highest quality

workmanship.

Nada – National Automobile Dealers’ Association

NADA represents the interests of business people who own or

operate new motor vehicle and motorcycle franchise dealerships

and qualifying used motor vehicle and motorcycle outlets. NADA

is committed to the image enhancement of the retail motor busi-

ness, facilitating the interface between dealers and OEMs; import-

ers and distributors; building relationships between dealers and

customers and bringing relevant industry issues to the attention of

government. NADA is the respected voice on all matters relating to

motor vehicle and motorcycle dealer business.

miwa – Motor Industry Workshop Association

MIWA, the Independent Workshop Association, representing

general repairs, auto electrical; air conditioning; accessories and

fitment as well as transmission and driveline workshops strives

to remain ahead of the ever-changing technologies and best

practices of the aftermarket motor industry. MIWA encourages

members to support inter-associational, business-to-business

trading with a view to strengthen the RMI. MIWA remains the

leading resource for members ensuring continued relevance

and sustainability.

savaba – South African Vehicle and

Bodybuilders’ Association

SAVABA members are professional, certified and regulated

vehicle body builders in South Africa who manufacture

commercial vehicle body applications (tanker, coal, refrigerated

trucks and trailers) and bus bodies (commuter and tourist

type). Members manufacture using the latest equipment and

highly trained staff to ensure strict compliance with NRCS

regulations; SABS standards and all other legal specifications

and requirements.

CONSTITUENT ASSOCIATIONS

market sentiment, organisers of Autom

echanika Frankfurt took advantage of the

last Autopromotec to commission an inde

pendent survey of exhibitors aimed in par

ticular at identifying their preferences for

scheduling the sectors international events.

The survey revealed that, once the pan

demic is over, exhibitors would prefer that

the two most important international trade

fairs for the automotive aftermarket Auto

promotec and Automechanika return to

their traditional schedule: Autopromotec in

odd-numbered years and Automechanika

in even-numbered years.

Representatives of these two events agreed

that it was important to satisfy the markets re

quirements here, and as a consequence, Autom

echanika Frankfurt will take place on 10-14 Sep

tember 2024, while the 30 Autopromotec will

take place on 21-24 May 2025 in the Bologna fair

district, restoring the events alternation that had

been interrupted by the pandemic.

In addition, Autopromotec is creating a new

event, to be held on 16-18 November 2023. The

event, which is still in the design phase, is de

voted to manufacturers, component suppliers,

dealers and buyers and focuses on the challenges

facing the entire mobility industry, from the en

ergy transition and sustainability to new business

Autopromotec is an international exhibition

for automotive equipment and aftermarket

Bologna Exhibition Centre. Founded in 1965,

the event is organised by Promotec, a services

company owned by the AIRP (Italian Tyre

Retreaders Association) and AICA (Italian

Automotive Equipment Manufacturers

Association). The event features a unique

combination of specialisation, profession

trade show which includes over 580 prod

uct categories covering all sub-sectors of

the aftermarket takes the form of a selec

tion of specialised fairs, where visitors can

easily plan personalised itineraries based

With 13 events around the globe, Auto

mechanika is the worlds most successful B2B

trade fair brand. In 2022, a total of nine Autom

echanika trade fairs will be held worldwide. The

trade fair was first held in Frankfurt in 1971. Since

the 1990s, new locations around the world have

been added continuously. Automechanika is now

represented in 13 cities: In addition to Frankfurt,

these are Birmingham, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Ho

Chi Minh City, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Kuala Lum

pur, Mexico City, New Delhi, Nur-Sultan, Riyadh

and Shanghai. 

xalta Refinish has unveiled three new

websites for its premium refinish brands,

Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox, that

cater specifically for the Europe, Middle East and

Africa (EMEA) region. The sites offer visitors mod

ern, clean homepages and page content with an

enhanced and complete browsing experience.

Olaf Adamek, Axalta Refinish Brand Manager

for EMEA, says, “These three new websites re

flect intuitive navigation, an accessible approach

and a clear focus on products, three things we

know our visitors value, in particular the refinish

ers and bodyshops who use the sites regularly.”

One of the key changes has been to the prod

uct catalogues. Now, every SKU has a full prod

uct description so visitors can easily and quickly

find specific products, which are conveniently

grouped by category, usage area, related paint

system or related mixing system. Users can also

search the catalogues by material codes or key

“The websites’ new architecture, which we

have created with user feedback in mind, pro

vides even more of the content our sites’ visitors

want in real-time. The product catalogues are

now refreshed automatically a new product is

added or updated in our database, so refinishers

will have the latest information about our innova

tive technologies at a click of a mouse or a tap of

a finger,” adds Adamek.

Like the previous sites, visitors can receive

all the sites’ content regardless of how they ac

cess it as the layout is completely responsive, so

it adapts regardless of whether the websites are

browsed from a laptop, desktop, a tablet or a mo

bile phone.

Users can still utilise the website like an app

on home screens of iOS and Android mobile

devices by simply saving the site. It appears as an

icon, enabling fast access to important informa

tion such as the product catalogues or technical

“While each site retains the iconic look and feel

of each brand, we’ve ensured our users have fresh,

valuable content thanks to lean, responsive pages

from day one,” concludes Adamek. 

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation is a proactive, relevant, retail and associated motor industry organisation recognised

as the leading voice in South Africa‘s automotive after market. It serves the daily needs of its members and plays a key role

in enabling motor traders to deliver a superior service to motoring consumers. Eight Associations fall proudly under the RMI

umbrella. Inter-associational business-to-business trading is encouraged in the interests of all stakeholders.

Tel: +27 11 886 6300 | Surrey Square Office Park, 330 Surrey Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194, Gauteng, P. O. Box 2940, Randburg, 2125

Central: Randburg tel: +27 11 886 6300 | KwaZulu-Natal: Durban tel: +27 31 266 7031 | Eastern Cape/Border: Port Elizabeth tel: +27 41 364 0070 | 

Western Cape: Cape Town tel: +27 21 939 9440 | Free State / Northern Cape: Bloemfontein tel: +27 51 430 3294

SAPRA represents the interests of all petroleum retailers in

South Africa. Its aim is to improve growth and profitability

for the investor. SAPRA plays an important role in tracking

global and local trends that affect sustainability and help

retailers remain relevant in an ever-changing business

the country, into a National Executive Committee (NEC),

where strategy and solutions are developed. This bottom

up approach is a fundamental SAPRA imperative

SAMBRA is the pre-eminent motor body repair association in

South Africa representing the majority of accredited motor body

repairers. SAMBRA’s grading system, which was introduced over

30 years ago, regulates repairer standards in the motor body repair

industry in South Africa and instils confidence in consumers and

industry stakeholders alike. The Association works in close collab

oration with various key industry stakeholders including Insurers,

Original Equipment Suppliers, paint and equipment suppliers, the

labour department and trade unions, as well as related SETAs – to

maintain industry sustainability and development. It ensures the

provision of technical and business management skills training in

order for members to meet the demands of the industry.

TEPA represents tyre dealers; garage/workshop equipment and

tool importers and distributors; auto part wholesalers, retailers

and independent operators in the aftermarket motor parts

the automotive aftermarket. The members of TEPA represent,

promote, sell and endorse the use of legitimate, bona fide,

quality branded products. TEPA members also export parts,

equipment and components into Africa and other countries in

the world. TEPA encourages at all times inter-associational RMI

business-to-business trading, intent on strengthening the RMI

Organisation as a whole. TEPA is seen as the mark of integrity

and fair trade for the consumer, the business operator and the

government. The Association is the legitimate voice of the tyre,

equipment, and parts industry in South Africa and is positioned

as an intermediary between government, business, and the

The VTA represents private vehicle testing stations that are

committed to operating within the law in accordance with the

Road Traffic Act and the relevant SANS standards. In this highly

regulated environment, the association represents the interests

of its members at government level working groups and is

committed to enhancing the reputation of the industry in all the

ARA represents the remanufacturing trade sector. This includes

component remanufacturers involved in safety-critical compo

nents, inclusive of but not limited to vehicle cooling, turbocharger

and braking systems; automotive engineers who machine and

remanufacture engine components by way of expert engineering

– ultimately rebuilding engines to its original specifications; and

specialists in the repair, servicing and remanufacturing of diesel

fuel injection systems fitted to diesel engines in earth moving

equipment, highway trucks, stationary engines and passenger

vehicles. ARA promotes the responsible reuse of remanufactured

engine components for a ‘greener’ environment (carbon foot

print). Its members are dedicated to providing consumers with

only the best of advice, finest service delivery, and highest quality

NADA represents the interests of business people who own or

and qualifying used motor vehicle and motorcycle outlets. NADA

is committed to the image enhancement of the retail motor busi

ness, facilitating the interface between dealers and OEMs; import

ers and distributors; building relationships between dealers and

customers and bringing relevant industry issues to the attention of

government. NADA is the respected voice on all matters relating to

motor vehicle and motorcycle dealer business.

MIWA, the Independent Workshop Association, representing

general repairs, auto electrical; air conditioning; accessories and

fitment as well as transmission and driveline workshops strives

to remain ahead of the ever-changing technologies and best

practices of the aftermarket motor industry. MIWA encourages

members to support inter-associational, business-to-business

trading with a view to strengthen the RMI. MIWA remains the

leading resource for members ensuring continued relevance

and sustainability.

SAVABA members are professional, certified and regulated

vehicle body builders in South Africa who manufacture

commercial vehicle body applications (tanker, coal, refrigerated

trucks and trailers) and bus bodies (commuter and tourist

type). Members manufacture using the latest equipment and

highly trained staff to ensure strict compliance with NRCS

regulations; SABS standards and all other legal specifications

News

n order to get an accurate picture of

market sentiment, organisers of Autom-

echanika Frankfurt took advantage of the

last Autopromotec to commission an inde-

pendent survey of exhibitors aimed in par-

ticular at identifying their preferences for

scheduling the sectors international events.

The survey revealed that, once the pan-

demic is over, exhibitors would prefer that

the two most important international trade

fairs for the automotive aftermarket Auto-

promotec and Automechanika return to

their traditional schedule: Autopromotec in

odd-numbered years and Automechanika

in even-numbered years.

Representatives of these two events agreed

that it was important to satisfy the markets re-

quirements here, and as a consequence, Autom-

echanika Frankfurt will take place on 10-14 Sep-

tember 2024, while the 30th Autopromotec will

take place on 21-24 May 2025 in the Bologna fair

district, restoring the events alternation that had

been interrupted by the pandemic.

In addition, Autopromotec is creating a new

event, to be held on 16-18 November 2023. The

event, which is still in the design phase, is de-

voted to manufacturers, component suppliers,

dealers and buyers and focuses on the challenges

facing the entire mobility industry, from the en-

ergy transition and sustainability to new business

models.

Autopromotec is an international exhibition

for automotive equipment and aftermarket

products that takes place every two years at the

Bologna Exhibition Centre. Founded in 1965,

the event is organised by Promotec, a services

company owned by the AIRP (Italian Tyre

Retreaders Association) and AICA (Italian

Automotive Equipment Manufacturers

Association). The event features a unique

combination of specialisation, profession-

alism and quality that makes it a true meet-

ing place for manufacturers and users. The

trade show which includes over 580 prod-

uct categories covering all sub-sectors of

the aftermarket takes the form of a selec-

tion of specialised fairs, where visitors can

easily plan personalised itineraries based

on their professional interests.

With 13 events around the globe, Auto-

mechanika is the worlds most successful B2B

trade fair brand. In 2022, a total of nine Autom-

echanika trade fairs will be held worldwide. The

trade fair was first held in Frankfurt in 1971. Since

the 1990s, new locations around the world have

been added continuously. Automechanika is now

represented in 13 cities: In addition to Frankfurt,

these are Birmingham, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Ho

Chi Minh City, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Kuala Lum-

pur, Mexico City, New Delhi, Nur-Sultan, Riyadh

and Shanghai. 

xalta Refinish has unveiled three new

websites for its premium refinish brands,

Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox, that

cater specifically for the Europe, Middle East and

Africa (EMEA) region. The sites offer visitors mod-

ern, clean homepages and page content with an

enhanced and complete browsing experience.

Olaf Adamek, Axalta Refinish Brand Manager

for EMEA, says, “These three new websites re-

flect intuitive navigation, an accessible approach

and a clear focus on products, three things we

know our visitors value, in particular the refinish-

ers and bodyshops who use the sites regularly.”

One of the key changes has been to the prod-

uct catalogues. Now, every SKU has a full prod-

uct description so visitors can easily and quickly

find specific products, which are conveniently

grouped by category, usage area, related paint

system or related mixing system. Users can also

search the catalogues by material codes or key

product terms.

“The websites’ new architecture, which we

have created with user feedback in mind, pro-

vides even more of the content our sites’ visitors

want in real-time. The product catalogues are

now refreshed automatically a new product is

added or updated in our database, so refinishers

will have the latest information about our innova-

tive technologies at a click of a mouse or a tap of

a finger,” adds Adamek.

Like the previous sites, visitors can receive

all the sites’ content regardless of how they ac-

cess it as the layout is completely responsive, so

it adapts regardless of whether the websites are

browsed from a laptop, desktop, a tablet or a mo-

bile phone.

Users can still utilise the website like an app

on home screens of iOS and Android mobile

devices by simply saving the site. It appears as an

icon, enabling fast access to important informa-

tion such as the product catalogues or technical

and safety data sheets.

“While each site retains the iconic look and feel

of each brand, we’ve ensured our users have fresh,

valuable content thanks to lean, responsive pages

guaranteeing the sites are delivering performance

from day one,” concludes Adamek. 

www.automobil.co.za

November 2022

The automotive aftermarket

is back on schedule

Axalta Refinish unveils

new websites

TELL US WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND

RMI Executives

RMI Board Members

RMI Directors

RMI Head Office

Chief Executive Officer:

Jakkie Olivier

Cell: 082 452 5150

jakkie.olivier@rmi.org.za

Chief Operations Officer:

Jan Schoeman

Cell: 082 552 7712

jan.schoeman@rmi.org.za

Financial Director:

Renee Coetsee

Cell: 082 412 6760

renee.coetsee@rmi.org.za

Company Secretary:

Gary McCraw

Cell: 082 560 6613

gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za

Jakkie Olivier – CEO

Jeanne Esterhuizen – President

Ferose Oaten - Vice President

Mark Dommisse

Frank MacNicol

Eugene Ranft

Riaan Botha

Les McMaster

Johann van de Merwe

Mams Rehaman

Sandra Singh

Charles Canning

Marcel van Ruler

Henry van der Merwe

ARA, SAVABA

Attie Serfontein

Cell: 082 452 5153

attie.serfontein@rmi.org.za

MIWA

Pieter Niemand

Cell: 082 812 5391

pieter.niemand@rmi.org.za

NADA

Gary McCraw

Cell: 082 560 6613

gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za

SAMBRA

Uvashen Bramiah

Cell: 061 148 4289

uvashen.bramiah@rmi.org.za

TEPA, SAPRA

Vishal Premlall

Cell: 082 886 6392

vishal.premlall@rmi.org.za

VTA

Julian Pillay

Cell: 082 560 6625

julian.pillay@rmi.org.za

Training Director

Louis van Huyssteen

Cell: 082 560 6623

louis.vanhuyssteen@rmi.org.za

Transformation Director

Nonhlanhla Noni Tshabalala

Cell: 083 208 7161

noni.tshabalala@rmi.org.za

Labour Director and

Company Secretary Designate

Jacques Viljoen

Cell: 083 337 9922

jacques.viljoen@rmi.org.za

Danelle van der Merwe

Brand and Communication Manager

Cell: 082 926 5846

danelle.vandermerwe@rmi.org.za

Nonhlanhla Noni Tshabalala

HR Manager

Cell: 083 208 7161

noni.tshabalala@rmi.org.za

Julian Pillay

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Cell: 082 560 6625

julian.pillay@rmi.org.za

011-886-6300

www.rmi.org.za

Surrey Square Office Park

330 Surrey Avenue,

Ferndale, Randburg

2194

RMI Regional Offices

Julian Pillay: Regional Manager: KwaZulu-Natal

Randall Langenhoven: Regional Manager: Western Cape

Peter van Mosseveld: Regional Manager: Eastern Cape/Border

Jeff Molefe: Regional Manager: Central

(Gauteng/Northwest/ Mpumalanga/ Limpopo)

Reemo Swartz: Regional Manager: Free State/Northern Cape

Central: Randburg: 011 886 6300

KwaZulu-Natal: Durban: 031 266 7031

Eastern Cape/Border: Port Elizabeth: 041 364 0070

Western Cape: Cape Town: 021 939 9440

Free State/Northern Cape: Bloemfontein: 051 430 3294

RMI PARTNERS

RMI4Sure 011 669 1214

RMI4Law 0861 668 677

RMI4BEE 066 292 0102

RMI4OHS 072 787 5503

 @AutomobilSA

 Facebook.com/AutomobilSA

 www.rmi.org.za

ord’s next generation Ranger

Raptor will be its latest off-road

ing vehicle to tackle the SCORE

International Baja 1000 – one of the

toughest off-road races in the world.

The Ranger Raptor will be racing on

a low-carbon biofuel, demonstrating

the potential of these fuels in the

Ford Performance worked with

Australia’s Kelly Racing to build the

Baja-ready Ranger Raptor and U.S.-

based Lovell Racing to develop and

race the truck at Baja, which begins on Nov. 18.

Lovell Racing, led by multi-time off-road champi

on and Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Famer Brad

Lovell, is one of Ford Performance’s key off-road

“By entering this event, we’re building on the

ment testing and pushing the Ranger Raptor to

new extremes,” said Brian Novak, Off-Road Mo

torsports Supervisor, Ford Performance.

The Baja 1000, held on the Baja California

Peninsula, is considered one of the world’s most

prestigious off-road races, attracting competi

tors from around the globe eager to take on its

miles of treacherous desert terrain, steep drops

and tough climbs.

In the past, both the F-150 Raptor and Ford

Bronco have successfully raced at Baja. Whether

it was a stock 2017 F-150 Raptor finishing on the

podium before driving an additional 400 miles

home, the Bronco R race prototype’s develop

ment and verification of the current production

Bronco or even hailing all the way back to the leg

endary 1969 overall win, there’s hearty history at

play for Ford trucks.

Ford Performance believes the Ranger Raptor

is up for the challenge. It is built to the rules of

SCORE’s stock class, which are meant to show off

the capability of the stock street legal bakkies.

The Ranger Raptor will be powered by Shell’s

low carbon biofuel blend, which consists of more

than 30% sustainably sourced bio components.

“Demonstrating low-carbon fuels

in performance settings like the Baja

1000 can help bring biofuels and oth

more quickly, and help to make them

more available and affordable for ev

eryone,” said Cynthia Williams, Global

Director of Sustainability, Compliance

and Homologation at Ford.

Ford is working to achieve car

bon neutrality globally across its ve

hicles, operations and supply chain

by no later than 2050 and to reach

science-based interim targets by 2035. As Ford

launches electrified versions of its most popular

nameplates, the company continues to research

and develop alternative fuel options across all

of its vehicles, including performance racing, to

provide customers with efficient, low-carbon al

ternatives. Alternative fuel vehicles can reduce

GHG emissions compared to conventional fuel

equivalents on a well-to-wheels basis, which in

cludes emissions from both producing and con

suming the fuels. 

otortrend’s iconic Hot Rod brand, one

of the most recognised brands in the

1948, announced the brand will celebrate its

75th anniversary by providing free access to its

massive magazine archives, featuring digital ver

sions of every Hot Rod Magazine published prior

ClassiC car fans can access the Hot Rod digi

tal archive by registering for a free MotorTrend+

account. With more than 900 issues of Hot Rod

Magazine published since 1948, totaling more

than 128 000 pages of content, the Hot Rod Dig

ital Archives takes readers from the early days of

organised racing on the dry lake beds through the

horsepower wars of the ‘60s into present day. 

Jakkie Olivier

Cell: 082 452 5150

jakkie.olivier@rmi.org.za

Jan Schoeman

Cell: 082 552 7712

jan.schoeman@rmi.org.za

Renee Coetsee

Cell: 082 412 6760

renee.coetsee@rmi.org.za

Gary McCraw

Cell: 082 560 6613

gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za

Jakkie Olivier – CEO

Jeanne Esterhuizen – President

Ferose Oaten - Vice President

Mark Dommisse

Frank MacNicol

Eugene Ranft

Riaan Botha

Les McMaster

Johann van de Merwe

Mams Rehaman

Sandra Singh

Charles Canning

Marcel van Ruler

Henry van der Merwe

Attie Serfontein

Cell: 082 452 5153

attie.serfontein@rmi.org.za

Pieter Niemand

Cell: 082 812 5391

pieter.niemand@rmi.org.za

Gary McCraw

Cell: 082 560 6613

gary.mccraw@rmi.org.za

Uvashen Bramiah

Cell: 061 148 4289

uvashen.bramiah@rmi.org.za

Vishal Premlall

Cell: 082 886 6392

vishal.premlall@rmi.org.za

Julian Pillay

Cell: 082 560 6625

julian.pillay@rmi.org.za

Louis van Huyssteen

Cell: 082 560 6623

louis.vanhuyssteen@rmi.org.za

Nonhlanhla Noni Tshabalala

Cell: 083 208 7161

noni.tshabalala@rmi.org.za

Jacques Viljoen

Cell: 083 337 9922

jacques.viljoen@rmi.org.za

Brand and Communication Manager

Cell: 082 926 5846

danelle.vandermerwe@rmi.org.za

HR Manager

Cell: 083 208 7161

noni.tshabalala@rmi.org.za

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Cell: 082 560 6625

julian.pillay@rmi.org.za

Surrey Square Office Park

Regional Manager: KwaZulu-Natal

Regional Manager: Western Cape

Regional Manager: Eastern Cape/Border

Jeff Molefe: Regional Manager: Central

(Gauteng/Northwest/ Mpumalanga/ Limpopo)

Regional Manager: Free State/Northern Cape

Randburg: 011 886 6300

Durban: 031 266 7031

Port Elizabeth: 041 364 0070

Cape Town: 021 939 9440

Bloemfontein: 051 430 3294

011 669 1214

0861 668 677

066 292 0102

072 787 5503

 @AutomobilSA

 Facebook.com/AutomobilSA

 www.rmi.org.za

www.automobil.co.za

November 2022

News

ord’s next generation Ranger

Raptor will be its latest off-road-

ing vehicle to tackle the SCORE

International Baja 1000 – one of the

toughest off-road races in the world.

The Ranger Raptor will be racing on

a low-carbon biofuel, demonstrating

the potential of these fuels in the

most demanding environments.

Ford Performance worked with

Australia’s Kelly Racing to build the

Baja-ready Ranger Raptor and U.S.-

based Lovell Racing to develop and

race the truck at Baja, which begins on Nov. 18.

Lovell Racing, led by multi-time off-road champi-

on and Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Famer Brad

Lovell, is one of Ford Performance’s key off-road

teams.

“By entering this event, we’re building on the

hundreds of thousands of kilometers of develop-

ment testing and pushing the Ranger Raptor to

new extremes,” said Brian Novak, Off-Road Mo-

torsports Supervisor, Ford Performance.

The Baja 1000, held on the Baja California

Peninsula, is considered one of the world’s most

prestigious off-road races, attracting competi-

tors from around the globe eager to take on its

miles of treacherous desert terrain, steep drops

and tough climbs.

In the past, both the F-150 Raptor and Ford

Bronco have successfully raced at Baja. Whether

it was a stock 2017 F-150 Raptor finishing on the

podium before driving an additional 400 miles

home, the Bronco R race prototype’s develop-

ment and verification of the current production

Bronco or even hailing all the way back to the leg-

endary 1969 overall win, there’s hearty history at

play for Ford trucks.

Ford Performance believes the Ranger Raptor

is up for the challenge. It is built to the rules of

SCORE’s stock class, which are meant to show off

the capability of the stock street legal bakkies.

The Ranger Raptor will be powered by Shell’s

low carbon biofuel blend, which consists of more

than 30% sustainably sourced bio components.

“Demonstrating low-carbon fuels

in performance settings like the Baja

1000 can help bring biofuels and oth-

er clean energy technologies to scale

more quickly, and help to make them

more available and affordable for ev-

eryone,” said Cynthia Williams, Global

Director of Sustainability, Compliance

and Homologation at Ford.

Ford is working to achieve car-

bon neutrality globally across its ve-

hicles, operations and supply chain

by no later than 2050 and to reach

science-based interim targets by 2035. As Ford

launches electrified versions of its most popular

nameplates, the company continues to research

and develop alternative fuel options across all

of its vehicles, including performance racing, to

provide customers with efficient, low-carbon al-

ternatives. Alternative fuel vehicles can reduce

GHG emissions compared to conventional fuel

equivalents on a well-to-wheels basis, which in-

cludes emissions from both producing and con-

suming the fuels. 

Next-generation Ford Ranger

Raptor to tackle Baja 1000

otortrend’s iconic Hot Rod brand, one

of the most recognised brands in the

world of high-performance cars since

1948, announced the brand will celebrate its

75th anniversary by providing free access to its

massive magazine archives, featuring digital ver-

sions of every Hot Rod Magazine published prior

to 2022.

ClassiC car fans can access the Hot Rod digi-

tal archive by registering for a free MotorTrend+

account. With more than 900 issues of Hot Rod

Magazine published since 1948, totaling more

than 128 000 pages of content, the Hot Rod Dig-

ital Archives takes readers from the early days of

organised racing on the dry lake beds through the

horsepower wars of the ‘60s into present day. 

Next-Gen

ranger raptor

is baja bound

Hot Rod celebrates by unlocking

archives

10

www.automobil.co.za

November 2022

iNdustry News

he 2022 South African motorcycle market is

well on track to surpassing the 30 00 new units

sales mark.

“This will be a healthy increase of 14.7% com-

pared 2021, which in turn was up 26% on 2020. How-

ever, not every segment is doing well,” says Arnold

Olivier, National Director, AMID (The Association of

Motorcycle Importers and Distributors).

“Segment performance varies from between

-30% to +49% with the higher priced leisure seg-

ments being negatively affected. For the first time in

four years the leisure 250 to 500cc segment is show-

ing growth, which is promising. During the year nu-

merous brands experienced stock shortages and not

all were microchip related. ATV and side by side sales

remained stagnant year on year on year,” says Olivier.

“The commercial motorcycle segment continues

to grow in a healthy manner. Anecdotal evidence sug-

gests that if more commercial riders were available,

growth could be even higher. As approximately 95%

of commercial riders are estimated to have foreign

passports, this most certainly presents a low-cost op-

portunity to employment of South African citizens,”

adds Olivier.

Manufacturers remain positive that the growth

pattern will continue in 2023 and beyond. 

Commercial motorcycles lead

sales surge

roger houghton

here are many people who think of them-

selves as being legends in their own life-

time, but that accolade is deserved by only

a few. One of these people was Deryck Spence

(79), who passed away suddenly at his home in

Southbroom on September 29.

Deryck was the driving force when the pres-

ence of Castrol lubricants was seen and heard all

over South Africa, with memorable advertising in

all its forms and a host of sponsorships, particu-

larly in the realm of motor sport. Castrol spon-

sorship was evident in all aspects of local motor

sport, while Deryck was also very involved with

ensuring the on going success of the Castrol Ral-

ly, which obtained international status and was a

byword in the world of rallying for 25 years.

Deryck also built special relationships with

his customers and his hosting on events was

legendary. He had a special knack for engen-

dering wonderful brand and company loyalty in

his employees as well as generating an amazing

team spirit that was rewarded with great sales

success for many years.

Deryck joined the Burmah-Castrol group of

companies in 1964 as a Sales Representative and

rose in the ranks to become the Managing Direc-

tor of Castrol South Africa in 1986, also becoming

a legend in the local motor industry as he estab-

lished a dominant footprint for his company in

South Africa. He transferred to the United King-

dom in 1992 as European Director for a group

company, Foseco Plc.

“Luckily for South Africa, this brilliant, tal-

ented, businessperson returned to this country.

He formed a management consultancy business

and in 2000 entered the paint sector when he

acquired a share in Promac Paints. In 2009 he be-

came the Executive Director of the South African

Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) and

led that organisation for 11 years. He continued

to serve SAPMA as a non-executive director after

his retirement. 

Passing of a legend

inance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s effective scrapping of e-tolls as

a funding mechanism for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project

(GFIP) is a victory for Gauteng motorists and brings an end to years of

protest and objection against the system. However, moving forward, focus

must now shift to how the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) will fund

road maintenance and development in the province, according to the Auto

mobile Association.

The Automobile Association (AA) says government’s commitment to

pay 70% of outstanding debt for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project

(GFIP) is also to be welcomed. The remaining 30% of the debt will be paid

by the GPG.

“This is a positive move and means the debts of SANRAL in relation to

GFIP will be dealt with. SMS communication late yesterday afternoon after

the announcement to registered e-toll users that a final pronouncement on

e-tolls had been made is equally important. While the sms states ‘The im

pact on your SANRAL Account will be communicated soonest’ we believe

all debt will also be cancelled, again another positive development and one

which we urged government to make,” says the AA.

Moving forward, the AA says the maintenance of roads in Gauteng,

including the GFIP, will now have to come directly from the GPG. Minister

Godongwana indicated that the provincial government could use a variety

of mechanisms to raise this money, including e-tolls, toll plazas (which would

be impractical), or through their provincial budget.

The Association says these are all positive developments, but the con

cern now is how the maintenance of roads in the province, and development

of the additional phases of the GFIP, will be funded.

“Currently the provincial roads budget is around R9bn annually. Howev

er, in each of the last two years, R2bn has, for instance, been allocated to the

Gautrain to compensate that private system for low ridership levels through

the Patronage Guarantee. Looking ahead, when considering more extensive

funding of roads in the province through the GPG’s Roads Budget, will this

allocation to Gautrain – which serves a small, elite group of commuters in

the province – continue, or will it be reallocated to serve the interests of

motorists in Gauteng which comprise a far bigger portion of the commuting

public?” asks the AA.

The motoring public of Gauteng showed their dissatisfaction with the

right decision to scrap it. Moving forward, the AA will continue to push for

a solution to road funding that serves the needs of all the citizens of the

province without placing additional financial pressure on them for funding

as they already pay for this through existing taxation,” the AA concludes. 

yres can mean the difference between life

and death, or safety versus life-changing

injury. This Transport Month, Sumitomo

Rubber South Africa, in partnership with the

Road Accident Fund (RAF) and the South African

Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), is tak

As part of an ongoing partnership between

the RAF and the SATMC, a tyre safety workshop

was held for around 70 traffic officers from the

Ladysmith District. The aim was to equip the

officers to better enforce laws and regulations

correctly, by knowing how to spot risky or illegal

At the Sumitomo Training Academy in Lady

smith, SRSA Group Training Manager: Truck & Bus,

Keith Phelps, took the law enforcement officers

wear patterns, sidewall damage, retreaded tyres,

and other factors that could affect the roadwor

thiness and legality of a tyre. The initiative also

included an educational roadblock set up just

outside the Road Traffic Inspectorate centre

on the N11, Ladysmith, to educate commuters

about tyre safety and ensure that they get prop

er technical information on their tyres. A number

of trucks with defective tyres were also stopped.

In providing compensation to the victims of

road accidents in South Africa, the RAF knows

all too well that poor tyre safety is a critical fac

operating vehicles with worn or poorly inflated

tyres, and traffic departments need to be able to

identify and weed out unroadworthy tyres and

Prioritise tyre care and safety. Buy reputable

tyres. Choose new tyres over second-hand. Inflate

tyres correctly. Ensure your tyre tread is above

1.6mm. Carry out wheel alignment, balancing and

tyre rotation at recommended intervals. 

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