Automobil October 2022

In this issue we, meet the four associational PA’s and learn more about the illustrious career of Richard Erlemann. We also bring you the latest news from SA Auto Week, Sumitomo, GUD, Suzuki and Simola Hillclimb amongst others. The Association spotlight falls on SAMBRA who addresses key aspects including conformity of production, combinations, variant or version, data plates, standards and tyre age.

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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

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or more than a decade, the annual Simola Hillclimb has been regarded

as South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event, and

the 2023 edition will be no different, making it the must-attend event

of the year for enthusiasts.

Located in the scenic Garden Route town of Knysna, the 13 edition of

the Simola Hillclimb will take place from 4 to 7 May 2023 and promises even

more spectacular cars, esteemed drivers and non-stop action to enthrall fans,

young and old.

Tickets are now for sale via the

, and the great news is that

prices for General Entry remain unchanged from the 2022 event.

General Entry tickets are R150 per day when purchased online, or R160

at the gate, while the 3-Day Pass encompasses all the action from Friday

to Sunday and offers exceptional value at R380 online, or R420 at the gate.

Pit Access tickets are limited in the interests of safety, and allow fans to

get into the heart of the bustling pit lane to view the cars and meet drivers.

Tickets cost R220 per day, or R600 for the 3-Day Pass (or R240 and R640

respectively at the gate). VIP parking near the pit lane is recommended for

those who have upgraded their tickets to include Pit Access, and can only be

secured online at R120 per day.

The turn two grandstand provides a superb vantage point to see the cars

charging off the start line, through the first two corners and up the first part

of the steep Simola Hill. Ticket prices remain unchanged at R230 per day or

R600 for the 3Day Pass (or R260 and R680 respectively at the gate).

The all-inclusive Le Mans Hospitality Lounge tickets include first-class ca

tering, a spectacular viewing point overlooking the start line, as well as Gener

al Entry and Pit Access. Prices start at R3 000 per person for Classic Car Friday,

and R3 500 each for King of the Hill on Saturday or Sunday. Two-day tickets

are available for Saturday and Sunday at R6 500 per person, or R8 500 each

for the full three-day programme. The VIP hospitality cost for children under

the age of 12 is R950 per day.

The 13

edition of the Simola Hillclimb takes place from 4 to 7 May

2023. 

itroën has revealed a fresh corporate brand identity and logo, signal

ing the start of a new era for the 103-year-old brand as it accelerates

electric mobility and extends its core DNA for affordability, audacity and

customer wellbeing.

The new look reinterprets the original logo first adopted by founder André

Citroën, inspired by the success of his first metalworking company producing

chevron-shaped herringbone gear systems. The familiar deux chevrons has

remained at the heart of Citroën’s identity ever since.

Complimenting the new logo is a fresh corporate brand identity pro

gramme and new brand signature – “Nothing Moves Us Like Citroën” – which

will start to be used in corporate and product communications and activi

ties. The new identity took inspiration from more intimate non-automotive

brands, including cosmetics and apparel, to convey a warmer expression of

the brand that is easy on the eyes when experienced in different settings.

Particular care has been given to the design to ensure the digital experi

ence meets the expectations of new customers for ergonomics and aesthet

ics, including providing a ‘dark mode’ option, which fully meets the needs

and requirements for online sales.

In addition, a new animatic language is under development to integrate

the new identity in all digital touch points, both inside the vehicle through

HMI screens and outside in the My Citroën App, providing customers with

an enriched and coherent Citroën experience.

The new identity will also extend beyond the digital environment and use

of the new logo on and in vehicles to embrace all elements of the company’s

corporate identity, from merchandising and documentation to dealerships

and corporate building signage.

Inspired by an important legacy colour for Citroën which has been used

on iconic cars throughout the company’s history including the 2CV and the

DS, the Monte Carlo Blue will be making a welcome return to the car port

folio soon, as well as featuring in details of the brand identity palette for

corporate and retail applications. This will be joined by a more energetic

and distinctive Infrared, replacing the currently used red to add balance and

dynamic contrast in physical, print and digital applications. 

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