Engineering News | Components & Aftermarket https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/components-aftermarket Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:31:50 +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-2026-06-24 Creamer Media Reporter Components & Aftermarket Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:36:00 +0200 724148 1782283355 1782282960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280724_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96843_2026-06-10_rer_838_mahle.mp4235532995MAHLE advocates for technological diversity in Africa’s automotive transition MAHLE advocates for technological diversity in Africa’s automotive transition Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/powerfleet-and-ctrlfleet-highlight-role-of-technology-in-transport-sector-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 723368 1781250122 1781172000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278586_resized_20260611powerfleet.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96776_2026-06-11__powerfleet.mp4229725844Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tontrac-sees-opportunity-to-reduce-supply-chain-friction-through-integration-and-ai-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 723367 1781188592 1781168400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278503_resized_20260611tontrac.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96768_2026-06-11__tontrac.mp4202831987Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Japan’s Marubeni Corporation acquires TiAuto Investments https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/japans-marubeni-corporation-acquires-tiauto-investments-2026-06-10 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200 723294 1781100052 1781098140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278174_resized_twtpeheughroadpr1022.jpeg 511 287 Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bidvest-mobility-partners-showcase-digital-logistics-solutions-at-transport-evolution-africa-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200 723299 1781156094 1781083800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278202_resized_20260610zebratechnologies.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96761_2026-06-10_zebra_technologies.mp4249388149Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Driving fleet efficiency with Shell Fleet Solutions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/driving-fleet-efficiency-with-shell-fleet-solutions-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200 723297 1781183916 1781080200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278452_resized_20260611shellfleetsolutions.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96766_2026-06-11_shell_fleet_solutions-hd_web_hi_res_2.mp4169264015Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Leading the way forward with Shell https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/leading-the-way-forward-with-shell-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Components & Aftermarket Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 723295 1781161306 1781078400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278177_resized_20260610shelllubricantsolutions1.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96762_2026-06-10_shell_lubricant_solutions_logo_2.mp473319432Shell Lubricant Solutions business development manager Riaan van der Walt speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd Shell Lubricant Solutions business development manager Riaan van der Walt speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd South Africa proposes extending auto incentives to battery materials https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-proposes-extending-auto-incentives-to-battery-materials-2026-06-09 Reuters AUTOMOTIVE & BATTERY METALS Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200 723218 1781016430 1781015040 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277937_resized_jaecooj7202421022.jpg 511 287 GeT Metal Group unveils initiative that turns old tyres into industrial fuel https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/get-metal-group-unveils-initiative-that-turns-old-tyres-into-industrial-fuel-2026-06-09 Irma Venter RECYCLING Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200 723195 1781013750 1781010120 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277874_resized_getmetalimage21022.jpeg Aluminium ingots manufactured by GeT Alloys from recycled beverage cans and post-consumer scrap 511 287 BMW rolls out pilot studies on humanoid robot use in US, German plants; no deployment planned for SA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bmw-rolls-out-pilot-studies-on-humanoid-robot-use-in-us-german-plants-no-deployment-planned-for-sa-2026-06-05 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200 723000 1780902293 1780895460 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277257_resized_bmwrobot202621022.jpeg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96739_bmw_robots_2026.mp432402938AEON at work at the Leipzig plant AEON at work at the Leipzig plant 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-2026-06-05 Irma Venter AUTO INDUSTRY Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722240 1780382598 1780610400 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 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